Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Skoltech

 Skoltech offers 10 MSc programs (taught in English):

• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Life Sciences
• Information Science and Technology
• Data Science
• Energy Systems
• Materials Science
• Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
• Petroleum Engineering
• Photonics and Quantum Materials
• Space and Engineering Systems

MSc students are required to earn a total of 120 ECTS-credits throughout the duration of their program. This includes:

• 36 compulsory and elective credits
• 36 research and MSc thesis credits
• 24 elective and project credits
• 12 entrepreneurship and innovation credits
• 12 industry immersion credits

Skoltech also offers 7 English-taught PhD programs:

• Mathematics and Mechanics
• Physics
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Computational and Data Science and Engineering
• Engineering Systems
• Petroleum Engineering

On graduation, all Ph.D. graduates will have done at least 240 ECTS-credits, of which:

• Advanced Major-Field Courses (12 credits)
• General Doctoral Courses (18 credits)
• Research Experience (195 credits)
• Professional Experience (6 credits)
• Qualifying Exam + Thesis Defense (9 credits)
• + Elective Courses (0-60 credits)

Applying to Skoltech:

The Skoltech application process consists of three stages:

Stage 1: Online application via Skoltech’s online portal. 

The online application includes an information form, CV, motivation letter, 2 reference letters, and, if available, results of the English test (TOEFL or IELTS). 

Stage 2: Online Test

All applicants will complete an online test. There is no minimum requirement but the better your results, the more chances you will have to get to the next stage of the application process. Ph.D. applicants do not need to pass an online test.

Stage 3: Selection Weekend

Every year, Master of Science and Ph.D. applicants from across Russia and around the world attend Skoltech's Selection Weekend. During these days, participants go through interviews and an English test. Selection Weekend is also an opportunity for prospective students to learn about the latest developments in Skoltech’s research and innovation programs. Invitations to the Selection Weekend are reserved for those students who submitted the strongest online applications and received high scores in the online test.
In exceptional cases, the admission committee requests some applicants to participate in additional on-site testing in order to receive a more accurate evaluation. These applicants will be notified individually prior to the Selection Weekend. 

Important application dates:

The online application to Skoltech are accepted from October 1st, 2019 in several rounds.

Next application deadline for MSc programs is February 2nd, 2020 and for PhD programs is April 19th, 2020

Don't wait until the last minute to submit your application. Please visit Skoltech's website to start applying now.