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.
PhD Academic Calendar 2019-2020
PhD Academic Year 1
PhD Academic Year 1
Term 2
1 November: Orientation Day
- History and Philosophy of Science course starts from Week 2
- Week of 16 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
- Week of 16 December – English Exam
- 04 November: Holiday
- 21 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Note: regular classes start on the October 28
Term 3
- Week of 23 March – English Exam
- 15 February: DEADLINE for Individual Study Plan submission
- 3 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
- 10 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday (Monday 24 February is an official public holiday)
- 8 March: Holiday (Monday 9 March is an official public holiday)
- Week of 9 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
- Week of 16 March: Registration for Term 4 CLOSES
- 27 March: Last day of classes for Term 3
PhD Academic Year 2
PhD Academic Year 2
Term 6
- 28 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 6
- History and Philosophy of Science Course
- Week of 16 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
- Week of 16 December – English Exam
- 04 November: Holiday
- 05 November: Close of drop/add period
- 20 December: Last day of classes for Term 6
Term 7
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 23 March – English Exam
- 3 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 7
- 10 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday (Monday 24 February is an official public holiday)
- 8 March: Holiday (Monday 9 March is an official public holiday)
- Week of 9 March: Registration for Term 8 OPENS
- Week of 16 March: Registration for Term 8 CLOSES
- 27 March: Last day of classes for Term 7
PhD Academic Year 3
PhD Academic Year 3
Term 10
- 28 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 10
- 04 November: Holiday
- 05 November: Close of drop/add period
- 20 December: Last day of classes for Term 10
Term 11
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- 3 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 11
- 10 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday (Monday 24 February is official public holiday)
- 8 March: Holiday (Monday 9 March is official public holiday)
- Week of 9 March: Registration for Term 12 OPENS
- Week of 16 March: Registration for Term 12 CLOSES
- 27 March: Last day of classes for Term 11
PhD Academic Year 4
PhD Academic Year 4
Term 14
- 28 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 14
- 04 November: Holiday
- 05 November: Close of drop/add period
- 20 December: Last day of classes for Term 14
Term 15
- 3 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) for Term 15
- 10 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday (Monday 24 February is an official public holiday)
- 8 March: Holiday (Monday 9 March is an official public holiday)
- Week of 9 March: Registration for Term 16 OPENS
- Week of 16 March: Registration for Term 16 CLOSES
- 27 March: Last day of classes for Term 15