explore your field of interest: IT, science, manufacturing and more/
gain a practical experience for your career in STEM/
gain an in-depth insight into your industry/
immerse yourself into one of the oldest and welcoming cultures while living in Moscow, Russia
gain a practical experience for your career in STEM/
gain an in-depth insight into your industry/
immerse yourself into one of the oldest and welcoming cultures while living in Moscow, Russia
...through a STEM internship at Skoltech.
immersion
Get a deep immersion into your profession at the one of the most dynamic science and technology institutes in the world. Meet renowned professors from the world's top universities, all gathered together at Skoltech
science
Gain hands-on experience in labs with the best-in-class equipment, or intern at a hi-tech startup at Skolkovo, Russia's largest innovation center
language
Complete a full-year university course in Russian language in 8 weeks (courses will be adjusted to your level of proficiency, even if you've never studied Russian before). Practice your language skills with native Russians
fun
Explore vibrant Moscow life, enjoy ancient and contemporary history, try local cuisine, visit museums, concerts and festivals, make new friends and connections for life. Have fun!
Internship at Skoltech provided a great chance for me to continue to learn how to use robots in real life, as well as what some potential applications are. It was also a great chance to do some research and to get some real-world, hands-on experience.
Alex
MIT, Intern at Skoltech in 2018
At Skoltech, I worked with a graduate student on an exciting research project studying methods of planning distributed asteroid mining systems. In the months I spent there, I got the opportunity to work in both academic and industry environments. By the end of my internship, both my research abilities and Russian language proficiency had greatly improved.
Rory
Stanford University, Intern at Skoltech in 2018
Leisure:
world-class restaurants and cafes of all cuisines and price ranges, active nightlife, sports
world-class restaurants and cafes of all cuisines and price ranges, active nightlife, sports
Culture:
theatres, art galleries, exhibitions
theatres, art galleries, exhibitions
Architecture:
The Kremlin, churches, mansions, art-nouveau, constructivism, modernism, etc.
The Kremlin, churches, mansions, art-nouveau, constructivism, modernism, etc.
People:
a diverse community of international residents
a diverse community of international residents
Faculty:
world-class faculty ready to share with you the most up-to-date information in the field of your research interests
world-class faculty ready to share with you the most up-to-date information in the field of your research interests
Labs:
40 labs, equipped with the best-in-class equipment that you will be using during your internship
40 labs, equipped with the best-in-class equipment that you will be using during your internship
Innovation:
a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship; startup initiatives from interns are also supported
a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship; startup initiatives from interns are also supported
Cohort:
our strict and rigorous selection of current full-time students guarantees you an intellectually stimulating environment
our strict and rigorous selection of current full-time students guarantees you an intellectually stimulating environment
4 reasons to study Russian
Russian is spoken by 166 million people across the world
knowledge of Russian will help you to communicate not only with Russians, but the majority of the populations of countries such as Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia, Israel, etc
knowing Russian will allow you to read the great works by Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Chekhov, Nabokov in the original language
knowledge of a foreign language will help you find a better job in your country or globally
Internships
You are going to get hands-on experience in your field of interest completing an internship at one of our Research labs. Have a look at what our researchers and interns do! When we receive your application we will place you at the lab you are most interested in.
tap to see available labs
Center for Computational and Data-Intensive Science and Engineering (CDISE)
Space Center
Center for Neurobiology and Brain Restauration
- Mobile Robotics Lab
- Tensor Networks and Deep Learning for Application in Data Mining Lab
- AeroNet Lab
- SmartGrid Lab
- Heat Exchange Lab
- Electricity Lab
- Composite Materials and Structures Lab
- Additive Manufacturing Lab
- Information Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing
- Micro- and Nano- Mechanics Lab
- Mechanical Testing Lab
- Thermal Spray Lab
Space Center
- Robotics Lab
Center for Neurobiology and Brain Restauration
- Neurobiology and Brain Restauration Lab
fall track/
September 2 - November 28
12 weeks
September 2 - November 28
12 weeks
winter track/
January 20 - April 15
12 weeks
January 20 - April 15
12 weeks
summer track/
June - July 2020
8-12 weeks
June - July 2020
8-12 weeks
custom track/
Let's discuss
Let's discuss
During the summer track, you will be immersed into different segments of your chosen area of study, learn the most advanced technics, observe different industries for application of your knowledge and gain deep hands-on practice. Below you will find a preliminary version of the curriculum.
Data Science:
Immersion
24 contact hours
Weeks 1-4
Immersion
24 contact hours
Weeks 1-4
Lectures and practical seminars by Skoltech faculty members with internationally acclaimed experience in the field of Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things and other topics.
Preliminary content-plan (tap to open)
1.Machine learning and Data analysis
- What is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
- Machine Learning technology
- Brief technical introduction into Machine Learning
- Technical introduction into Machine Learning
- Predictive analytics
- Deep Learning
- Big Data and AI in Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons
- What is blockchain?
- Blockchain technology
- Brief technical introduction into blockchain
- Technical introduction into blockchain
- Mathematical basis of blockchain
- What is Internet of Things?
- Internet of Things for Managers
- Technical introduction to Internet of Things
- Internet of Medical Things
- Machine Learning in Medicine
- Mathematical optimization with Python for engineers
Data Science: application.
Areas to sell your competence
Week 4
Areas to sell your competence
Week 4
An industry-focused seminar by experts of different fields; the goal is to learn to apply your knowledge and skills within various industries. See your possible career paths and be surprised at how many options you have.
Preliminary content-plan (tap to open)
- Data Science in Petroleum Engineering
- Data Science in Energy Systems
- Data Science in Robotics
- Data Science in Neurobiology
Lab & Research Practice
Week 3-6
Week 3-6
You are going to get hands-on experience in your field of interest doing an internship at one of our Research labs or Innovation Center start-ups. See above for the list of available labs.
Russian Language Course
120 contact hours
Weeks 1-8
120 contact hours
Weeks 1-8
We offer three types of courses adjusted to your level of language proficiency:
Possible options (tap to open)
We offer three types of courses adjusted to your level of language proficiency:
Option 1. Russian for beginners
This introductory course is meant to develop functional competence in four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. It will give students a basic knowledge of Russian grammar and communication skills, and will enable them to take part in simple conversations. By the end of this class, students are able to:
Option 2. Intermediate Russian
This course is intended for the students who are continuing to learn Russian and want to increase their proficiency level significantly. It provides focused instruction to help students expand their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Russian. Classes focus on developing everyday Russian conversational skills that are appropriate in casual and business situations. It aims to:
Option 3. Advanced Russian
This course is aimed at developing students' communication skills, including advanced reading and writing skills. By capitalizing on the Russian language environment, students can make considerable progress in their speaking and writing abilities. Students work to develop more sophisticated syntax and grammar. Learning materials correspond to the students' proficiency level and include texts from such areas as current affairs, culture, business as well as technical texts. The course concentrates on discussing topics especially relevant for concrete students' needs. By the end of this class students will be able to communicate on a wide variety of subjects with native speakers.
Option 1. Russian for beginners
This introductory course is meant to develop functional competence in four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. It will give students a basic knowledge of Russian grammar and communication skills, and will enable them to take part in simple conversations. By the end of this class, students are able to:
- Understand simple conversations about daily routines, family, school, work, announcements, etc.
- Explain their needs and interests and hold simple conversations
- Read and understand articles on familiar topics and brief texts
- Write simple compositions about daily life, family, school, and work, postcards and short letters
Option 2. Intermediate Russian
This course is intended for the students who are continuing to learn Russian and want to increase their proficiency level significantly. It provides focused instruction to help students expand their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Russian. Classes focus on developing everyday Russian conversational skills that are appropriate in casual and business situations. It aims to:
- Increase students' linguistic confidence by giving them an opportunity to discuss a variety of subjects;
- Improve their knowledge and use of proper grammar by emphasizing some of the most common problems that intermediate speakers face;
- Enhance their understanding of contemporary Russian language through a study of everyday news.
Option 3. Advanced Russian
This course is aimed at developing students' communication skills, including advanced reading and writing skills. By capitalizing on the Russian language environment, students can make considerable progress in their speaking and writing abilities. Students work to develop more sophisticated syntax and grammar. Learning materials correspond to the students' proficiency level and include texts from such areas as current affairs, culture, business as well as technical texts. The course concentrates on discussing topics especially relevant for concrete students' needs. By the end of this class students will be able to communicate on a wide variety of subjects with native speakers.
Leisure
Weeks 5-8
Weeks 5-8
The cultural program consists of four events essential to feeling and understanding the spirit of the Russian capital. You will go on a sightseeing tour of Moscow, and then visit the heart of the city (the Kremlin), its museums giving an understanding of Russia's culture and its long history. You will see the Tretyakov art gallery with its collection of more than 1300 works of Russian art dating from the 11th century to the early 20th century; beginning from pre-Mongolian icons and mosaics and ending with landscape, portrait and historical painting and masterpieces, including works as "Trinity" by Andrei Rublev and "The Apparition of Christ Before the People" by Alexander Ivanov, the works of the great artists V.I.Surikov, V.V.Vereshchagin, I.E.Repin, V.A.Serov and others.
STANDARD FEE
- Data Science Immersion and Application courses
- Lab Internship
- Russian Language course
- 4 Leisure activities
- Accommodation (dormitory)
- Visa support
- Transfer from Moscow airport to campus
- 24/7 support from Skoltech Office
$4950
A limited number of scholarships is available. Scholarships usually do not cover the full cost of tuition, with the awards ranging between $500‐ $2500. Occasionally full scholarships are awarded for highly qualified applicants. Please indicate that you are interested in a scholarship when applying.
The winter track represents the best opportunity to do an intensive internship at a research laboratory of your choice.
During the winter, all of Skoltech's faculty members and researchers work on campus and are actively involved in research projects, and you will be able to join a project that corresponds to your academic interests. Additionally, during the winter, from the end of January to the end of April, Skoltech students are offered the greatest number of courses in various disciplines. Thus, in parallel with an internship, you can take one or two courses of the Master's program.
We know that, for the most part, students from Europe and the USA stay at their universities, so the winter program group will be small. However, those students who choose to attend the winter track will receive the most attention from Skoltech faculty and students.
And yes, the winter track is the best way for students from Australia, New Zealand and South American countries to spend vacations.
During the winter, all of Skoltech's faculty members and researchers work on campus and are actively involved in research projects, and you will be able to join a project that corresponds to your academic interests. Additionally, during the winter, from the end of January to the end of April, Skoltech students are offered the greatest number of courses in various disciplines. Thus, in parallel with an internship, you can take one or two courses of the Master's program.
We know that, for the most part, students from Europe and the USA stay at their universities, so the winter program group will be small. However, those students who choose to attend the winter track will receive the most attention from Skoltech faculty and students.
And yes, the winter track is the best way for students from Australia, New Zealand and South American countries to spend vacations.
Lab & Research Practice
Weeks 1-8 (12)
Weeks 1-8 (12)
You will get hands-on experience in your field of interest doing an internship at one of our research labs. See the list of research centers and labs here.
Academic Courses:
Weeks 1-8 (12)
Weeks 1-8 (12)
You will be able to choose courses in the field of your interest that are taught to Skoltech MSc students. More information available here.
Russian Language Course
Weeks 1-8 (12)
Weeks 1-8 (12)
We offer a language course adjusted to your level of proficiency.
Leisure
Weeks 2-8 (12)
Weeks 2-8 (12)
The cultural program consists of four events essential to experiencing and understanding the spirit of the Russian capital. You will go on a sightseeing tour of Moscow and then visit the heart of the city (the Kremlin), its museums giving an understanding of Russia's culture and its long history. You will also see the Tretyakov art gallery with its collection of more than 1300 works of Russian art dating from the 11th century to the early 20th century.
STANDARD FEE
- Lab internship
- Academic courses of your choice
- Russian language course
- 4 Leisure activities
- Accommodation (apartment)
- Visa support
- Transfer from Moscow airport to campus
- 24/7 support from the Skoltech Office
Not included: Airfare, living expenses, visa fee at the Russian Consulate
$4950
Fall track is focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Its core element is the Innovation Workshop - an intensive course with a full immersion into innovation environment. Below you will find a preliminary version of the curriculum, subject to slight modifications.
Innovation Workshop
Weeks 1-4
Weeks 1-4
Innovation Workshop, originally designed at MIT and implemented by its experts at Skoltech, is aimed at instilling into the students awareness on how they can commercialize their research in science and technology from the very beginning. The IW concept looks like a script of a reality TV show. As part of a team with people whom they haven't met before and whose area of expertise is not the same, students have to think up an original idea for a tech start-up. After one week, they present their project to a team of mentors, which includes successful entrepreneurs, business moguls and industry experts. The learning objectives of this part of IW are teamwork, the ability to acquire essential knowledge and, when necessary, project management skills, as well as self-assurance and belief in oneself.
Ideas to Impact
Weeks 5-12
Weeks 5-12
Traditionally there's a gap between research done in academic labs and the needs of the industry. The course, Ideas to Impact, is designed to help students develop the ability to find, evaluate, and develop technological ideas into commercially viable product and process concepts, and build those concepts into viable business propositions. The material covered is research and theory-based, but the course is practice-oriented with much of the term spent on shaping technology-based opportunities. In previous years, students enrolled in the Ideas to Impact course experienced a real-life industry innovation challenge, as they got an opportunity to work on a task provided by Philips Lighting, a global market and innovation leader in lighting solutions. Students benefited and immersed themselves because they were in contact with researchers from the very beginning of the course.
Lab & Research Practice
Week 3-6
Week 3-6
You are going to gain hands-on experience in your field of interest doing an internship at one of our Research labs or Innovation Center start-ups. See above for the list of available labs.
Russian Language Course
120 contact hours
Weeks 1-12
120 contact hours
Weeks 1-12
We offer three types of courses adjusted to your level of language proficiency:
Possible options (tap to open)
We offer three types of courses adjusted to your level of language proficiency:
Option 1. Russian for beginners
This introductory course is meant to develop functional competence in four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. It will give students a basic knowledge of Russian grammar and communication skills, and will enable them to take part in simple conversations. By the end of this class, students are able to:
Option 2. Intermediate Russian
This course is intended for the students who are continuing to learn Russian and want to increase their proficiency level significantly. It provides focused instruction to help students expand their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Russian. Classes focus on developing everyday Russian conversational skills that are appropriate in casual and business situations. It aims to:
Option 3. Advanced Russian
This course is aimed at developing students' communication skills, including advanced reading and writing skills. By capitalizing on the Russian language environment, students can make considerable progress in their speaking and writing abilities. Students work to develop more sophisticated syntax and grammar. Learning materials correspond to the students' proficiency level and include texts from such areas as current affairs, culture, business as well as technical texts. The course concentrates on discussing topics especially relevant for concrete students' needs. By the end of this class students will be able to communicate on a wide variety of subjects with native speakers.
Option 1. Russian for beginners
This introductory course is meant to develop functional competence in four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. It will give students a basic knowledge of Russian grammar and communication skills, and will enable them to take part in simple conversations. By the end of this class, students are able to:
- Understand simple conversations about daily routines, family, school, work, announcements, etc.
- Explain their needs and interests and hold simple conversations
- Read and understand articles on familiar topics and brief texts
- Write simple compositions about daily life, family, school, and work, postcards and short letters
Option 2. Intermediate Russian
This course is intended for the students who are continuing to learn Russian and want to increase their proficiency level significantly. It provides focused instruction to help students expand their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Russian. Classes focus on developing everyday Russian conversational skills that are appropriate in casual and business situations. It aims to:
- Increase students' linguistic confidence by giving them an opportunity to talk on a variety of subjects;
- Improve their knowledge and use of proper grammar by emphasizing some of the most common problems that intermediate speakers face;
- Enhance their understanding of contemporary Russian language through a study of everyday news.
Option 3. Advanced Russian
This course is aimed at developing students' communication skills, including advanced reading and writing skills. By capitalizing on the Russian language environment, students can make considerable progress in their speaking and writing abilities. Students work to develop more sophisticated syntax and grammar. Learning materials correspond to the students' proficiency level and include texts from such areas as current affairs, culture, business as well as technical texts. The course concentrates on discussing topics especially relevant for concrete students' needs. By the end of this class students will be able to communicate on a wide variety of subjects with native speakers.
Leisure
Weeks 5-8
Weeks 5-8
The cultural program consists of four events essential to feeling and understanding the spirit of the Russian capital. You will go on a sightseeing tour of Moscow, and then visit the heart of the city (the Kremlin), its museums giving an understanding of Russia's culture and its long history. You will see the Tretyakov art gallery with its collection of more than 1300 works of Russian art dating from the 11th century to the early 20th century; beginning from pre-Mongolian icons and mosaics and ending with landscape, portrait and historical painting and masterpieces, including works as "Trinity" by Andrei Rublev and "The Apparition of Christ Before the People" by Alexander Ivanov, the works of the great artists V.I.Surikov, V.V.Vereshchagin, I.E.Repin, V.A.Serov and others.
only workshop pack
- Participation in all events within the Innovation Workshop
- Accommodation (dormitory)
- Visa support
- Transfer from Moscow airport to campus
- 24/7 support from Skoltech Office
$4550
ONLY IDEAS TO MARKET PACK
- Participation in the whole Ideas to Impact Course
- Lab Internship
- Russian Language course
- 4 Leisure activities
- Accommodation (dormitory)
- Visa support
- Transfer from Moscow airport to campus
- 24/7 support from Skoltech Office
$4950
Full innovation immersion
- Participation in all events within the Innovation Workshop
- Participation in the whole Ideas to Market Course
- Lab Internship
- Russian Language course
- 4 Leisure activities
- Accommodation (dormitory)
- Visa support
- Transfer from Moscow airport to campus
- 24/7 support from Skoltech Office
$7500
A limited number of scholarships are available. Scholarships usually do not cover the full cost of tuition, with the awards ranging between $500‐ $2500. Occasionally full scholarships are awarded for highly qualified applicants. Please indicate that you are interested in a scholarship when applying.
If you need something special, just send us an email.
We can specify the content and create a custom program specifically for you.
global.campus@skoltech.ru
We can specify the content and create a custom program specifically for you.
global.campus@skoltech.ru
Lecturers
Associate Professor
Dmitry Dylov
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Grigory Kabatyansky
Professor, Advisor to the President for Science
Dmitry Koroteev
Assistant Professor
Research Scientist
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Professor, Director of the
Center of Life Sciences
Center of Life Sciences
Assistant Professor
Leading Research Scientist
Application
to apply for this program in 2021,
please read about the newest Global Campus internship programs:
please read about the newest Global Campus internship programs:
...and please feel free to contact us:
global.campus@skoltech.ru / +7 (495) 280 1481 (ext.3397)
global.campus@skoltech.ru / +7 (495) 280 1481 (ext.3397)
Alexander
Abashkin
Abashkin
Program Director
a.abashkin@skoltech.ru
a.abashkin@skoltech.ru
Maria
Erpek
Erpek
Program coordinator
m.erpek@skoltech.ru
m.erpek@skoltech.ru