How to connect local PyCharm to python installed on a server? Is this even possible?

I have PyCharm on my machine (8GB RAM). I am required to to heavy data processing, and would like to use an institutionally provided server. This server has Python installed, but without any IDE. So all I see is a CUI, and it is difficult to program in such an environment.Also note that I cannot ask server admin to install software on the server for me. So, how can one connect one's local PyCharm to a python installed on a remote server? Is this even possible?

Solution

You can configure an interpreter using SSH:

Open the Add Python Interpreter dialogue
In the left-hand pane of the Add Python Interpreter dialogue, click SSH Interpreter.
Follow the wizard.

For more detailed instructions, check: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/pycharm/configuring-remote-interpreters-via-ssh.html

Note: unfortunately, this option is not available in the PyCharm Community Edition.