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.
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- MSc Academic Calendar 2022-2023
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MSc Academic Calendar 2021-2022
MSc Academic Year 1
Orientation
- 31 August: Orientation day
Term 1A/1B
- 1 September: First day of classes Term 1A
- Week of 15 September: Registration for Term 1B
- 28 September: Last day of classes Term 1A
- 29 September: First day of classes Term 1B
- Drop/Add period for Term 1B: 29 September – 05 October
- Week of 06 October: Registration for Term 2
- 26 October: Last day of classes Term 1B
Term 2
- 27 October: First day of classes Term 2
- Drop/Add period for Term 2: 27 October – 02 November
- 4 and 5 November are days off due to official public holiday
- Registration for ISP: 22 – 30 December
- 21 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Vacation
- 22 December – 09 January
Winter Term
- 10 January: First day of ISP
- Mid-January: DEADLINE to name MS research advisor
- Week of 17 January: Registration for Term 3
- 28 January: Last day of ISP
Term 3
- 31 January: First day of classes Term 3
- Drop/Add period for Term 3: 31 January – 06 February
- 23 February is official public holiday
- 8 March is official public holiday
- Week of 07 March: Registration for Term 4
- March: Industrial Immersion project registration BEGINS
- 25 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
- 28 March: First day of classes Term 4
- Drop/Add period for Term 4: 28 March – 03 April
- Late April: Industrial Immersion project registration CLOSES
- Mid-May: Industrial Immersion projects finalised
- Holiday (“spring”) break: 02 – 10 May
- 27 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Summer Term
- 30 May: First day of Summer Term
- 13 June is day off due to official public holiday
- 23 July: Last day of Summer Term
Vacation
- 25 July – 31 August
- Late August: Registration for Term 5 OPENS for MSc Year 2 students
MSc Academic Year 2
August
- Registration for Term 5: 26 – 31 August
Term 5
- 1 September: First day of classes Term 5
- Drop/Add period for Term 5: 01 – 07 September
- Week of 06 October: Registration for Term 6 OPENS
- End October: final DEADLINE to submit MS thesis proposal
- 26 October: Last day of classes Term 5
Term 6
- 27 October: First day of classes Term 6
- Drop/Add period for Term 6: 27 October – 02 November
- 4 and 5 November are days off due to official public holiday
- Registration for ISP: 22 -24 December
- 21 December: Last day of classes for Term 6
Vacation
- 22 December – 09 January
Winter Term
- 10 January: First day of study period
- ISP period: MS thesis status reviews (pre-pre-defenses)
- Week of 17 January: Registration for Term 7
- 28 January: Last day of study period
Term 7
- 31 January: First day of classes Term 7
- Drop/Add period for Term: 31 January – 06 February
- 23 February is official public holiday
- 8 March is official public holiday
- Week of 07 March: Registration for Term 8
- 25 March: Last day of classes Term 7
Term 8
- 28 March: First day of classes Term 8
- Drop/Add period for Term 8: 28 March – 03 April
- Holiday (“spring”) break: 02 – 10 May
- Mid-May: MS thesis pre-defenses
- 27 May: Last day of classes Term 8
- End May: Final MS thesis submission deadline
June
- 13 June is day off due to official public holiday
- Weeks of 6 , 14 and 20 June: MS thesis defenses
- 01 July: Commencement Ceremony