Skoltech is an international graduate research-focused university that was founded by the group of world-renowned scientists in 2011. Skoltech's curriculum focuses on technology and innovation, offering Master's programs in 11 technological disciplines. Students receive rigorous theoretical and practical training, design their own research projects, participate in internships and gain entrepreneurial skills in English. The faculty is comprised of current researchers with international accreditation and achievements.

Academic Council

The Academic Council is a senior collegial body that performs general management of Skoltech educational, research and innovation activities. The Academic Council implements a framework of shared governance, enabling joint consultation and decision-making of the Skoltech faculty and leadership. The Academic Council is chaired by Skoltech President, Alexander Kuleshov.

Powers

The Academic Council has the authority on the following major academic affairs:

to determine basic principles of education and teaching, define quality policy, requirements, standards and mechanisms for improving educational programs,
to develop and approve a general strategy for research and innovation, analyze and evaluate results of research and development; make decisions on the establishment, reorganization and liquidation of the laboratories in the Institute,
to approve basic terms for Russian and international academic partnerships,
to determine requirements for faculty and research staff positions, and appoint and promote faculty.