
HSE University–St Petersburg Hosts Record Number of International Students at International Summer School
The HSE University–St Petersburg Summer School brought together about 50 students from ten countries. The participants studied political geography, modern Russian culture and language, statistical analysis, and intercultural communications. Read on to find out what opportunities HSE University–St Petersburg offers international students.

HSE University to Launch Double-Degree Programme with Mexican University UPAEP
In September 2026, the Master's programme 'Data Analytics for Politics and Society' is to launch a unique international track—a double-degree programme implemented in collaboration with Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), a leading Mexican university, in the field of applied economics.

Unique Culture, Arab Hospitality, and Six Exam Periods Per Year: HSE University–St Petersburg Student on Her Studies in Oman
Daria Semenova, fourth-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies,' spent a semester at the University of Nizwa in Oman. There, she immersed herself in the language environment and came to know the culture of the modern Arab world. Read on to find out about why Daria chose Oman, the specifics of her studies there, and the value of international experience.

‘Come with an Open Mind’: Exchange Student from China on Studying in St Petersburg
Lin Meiran, an exchange student, spent the autumn semester at HSE University–St Petersburg. She took courses on game theory, artificial intelligence, and generative models and explored the cultural side of the city and made new friends. Read on to find out why HSE University–St Petersburg is a great destination for exchange students.

'Go Beyond': HSE University–St Petersburg Student on Her Exchange Studies in Malaysia and New Experiences
Elizaveta Fomina, second-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'Political Science and World Politics,' spent the autumn semester at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. Read on to find out why you should choose a mobility programme in Asia and how studying abroad helps to develop independence and build global plans.
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HSE in Minsk: Developing Cooperation with Belarus
On May 26–29, 2026, an HSE University team visited Minsk, the capital of Belarus. The purpose of the trip was to meet and hold talks with Belarusian universities and scientific organisations—HSE University's current and prospective partners.

'Global Context': HSE University-St Petersburg Student on Academic Mobility Peculiarities and Studies in France
Alena Chistyakova, 4th-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'Sociology and Social Informatics', spent a semester at the Rennes School of Business on the academic mobility programme. Read on to find out what the exams in France are like, why sociologists have to understand business strategies and what the studies abroad give you.

'Cradle of Culture': HSE University-St Petersburg Brings Together Guests from Eight Countries at Arab Countries Festival
HSE University-St Petersburg hosted the Arab Culture Day. About 100 guests from Egypt, Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria, and other countries got acquainted with the history of the Persian Gulf states, tried on traditional costumes, and tasted Oriental food.

HSE University-St Petersburg Strengthens Ties with Universities in Latin America at IPW-2026
HSE University keeps expanding the partnership with Latin America: at IPW-2026, experts from leading South American universities delivered lectures for HSE University-St Petersburg students on environmental projects, social politics and international relations, and discussed prospects of cooperation with Russia.

‘Academic Counterpart to SPIEF’ Comes to an End at HSE University–St Petersburg
From May 18 to 22, HSE University–St Petersburg became the centre for global academic dialogue. This was the third time the city hosted International Partners' Week, a strategic event of HSE University. The event brought together more than 100 delegates from 45 universities and 20 countries. Participants shared their impressions of the forum and HSE University.
