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Do you want to study for your master’s (MSc) degree in a foreign country? Are you interested in getting a scholarship and pursuing your education in Russia? If yes, apply to the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech).
Opportunity Details
Skoltech is a private graduate research institute in Moscow, Russia, established in cooperation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). By studying at Skoltech, you will experience an extremely vibrant and open environment and enjoy courses with great freedom and guidance from world-leading scientists and professors. Apply for your Master’s programme and stand a chance to win a scholarship worth up to 40,000 RUB per month.
Scholarships and Benefits
What are the admission requirements?
Master’s Programs
An appropriate Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to domestic and international students. Applicants must be in their final year of their undergraduate studies or hold a higher education degree (bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or specialist degree) in one of the following areas of study: mathematics, technical science, applied science, physics, chemistry, biology, or related areas. Additionally, you must have a record of success in your studies as well as a knowledge of English.
Skoltech focuses on acquiring the highest levels of talent and applicants must meet at least the minimum requirements. Those who hold a degree in humanities or social sciences must have extended knowledge in one of the five areas of study offered by Skoltech.
As Skoltech receives more applications each year from excellent candidates than we have placements available, meeting the minimum admissions requirement does not necessarily guarantee admission.
The minimum admissions requirements set by Skoltech can also be found on the Requirements page.
What is an appropriate bachelor’s degree?
An appropriate admitting degree is one that satisfies the following criteria:
a) The issuing institution must be recognized as having degree granting authority by the appropriate jurisdictional authorities.
b) The degree must be the standard first entry degree which gives access to advanced research-based graduate programs in the country of origin.
Admission to an MSc program at Skoltech involves a two-round process. Round One consists of completing an online admissions application. Applicants should consult the Skoltech requirements website to ensure they meet all required deadlines and submit all essential materials such as:
Round Two consists of online testing, Round Three is “Selection Weekend”.
What is “Selection Weekend”?
Selection Weekend is the second round of admission process at Skoltech. Students, who have been selected in the first selection round (which is online test result and the application review), are invited to be part of “Selection Weekend”. During the “Selection Weekend”, participants go through two days of interviews, written examinations, and an English test.