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HSE University has more than 100 partners all around the world. The choice of a host university for a mobility is wide: from Brazil to South Korea. Today, we share the story of Maria Kostina. The fourth-year student of the bachelor's programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics' went to Tor Vergata University of Rome for a semester. Read on to find out how study process in Russia and Italy are different and what a mobility programme can give you.

The HSE building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted the 'Cultural Cafe' devoted to Latin America. Students from Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador shared the traditions, landmarks, and lifestyle of their countries.

Alexander Yao Ganyo Ahiekpor arrived in St Petersburg in 2018 to study in the HSE University master’s programme ‘Management and Analytics for Business’. After graduation, he decided to continue his studies and enrolled in a second master’s programme ‘International Business’, to further expand his academic and professional expertise. Today, Alexander works in the Russian fintech company and continues to build his career in Russia. In this interview, he shares his experience of adapting to a new cultural environment and reflects on how his studies at HSE University-St Petersburg shaped his professional path.

Finding employment in Russia upon graduating from HSE University–St Petersburg is realistic—this was the message conveyed on January 25 (Student Day) at a panel session featuring graduates of the university. Sharing both their academic journey and professional achievements, they spoke at the conference organised in the Rope Shop Educational Space.