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Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)

The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) is a private graduate research institute in Moscow, Russia. The Institute’s close link with the industrial and business ecosystem fosters frontier research and generates a flow of innovative solutions for the benefit of the Russian economy.

History

Skoltech was established on October 25, 2011 in cooperation of nine Russian universities and organizations. On October 26, 2011, the Skolkovo Foundation and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) signed a partnership agreement on Skoltech development. In August 2012, the first 20 students were admitted to Skoltech and went to MIT for internship.

Education

The university is an international community for students and faculty where all education is in English. Students can also increase their international experience through Skoltech’s network of partner universities around the world. Easing student mobility, the education is aligned with the European Higher Education Area created by the Bologna process. The aim is that Skoltech graduates will excel in the international and intercultural working environments of the global market.

Research

The 9 CREIs are Centers for Research, Education and Innovation established in collaboration with international and Russian Partners.The CREIs address Critical Challenges in IT, Biomedicine, Energy, Space, Crosscutting Science. They are the key building blocks in the effort to develop a graduate university that combines education, research and innovation seamlessly. CREIs will build capacity of all kinds at Skoltech, and will be designed to have broad impact on Russia.

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University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701
2022
701
2021
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
702 51
2022
753
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

The Skoltech Student Council is recognized by the university administration as the official voice of the student body. This group is a representative student-elected body that offers a forum to address all kinds of campus issues, and an opportunity for students to become involved in the university community.

Library services

  • One-stop platform for academic publications
  • Books catalogue
  • Access to electronic resources 

Medical services

All Skoltech students receive additional medical insurance.

Skoltech students who will be abroad for significant periods will also be provided with additional travel insurance.

  • Appointments, consultations and manipulations of medical specialists
  • Diagnostic laboratory tests
  • Instrumental diagnostics
  • Treatment manipulations and procedures
  • Physical therapy
  • Dental care

Campus life

  • On September 1, 2018, Skoltech inaugurated its brand-new Eastern Ring campus. Designed by HERZOG & DE MEURON, the new four-level campus building has a total area of 136,000 square meters and a circumference length of 880 m.
  • Located just a few kilometers from the official border of Moscow, Skoltech offers close access to a major metropolitan area, including a vibrant start-up community, world-class theater and ballet, historical sites, and extensive green spaces. 

Sports facilities

  • Since Skoltech is a young institute, we still don’t have a sports hall of our own yet. We rent one in the Moscow School of Management where our students play sports two times a week. 
  • During the warm season, students can play sports on the sports ground near the pond behind the Skoltech building. 
  • This year we opened a brand-new gym. The gym is located in room 062, 0 floor, in the blue building. To get access to the gym you need to read and sign the safety policy in the student life office. The gym is available 24/7.

Student clubs

  • Japanese Club (日本語のクラブ)
  • Stretching Club
  • Volunteer Club
  • Air Hockey Club
  • Poker, Bridge & Chess Club
  • DS Journal Club
  • NES Case Club
  • Travel Club
  • Russian Speaking Club
  • Meet & Chill Club
  • Wargames & Hobby Club
  • Music Club
  • Start Up Club

Odintsovo, Moskovskaya, Russia

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