Skoltech Scholarships 2024-25 in Russia (fully funded)

Skoltech Scholarships 2024-25 in Russia provide a remarkable opportunity for international students to study fully funded Master’s and PhD degrees at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech). Skoltech, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), provides a one-of-a-kind educational experience by combining Russian competence with worldwide standards, giving students exceptional opportunities.

Deadline:

  • 15 July 2024 for Master’s Degree
  • 5 July 2024 for Doctoral Degree

Level of Degree: Masters, PhD

Institution: Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), Russia

Opportunity focus areas:

Master’s degree:

  • Advanced and Digital Engineering Technologies
  • Biotechnology
  • Computational Science and Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Energy Systems
  • Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Photonics and Quantum Materials
  • Space and Engineering Systems

Doctoral degree:

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

Programme period:

  • Master Degree: 2 Years
  • PhD Degree: 4 Years

Scholarship coverage:

  • Full tuition cost coverage for Master’s and PhD programmes.
  • Master’s students receive a monthly stipend of 40,000 rubles, while PhD students may receive more than 70,000 rubles.
  • Free medical insurance.
  • Various Academic Mobility Programmes
  • No application fees.

Eligibility criteria:

  1. Master’s programmes require a bachelor’s or specialist degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised university.
  2. Doctoral programmes require a master’s or specialist degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised university.
  3. Degree relevance to Skoltech programmes is required for a better likelihood of selection.
  4. Submission of English proficiency test results is required, with a minimum score of 80 on TOEFL iBT, 450 on TOEFL ITP, or 6 bands on IELTS.
  5. To move on to the next level of the admissions process, all applicants must pass the online test.
  6. Candidates must meet the general admission standards to enroll at Skoltech University.

Benefits:

  • Study under renowned scientists and engineers.
  • Customize individual study plans with multidisciplinary components.
  • Engage in an international atmosphere with students and instructors from more than 25 countries.
  • Opportunities to attend world-class universities and international conferences, with around one-third of Skoltech students participating in semester exchanges at prestigious institutions such as MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and other top universities.

Application process:

Interested applicants must fill out an online application form accessible on the official Skoltech Scholarship website. After registering, applicants should complete the application form and upload the necessary papers. No separate scholarship application form is required. The deadline for applications varies according to the degree programme applied for.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://apply.skoltech.ru/