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Government stipend

All international students and stateless citizens studying at ITMO within the quota set by the Russian government receive the government stipend throughout the entire period of their studies regardless of their grades. 

Starting from September 1, 2025, a new amount of the state academic scholarship has been established.

The basic stipend offered to ITMO University students

Stipend payout periods:

Students receive their stipend every month during the study semester after they have passed interim exams. 

The scholarship is paid monthly on 3-5 days of the previous month. The exceptions are December (for December, the payment occurs on the 27-29 days of December) and April (for April, the payment occurs on the 27-29 days of April).

Financial value of the stipend

  • If you get “good” and “excellent” grades – 2,300 rubles;
  • If you get only “excellent” grades – 4,600 rubles; 
  • If you are a first-year student (Bachelor’s, or Master’s) – 2,300 rubles;
  • ITMO.Family stipend for first-year students (Bachelor’s): 
    • Platinum ID – 25,000 rubles;
    • Golden ID – 15,000 rubles;
    • Silver ID – 10,000 rubles;
    • Bronze ID – 7,000 rubles;
    • Sports ID – 10,000 rubles. 

Students receive only one of the stipends mentioned above. 
Stipend is transferred to the Bank St. Petersburg card issued to every student during their first year. 
 

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