Overview

The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)'s Data Science program provide high-quality knowledge and skills in fundamental and applied disciplines such as deep learning, generative modeling, transformers and large language models, numerical linear algebra, and optimization. The courses are taught by top active researchers in AI with publications at A* conferences and dozens of successfully completed industrial projects.

The graduates are sought-after both in academia and industry. We also encourage and support the students in startup activities.

Future Career

science: PhD positions at top universities are a common post-graduation destination

industry: alumni also secure mid-level to senior positions in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence departments of innovative companies

startup: some graduates choose to establish their own startups

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Methods of Deep Learning

Transformers in Computer Vision

Natural Language Processing

Perception in Robotics

Deep Learning

Biomedical Imaging and Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 10 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Russia

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV;
- Motivation letter;
- 2 letters of recommendation;
- Diploma or transcript from the university;
- Certificates and awards.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

full tuition coverage

Living costs

Moscow

Russia

41640 - 81437 RUB / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Overview

Future Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Moscow

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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