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
- 7 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday
- 8 March: Holiday
- Week of 8 March: Registration for Term 16 OPENS
- Week of 22 March – English Exam
- 26 March: Last day of classes Term 15
Term 16
- Thesis Final Review
Summer Term
- Thesis Final Review
Term 17
- PhD thesis defenses