| Skoltech requirements | FSE 3+ standards requirements | |||
| Scientific component | Educational component | |||
| Compulsory element | Elective element | |||
| Modules | Minimum ECTS credits | |||
| 1. Thesis Research | – | + | ||
| 2. Research Methodology | 6 | + | ||
| 3. Advanced Major Field Courses | 12 | + | ||
| 4. General Doctoral Courses | 9 | + | ||
| 5. Entrepreneurship and Innovation courses | - | + | ||
| 6. Pedagogical Experience | 3 | + | ||
| 7. Thesis proposal defense | 6 | + | ||
| 8. Qualifying Exam | 3 | + | ||
| 9. Annual Progress Review | – | + | ||
| 10. Thesis Final Review | - | + | ||
| Optional Courses | – | + | ||