Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)
Moscow, Russia
A graduate-level institute in Moscow focused on science, technology and research, offering English-taught master's and PhD programs in fields such as AI, life sciences, advanced materials, energy and photonics. Education is integrated with research and applied-technology projects.
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Location
Moscow
Established
2011
Degree levels
Master's, PhD
Instruction
English-taught
How to apply
Direct via Skoltech
Region
Russia & CIS →Admission tests
IELTSInternational English Language Testing System
Listed for this university: IELTS / TOEFL
British Council / IDP IELTS / Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Year-round (test dates and session times vary by test centre)
Selection Weekend (profile test + interview)Requirements change from one intake to the next — confirm the current ones on Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)’s official site (opens in a new tab) before you apply.
Applying to universities in Russia & the CIS
- Application platform
- Direct via university / official government admission portal
- Intakes
- September
- Student visa
- Russian Student Visa (type O)
- Working while studying
- Full-time students at state-accredited universities may work without a separate work permit; verify current rules on the official source.
Official sources: Official Russian Government admission portal · Government of Kazakhstan. Visa and work rules change — verify on the official source before relying on them.
Popular fields of study
Source: Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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