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 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
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
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