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Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
Skoltech is one of the best young universities in the world with globally-renowned faculty and research teams, unique labs, a vast network of partnerships and an alumni community across the globe.
results
2011
established
147
faculty members
1122
students
2289
alumni in Russia and abroad
271
publications in the top 10% Scientific Journal Ranking journals and A class conferences*
1,4 bln Rub
R&D funding, IP, grants, contracts, professional training, shared facilities (as of March 31, 2025)
206
startups of employees, students and graduates within Skolkovo ecosystem (as of March 31, 2025)
rankings
Top-100 young universities (by Nature Index, 2021)
First prize for the Prix Versailles “University Campus” category (2019)
Best university in Russia according to Research.com (after MSU)
Mission
Skoltech facilitates economic and societal development by academic and technology excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.
vision
Skoltech was founded as a new model international graduate university with the vision to be one of the best science and technology universities in Russia and the world, renowned for excellence and impact. This vision is grounded on a fusion of aspirations. Skoltech pursues research in advanced areas of crucial importance for Russia and the world, being committed to excellence in results. The organizational model supports both curiosity-driven and problem-driven research that brings novelty and impact to society. This allows to be dynamic and responsive to changing environment. Skoltech distinguishing feature is Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Born as a Triple Helix university, Skoltech weaves innovation into research and education, supporting entrepreneurial problem solvers to explore, develop and launch new solutions. Skoltech has a strong international outlook, attracting students and researchers from abroad, conducting projects with international partners. Skoltech is a young university built from scratch. Our people are pioneers, passionate about opening new frontiers in everything they do.
annual reports
The annual reports are approved by the Board of Trustees. They provide information on the key results of the institute. The 2022 report was submitted to the RAEX rating agency competition, where it became the best among universities.
strategy 2021–2025
Until 2025, Skoltech sets strategic goals to maintain a high level of research and develop technologies of the utmost importance, which can be massively introduced in the shortest possible time. At the same time, Skoltech is expanding training for knowledge-intensive areas where there is currently a shortage of specialists.
Skoltech's history
First students
August 2012
First MSc Graduating Class
June 2015
Alexander Kuleshov appointed as the Skoltech President
December 22, 2015
Founders of Skoltech approved the recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the Institutes on the appointment of Academician Alexander Kuleshov to the position Skoltech President
The First contribution by Skoltech’s graduate
September 01, 2018
The engineering design laboratory Karfidov Lab, co- founded by Skoltech graduate Dmitry Vasiliev, presented Skoltech with a check for 1 million Rubles as a contribution to the Skoltech endowment fund.
“Zhores” Supercomputer presented at Skoltech
December 2018
“Zhores” is the first Russian petaflops energy-efficient supercomputer specially designed for solving problems in Machine Learning and data-based modelling. It’s named after Zhores Alferov, Nobel Prize Winner
Prix Versaille Award: University Campus of the Year
September 2019
The award ceremony took place at the UNESCO headquarters
TOP 100 Nature Index 2019 Young University ranking
October 2019
The only Russian university included in the TOP 100 Nature Index Young University* ranking in 2019
Launch of 5G Pilot Zone in Skolkovo
October 2020
The aim of the Skoltech and MTS Project is accelerating local innovation of cutting-edge solutions and services based on fifth-generation connectivity
Launch of Medical AI ecosystem
December 2020
SberMedII and Skoltech develop medical solutions using 50 AI models. Their new services are already available to over 40 million people in 16 Russian regions
Featured in Guide2Research Ranking
June 2021
Skoltech became the only Russian university to be featured in the Guide2Research university ranking for computer science and electronics
Russian 5G: Made in Skoltech
2023
Russia’s first domestic 5G base station was developed and created at Skoltech.