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.

MSc Academic Calendar 2018-2019

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MSc Academic Year 1

Orientation

  • Orientation: Aug 31 – Sep 01
  • September 01: Opening of Academic Year Ceremony
  • August 27: Registration for Term 5 (Year 2 students)

Term 1

  • September 03: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 1A
  • Week of September 10: Registration for Term 1B OPENS
  • Week of September 17: Registration for Term 1B CLOSES
  • September 28: Last day of classes for Term 1A
  • October 01: First day of classes for Term 1B
  • Week of October 08: Registration for Term 2 OPENS
  • Week of October 15: Registration for Term 2 CLOSES
  • October 27: Last day of classes for Term 1B

Term 2

  • October 29: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 2
  • November 05: Holiday
  • November 05: Close of drop/add period
  • December 21: Last day of classes for Term 2

ISP

  • XX January: First day of ISP
  • Week of January 14: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
  • Week of January 21: Registration for Term 3 CLOSES
  • January 14: DEADLINE to name MS research advisor
  • January 25: Last day of ISP

Term 3

  • January 28: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 3
  • February 04: Close of drop/add period
  • February 23: observed during the May holidays
  • Week of March 04: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
  • March 08: Holiday
  • Week of March 11: Registration for Term 4 CLOSES
  • March: Industrial Immersion project registration BEGINS
  • March 22: Last day of classes for Term 3

Term 4

  • March 25: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 4
  • April 01: Close of drop/add period
  • Late April: Industrial Immersion project registration CLOSES
  • Mid-May: Industrial Immersion projects finalized
  • Holiday (“spring”) break: Weeks of 29 April and 06 May
  • May 31: Last day of classes for Term 4

Summer Term

  • June 03: First day of summer term
  • June 12: Holiday
  • July 26: Last day of summer term
  • Late August: Registration for Term 5 OPENS for MSc Year 2 students

MSc Academic Year 2

Term 5

  • September 03: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 5
  • Week of October 08: Registration for Term 6 OPENS
  • Week of October 15: Registration for Term 6 CLOSES
  • End September: final DEADLINE to submit MS thesis proposal
  • October 26: Last day of classes for Term 5

Term 6

  • October 29: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 6
  • November 05: Holiday
  • November 05: Close of drop/add period
  • December 21: Last day of classes for Term 6

ISP

  • XX January: First day of ISP
  • ISP period: MS thesis status reviews (pre-pre-defenses)
  • Week of January 15: Registration for Term 7 OPENS
  • Week of January 22: Registration for Term 7 CLOSES
  • January 25: Last day of ISP

Term 7

  • January 28: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 3
  • February 04: Close of drop/add period
  • February 23: observed during the May holidays
  • Week of March 04: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
  • March 08: Holiday
  • Week of March 11: Registration for Term 4 CLOSES
  • March 22: Last day of classes for Term 3

Term 8

  • March 25: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 8
  • April 01: Close of drop/add period
  • Holiday (“spring”) break: Weeks of 29 April and 06 May
  • Week of May 13: MS thesis pre-defenses
  • May 31: Last day of classes for Term 8
  • End May: Final MS thesis submission deadline

Summer Term

  • June 12: Holiday
  • Weeks of June 10 and June 17: MS thesis defenses
  • Week of June 24: Commencement Ceremony