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 2022-2023
PhD Academic Year 1
PhD Academic Year 1
Term 2
28 October: Orientation Day
31 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
4 November is day off due to official public holiday
6 November: Close of drop/add period
Week of 19 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 19 December – English Exam
23 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Winter Term
13 January: DEADLINE for Individual Study Plan submission by students
Week of 16 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
30 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
5 February: Close of drop/add period
23 & 24 February are days off due to an official public holiday
8 March is day off due to an official public holiday
Week of 6 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
Week of 20 March – English Exam
Week of 20 March – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
24 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
27 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 4
2 April: Close of drop/add period
Holiday (“spring”) break: 1 – 9 May
Week of 22 May – English Exam
26 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Summer Term
Term 5
Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 2
PhD Academic Year 2
Term 2
31 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
4 November is day off due to official public holiday
6 November: Close of drop/add period
General Doctoral Courses
Week of 19 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 19 December – English Exam
23 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Winter Term
Week of 16 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
30 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
5 February: Close of drop/add period
23 & 24 February are days off due to an official public holiday
8 March is day off due to an official public holiday
Week of 6 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
Week of 20 March – English Exam
Week of 20 March – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
24 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
27 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 4
2 April: Close of drop/add period
Holiday (“spring”) break: 1 – 9 May
Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
Week of 22 May – English Exam
26 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Summer Term
Term 5
Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 3
PhD Academic Year 3
Term 2
31 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
4 November is day off due to official public holiday
6 November: Close of drop/add period
Week of 19 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 19 December – English Exam
23 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Term 3
30 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
5 February: Close of drop/add period
23 & 24 February are days off due to an official public holiday
8 March is day off due to an official public holiday
Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
Week of 6 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
Week of 20 March – English Exam
Week of 20 March – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
24 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
27 March: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 4
2 April: Close of drop/add period
Holiday (“spring”) break: 1 – 9 May
Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
Week of 22 May – English Exam
26 May: Last day of classes Term 4
Summer Term
Term 5
Annual Progress Review (by Doctoral program committees)
PhD Academic Year 4
PhD Academic Year 4
Term 2
31 October: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 2
4 November is day off due to official public holiday
6 November: Close of drop/add period General Doctoral Courses
Week of 19 December – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
Week of 19 December – English Exam
23 December: Last day of classes for Term 2
Winter Term
Week of 16 January: Registration for Term 3 OPENS
Term 3
30 January: First day of classes (and open drop/add period) Term 3
5 February: Close of drop/add period
23 & 24 February are days off due to an official public holiday
1 March – deadline for planning Thesis Final Review and submission of relevant forms
8 March is day off due to an official public holiday
Week of 6 March: Registration for Term 4 OPENS
Qualifying Exam (by research areas, by exam committees)
Week of 20 March – English Exam
Week of 20 March – History and Philosophy of Science Exam
24 March: Last day of classes Term 3
Term 4
Summer Term
Term 5