 In 1995, the research center “Computer Optics” was established.In 2003 the institute was renamed into "Saint Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics".Over the last decade "Academy of Management Methods and Technologies" (LIMTU) was added to the ITMO structure as well as "Interdisciplinary Institute of Professional Training in New Areas of Science and Technology" and the "State Scientific Center of Computer Telecommunication Networks of Higher Education", followed by "St. Petersburg College of Marine Instrument Making", "St. Petersburg State University of Refrigeration and Biotechnology" and "St. Petersburg Economic and Technological College of D.I.