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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PhD Academic Calendar 2021-2022
PhD Academic Year 1
PhD Academic Year 1
Term 2
- 26 October: Orientation Day
- 27 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
- 4 and 5 November are days off due to official public holiday
- Week of 15 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
- Week of 15 December – English Exam
- 21 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Winter Term
- 16 January: DEADLINE for Individual Study Plan submission by students
- Week of 17 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
- 31 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
- 6 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday
- 8 March: Holiday
- Week of 7 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
- Week of 21 March – English Exam
- 25 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
- 28 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 4
- 3 April: Close of drop/add period
- Holiday (“spring”) break: 2 – 10 May
- Week of 23 May – English Exam
- 27 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Term 1
- Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 2
PhD Academic Year 2
Term 2
- 27 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
- 4 and 5 November are days off due to official public holiday
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 15 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
- Week of 15 December – English Exam
- 21 December: Last day of classes Term 2
Winter Term
- General Doctoral courses
- Week of 17 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
- 31 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
- 6 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday
- 8 March: Holiday
- Week of 7 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 21 March – English Exam
- 25 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
- 28 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 4
- 3 April: Close of drop/add period
- Holiday (“spring”) break: 2 – 10 May
- Week of 24 May – English Exam
- 27 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Summer Term
- General Doctoral courses
Term 1
- Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 3
PhD Academic Year 3
Term 2
- 27 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
- 4 and 5 November are days off due to official public holiday
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 15 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
- Week of 15 December – English Exam
- 21 December: Last day of classes Term 2
Winter Term
- General Doctoral courses
- Week of 17 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
- 31 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
- 6 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday
- 8 March: Holiday
- Week of 7 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 21 March – English Exam
- 25 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
- 28 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 4
- 3 April: Close of drop/add period
- Holiday (“spring”) break: 2 – 10 May
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 23 May – English Exam
- 27 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Summer Term
- General Doctoral courses
Term 1
- Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 4
PhD Academic Year 4
Term 2
- 27 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
- 4 and 5 November are days off due to official public holiday
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 15 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
- Week of 15 December – English Exam
- 21 December: Last day of classes Term 2
Winter Term
- General Doctoral courses
- Week of 17 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
- 31 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
- 6 February: Close of drop/add period
- 23 February: Holiday
- 8 March: Holiday
- Week of 7 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
- Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
- Week of 21 March – English Exam
- 25 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
- Thesis Final Review
Summer Term
- Thesis Final Review
Term 1
- PhD thesis defenses