Tips for MSc applicants

Dear student, before starting your application, be mindful when choosing the educational track for the MSc program you apply to. You can find detailed descriptions of each educational track for DS (MLAI, MML), ACS (DIMMS, HPC), and IoT&WT programs.

The Skoltech MSc admission process consists of a series of steps (see How to Apply):

  1. Online application (apply)
  2. Online Math Test
  3. Online MSc selection days

Below we will provide you with some essential information about the ideal candidate profile as well as tips from CDISE faculty on how to successfully pass the MSc selection specifically to MSc Data ScienceMSc Advanced Computational Science, and MSc Internet of Things and Wireless Technologies


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Expected background

Students applying to DS, ACS, and IoT&WT programs are expected to have a solid background in:

  1. Mathematics: multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and probability.
  2. Computing: proficiency in at least one commonly used programming language (e.g., Python), knowledge of basic algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture.
  3. (only for the IoT&WT program) Physics or engineering is highly recommended.

Read more about tips on how to enter Skoltech on Postnauka (Russian).