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Call for applications for academic exchange 2026

8 - 22 September

Place and time

Deadline: September 22, 3:59 pm (GMT+3)

Description

The call for international academic exchange for the spring semester of 2026 is now open!

Join the program to discover university life in other countries and acquire valuable experience and knowledge. There are more than 35 universities around the world to choose from! 

You can find the complete list of ITMO's partner universities on ISU via this link or go to ISU. NB! Before applying for exchange, don’t forget to discuss your choice of universities with the head of your educational program.

Students who pass the selection will be able to enter a competition for financial aid during their stay abroad. To participate in the competition, you will also need to provide proof of your English language proficiency (B2 being the required minimum). You can take the test at ITMO’s Foreign Language Training Center or use a valid international exam certificate.

Who can participate

  • Master’s students;

  • Bachelor’s/Specialist’s students starting with their second year of studies.

How to apply

To participate in the semester exchange program, you need to submit your application via ISU using your @niuitmo.ru email address. You won’t be able to apply using a different email address.

You need to provide the following documents:

  • a video CV; 

  • proof of your proficiency in the language of instruction (at least B2);

  • passport (valid until at least February 2027);

  • consent from the head of your educational program (before applying).

The application deadline is September 22, 3:59 pm (GMT+3).

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at outgoing@itmo.ru or ask them at an online consultation in Teams (on Tuesdays at 4 pm and on Fridays at 11 am). 

You can find more information on our website and VK page, as well as join our Telegram channel to read the exchange stories of our students.

Participants

ITMO Bachelor’s/Specialist’s (starting with their second year of studies) and Master’s students

Organizers

Academic Mobility Support Office

Contacts

Academic Mobility Support Office

email: outgoing@itmo.ru

phone: +7 (812) 480-08-70