Bachelor's Programme in Asian and African Studies

Asian and African Studies

The Asian and African Studies programme, established in 2014, is an intellectually rigorous 5-year programme designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of specific regions of Asia and Africa. It combines intensive language training, multidisciplinary area studies and disciplinary concentrations. Students learn the methodology of the humanities and social sciences and gain experience in conducting independent research. They develop proficiency in two or more regional languages and take a state exam before graduation. Overall, the programme is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor studies to their particular interests and career goals with an opportunity to choose a block of elective disciplines (disciplinary concentration) and a minor during the third year of studies.

5 years

Full-time programme

177 000 –
590 000 RUB/year

Tuition Fee in 2025

Russian government and HSE scholarships and tuition fee waivers available

RUS+ENG

Instruction in Russian with some courses in English

State Accreditation

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HSE Expands Cooperation with Chinese Universities

An HSE delegation, led by Rector Nikita Anisimov, visited China for negotiations with the administration of the country’s top universities. The parties agreed to expand bilateral scientific and educational collaboration and signed several documents. In particular, a strategic partnership agreement was established with Peking University, one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in China.

April 02

Institute of Asian and African Studies in the HSE St. Petersburg continues to develop cooperation with Japanese universities

As part of a trip to Japan in March 2025, a delegation from HSE St. Petersburg, led by Campus Director Anna Tyshetskaya, visited a number of major universities in Japan: Sofia University (Tokyo), Hosei University (Tokyo), Tokai University (Tokyo), Kwansei University (Kobe), Osaka University (Osaka) and others. The delegation from the Institute of Asian and African Studies included the head of the Department of Japanese Studies Olga Klimova and senior lecturer Artyom Klimov.

Institute of Asian and African Studies

March 25

Institute of Asian and African Studies develops scientific cooperation with Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies

The delegation of the Institute of Asian and African Studies consisting of the Director of the Institute Evgeny Zelenev, Deputy Directors Elena Soboleva and Maria Soloshcheva visited Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies - the largest centre of contemporary and classical Oriental Studies in Central Asia.

Institute of Asian and African Studies

March 10

'Practice without Limits': How Students of Middle Eastern Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg Gain Their First Professional Experience

Interpreting at international forums, accompanying delegations, and informal communication with native speakers—students of the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies at the Institute of Asian and African Studies (HSE University-St Petersburg) gain experience starting from the first year of bachelor's studies. What is the system of volunteer practice like and what opportunities does it open up for future specialists in international affairs? Read on to find out more.

Education students international students Reporting an event bachelor's programmes HSE Campus in St. Petersburg

February 24

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