 In 2006, the "Academy of Management Methods and Techniques" (short name "LIMTU Academy") was incorporated with the University, and later became a faculty in 2015.In 2007, the faculties and departments of the "Institute of International Business and Law" (now the Faculty of International Business and Law) also joined the university.On 18 August 2011, the St Petersburg State University of Refrigeration and Food Technology also joined ITMO.