HSE University – St Petersburg offers 27 programmes leading to a state-accredited Master’s degree. 20 programmes are delivered in Russian language and also include courses taught in English.

The proportion of English-taught and Russian-taught courses inside curricula varies among programmes.

This means that proficiency in both Russian and English is required to meet entry requirements and to successfully graduate from these programmes. 

7 graduate programmes are fully taught in English.

Preparatory Year

2 years

Full-time

120 ECTS

Admissions Tracks

There are three admission tracks available for international applicants, which complement one another.

1. International Admissions

International Applications to the graduate programmes for 2025/2026 academic year will be open from November 1, 2024

  • November 1, 2024

    Start of application submission, review of applications by educational programmes

  • March 1, 2025

    Deadline for accepting applications for Russian government scholarship places

  • August 3, 2025

    Deadline for applications (fee-paying places)

  • August 15, 2025

    Deadline for submission of all necessary documents for agreement conclusion.

    • After receiving the contract by email, a signed scan of it must be sent back within 3-5 working days but no later than August 22, 2025
  • August 22, 2025

    Deadline for tuition fee payment for the 1st semester.

    • Payment is to be made within 14 days from the day of issuing the contract.

    • If the contract is issued after August 8, the payment term is reduced.

  • August 27, 2025

    Enrolment documents

  • September 1, 2025

    Classes starting date depends on the chosen programme

2. Competitions / Olympiads 

Graduate international applicants are welcomed to take part in the following competitions (some restrictions apply)

3. General Admission (limited eligibility)

Certain categories of international applicants are eligible to apply for a state-funded or fee-paying place via general admissions

Admission Requirements

  • Entrance exams include a portfolio competition and an interview.

  • The portfolio includes the following documents: CV, motivation letter, at least one recommendation letter; copy of the bachelor's diploma and transcript of records.

How to Apply

Contacts

Ksenia Khramtsovskaya

Graduate Programmes Coordinator

Adress: room 344, 3k1 Kantemirovskaya Street, St Petersburg; Phone: +7 911 941-32-47; +7 812 644 59 10 ext. 61583; e-mail: iadmission-spb@hse.ru iadmission-spb@hse.ru