Dual Degree Programme
About the dual degree programme
«Dual Degree Programme in International Studies» is organized based on an agreement between the Higher School of Economics and the Tor Vergata University (Rome, Italy) and the Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona, Spain).
The programmes assume that 3-4 years students of the International Bachelor in Business and Economics programme have the opportunity to complete a year of study in Rome or Barcelona, while students from Italy and Spain can come to HSE. The programmes allow graduates to receive two bachelor's degrees at once - from the Higher School of Economics and the University of Tor Vergata or Pompeu Fabra.
What for?
The double degree track is a unique opportunity for HSE students:
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to expand knowledge in the chosen professional field;
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to gain experience of international communication and education in a new environment in the best cities of the world;
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to become more competitive in the international labor market;
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to enroll in prestigious master's degrees after graduating from two universities.
How to get involved?
Applications for the dual degree program are open to all students of the International Bachelor in Business and Economics programme who meet 2 conditions at the same time:
1. having an average score of at least 6.0 (GPA is taken into account, you can find it in your electronic portfolio in LMS);
2. that do not have valid disciplinary sanctions (the disciplinary sanction is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance of the corresponding order).
The registration will be carried out through the registartion form - https://www.hse.ru/en/polls/545000599.html
Competitive selection
The selection of candidates for a dual degree programme is carried out by the Academic Council of the programme.
Students will be selected based on the review of motivation letters, GPA, level of English and place in the cumulative ranking.
Tuition payment
HSE students do not pay for tuition at the Universities of Pompeu Fabra or Tor Vergata. This means that our students of the budgetary form of education do not pay anything for education.
Students who study on a paid basis pay according to their agreement with the Higher School of Economics.
At the same time, the costs connected with the flight and accommodation are paid by the students independently.
About the Pompeu Fabra University
The Pompeu Fabra University (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) is a relatively new Spain university, founded in 1990. It is one of the best universities in continental Europe in economics in the QS international subject ranking (in Europe only three British universities are on higher positions).
The Spanish programme is notable for such courses as Financial Economics, Economic Institutions and Markets, Game Theory and Design of Institutions, Markets and Financial Derivatives”, “ Management for Health Institutions ”and others.
The University is taught by recognized world economists, including:
Andrew Mas-Collell was elected the President of the Econometric Society (1993) and the President of the European Economic Association (2006), and also became Minister of Education and Science, Education and Economics of the Government of Catalonia four times.
Fernando Broner is not only a professor of economics, but also a member of the editorial team of the reputable international Journal of International Economics.
Andrea Caggese is the author of numerous articles in such well-known journals as The Economic Journal, Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Monetary Economics.
About the Tor Vergata University
The Tor Vergata University (Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata) is a relatively young Italian university, founded in 1982. Located in the southeastern part of Rome.
The main mission of the university is to develop education and science for the sustainable development of Italy and the whole world. To this end, the University not only provides educational programmes of the highest class, but also actively cooperates with government and business structures, as well as with the non-profit sector.
Despite its young age, the University has long been appreciated in Europe and the world for the quality of education. Tor Vergata is ranked 38th in the world among the so-called "young" Universities (QS rating), and the School of Economics is among the best schools in Italy (Censis-La Repubblica).
Useful links
Tor Vergata University website
Programme Business Administration and Economics
Pompeu Fabra University website
Programme Economics
You can read about dual degree programs and the required documents for applying here.