SCHOOL IN FUNDAMENTALS OF ROBOTICS AND AI
Format of study
offline
Language of study
English
Duration
2 weeks
July 13−26, 2026
July 13−26, 2026
Results
Practical learning through hands-on implementation and experimentation.
6 ECTS, official ITMO certificate
6 ECTS, official ITMO certificate
Application deadline
April 20, 2026
Fees
Upon request
Program description
The school consists of several consecutive modules: Trajectories Planning; Motion Control for Robots; Computer Vision for Robotics Applications; Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Methods in Robotics; Reinforcement Learning in Robotics.
What you get
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Official ITMO certificate, 6 ECTS -
Knowledge about industrial and non-industrial robots, fundamentals of data-driven robot modelling, digital image processing -
Assistance from experienced teachers during practical classes
Schedule
Trajectories Planning
Motion Control for Robots
Computer Vision for Robotics Applications
Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Methods in Robotics
Reinforcement Learning in Robotics
Who can apply?
- The course is meant for current university students or graduates
- Applicants should be proficient in the English language (B1 and higher)
School fees include:
- Registration
- Tuition
- Tour of St. Petersburg
- All taxes
- Study materials
Application documents
- A scanned copy of your passport (ID)
- Scanned copies of your higher education documents (student ID + transcript of records or diploma)
- CV
Why choose ITMO?
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#7 in the ranking of the best Russian universities by Forbes Russia
- Ranked #152 in the QS subject ranking Computer Science & Information Systems
- The only Russian university in the ARWU subject ranking Automation & Control (#101−150)
- A+ in the AI Alliance ranking of universities by quality of training in the field of AI
- Winner of ICPC, AI Journey Contest, Google Image Matching Challenge, Topcoder Open, and more
- 45+ partner universities around the world
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FAQ
A scanned copy of the identity document is required for the following purposes:
a. To check if the student is underage. In case the student is under 18 years old, we will require an ID of their legal representative.
b. To compile a study contract that contains the full name of the student and their ID details.
c. To bill the student and receive payment.
d. To issue a school completion certificate and award ECTS credits.
a. To check if the student is underage. In case the student is under 18 years old, we will require an ID of their legal representative.
b. To compile a study contract that contains the full name of the student and their ID details.
c. To bill the student and receive payment.
d. To issue a school completion certificate and award ECTS credits.
You can submit your national ID instead.
Some summer schools at ITMO are offered for free. Unfortunately, there are no discounts or waivers for fee-based schools.
All ITMO schools are held on campus by default. Some may also be conducted online. Visit a school’s page for additional information.
Unfortunately, ITMO Dormitories are not available for the summer and winter breaks, therefore, summer and winter school students are offered to stay in our partner accommodations:
Absolutely! Once we confirm your participation and receive payment for the school, you will be assigned an ITMO Buddy who will help you with your arrival, airport pick-up, check-in, as well as orientation in St. Petersburg and ITMO.
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Yes, once the school fees are paid, you will receive your visa invitation letter if your studies are held on campus. The visa invitation letter is granted for the period of 3 days before and 3 days after the school’s official dates.
We organize a cultural event every weekend during summer and winter schools. You will enjoy a guided tour around the best St. Petersburg sites and participate in an entertaining quest in the historical center of the city.