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 2020-2021
PhD Academic Year 1
PhD Academic Year 1
Term 2
02 November: Orientation Day
26 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
History and Philosophy of Science course starts from Week 2
Week of 14 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 14 December – English Exam
04 November: Holiday
18 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Week of 21 December: Registration for ISP OPENS
Week of 28 December: Registration for ISP CLOSES
Winter Term
17 January: DEADLINE for Individual Study Plan submission by students
Week of 18 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
1 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
7 February: Close of drop/add period
23 February: Holiday
8 March: Holiday
Week of 8 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
Week of 22 March – English Exam
26 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
29 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 4
4 April: Close of drop/add period
Holiday (“spring”) break: 3 – 10 May
Week of 24 May – English Exam
28 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Term 5
Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 2
PhD Academic Year 2
Term 6
26 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 6
History and Philosophy of Science Course starts from Week 2
1 November: Close of drop/add period
4 November: Holiday
Week of 14 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 14 December – English Exam
Week of 21 December: Registration for ISP OPENS
Week of 28 December: Registration for ISP CLOSES
18 December: Last day of classes Term 6
Winter Term
Pedagogy of Higher Education
Week of 18 January: Registration for Term 7 OPENS
Term 7
Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
1 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 7
7 February: Close of drop/add period
23 February: Holiday
8 March: Holiday
Week of 8 March: Registration for Term 8 OPENS
Week of 22 March – English Exam
26 March: Last day of classes Term 7
Term 8
29 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 8
4 April: Close of drop/add period
Holiday (“spring”) break: 3 – 10 May
Week of 24 May – English Exam
28 May: Last day of classes Term 8
Summer Term
Pedagogy of Higher Education Course
Term 9
Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 3
PhD Academic Year 3
Term 10
26 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 6
History and Philosophy of Science Course starts from Week 2
1 November: Close of drop/add period
4 November: Holiday
Week of 14 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 14 December – English Exam
18 December: Last day of classes Term 10
Week of 21 December: Registration for ISP OPENS
Week of 28 December: Registration for ISP CLOSES
Winter Term
Pedagogy of Higher Education
Week of 18 January: Registration for Term 11 OPENS
Term 11
Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
1 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 11
7 February: Close of drop/add period
23 February: Holiday
8 March: Holiday
Week of 8 March: Registration for Term 12 OPENS
Week of 22 March – English Exam
26 March: Last day of classes Term 11
Term 12
29 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 12
4 April: Close of drop/add period
Holiday (“spring”) break: 3 – 10 May
Week of 24 May – English Exam
28 May: Last day of classes Term 12
Summer Term
Pedagogy of Higher Education
Term 13
Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 4
PhD Academic Year 4
Term 14
26 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 14
History and Philosophy of Science Course starts from Week 2
1 November: Close of drop/add period
4 November: Holiday
Week of 14 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 14 December – English Exam
18 December: Last day of classes Term 14
Week of 21 December: Registration for ISP OPENS
Week of 28 December: Registration for ISP CLOSES
Winter Term
Pedagogy of Higher Education
Week of 18 January: Registration for Term 15 OPENS
Term 15
1 February: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 15