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Illustration for news: How Was Your Year at HSE University-St Petersburg?

How Was Your Year at HSE University-St Petersburg?

A year is full of various meanings unique to every person. We were excited to find out what good things happened to HSE University-St Petersburg students in the outgoing year. Students from different countries and educational programmes shared their memories about life at the university in 2022.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg International Activity Results for 2022

HSE University-St Petersburg International Activity Results for 2022

Internationalisation is one of the primary goals and values of HSE University-St Petersburg. Our university strives to be part of the international academic community, follow world educational standards, and provide students with ample opportunities. Students of HSE University-St Petersburg have well-developed cross-cultural communication skills thanks to international educational programmes, participation in international academic mobility and double-degree programmes, and daily interaction with students from all over the world.
The International Office reports on the results of international activity in 2022.

Illustration for news: 'Participation in the Summer School Taught Me How to Overcome Difficulties'

'Participation in the Summer School Taught Me How to Overcome Difficulties'

Aigul Akhmetova, student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘Sociology and Social Informatics’, participated in the course ‘Business Development in Europe’ at the summer school at Rennes School of Business in France. She told us about her exciting trip to France and shared her experience of participating in the summer school programme.

Illustration for news: 'People Here Are Very Responsive': Alena Vasileva on Academic Mobility in Hong Kong

'People Here Are Very Responsive': Alena Vasileva on Academic Mobility in Hong Kong

Alena Vasileva, student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘International Business and Management Studies’, is currently on academic mobility at the City University of Hong Kong College of Business. Alena shared her impressions of studying at the partner university.

Illustration for news: 'HSE University Is Beyond My Expectations'

'HSE University Is Beyond My Expectations'

The first semester will come to an end soon. The students have already met their groupmates and lecturers, faced their first exams, and received their first grades. We talked to our international first-year students about their impressions of the university and its educational programmes.

Illustration for news: 'People Abroad Are More Interested in Education—They Understand Why They Need It'

'People Abroad Are More Interested in Education—They Understand Why They Need It'

HSE University participates in numerous international exchange programmes. We spoke to Alla Nadezhina, a participant of one of these programmes, about her time at the University of Tartu.

Illustration for news: International Admissions Have Started

International Admissions Have Started

On November 1, HSE University-St Petersburg started the international admissions campaign for the 2023/24 academic year. This year, the university offers 13 Bachelor's and 25 Master's programmes, four of which are new. We talked to the academic supervisors of the new programmes about the kind of students they expect to see and what future prospects graduates will have.

Illustration for news: 'Now I Am Ready to Endlessly Sing the Praises of the Tasks of HSE International Olympiad'

'Now I Am Ready to Endlessly Sing the Praises of the Tasks of HSE International Olympiad'

The Bachelor's programme 'Philology' welcomes both Russian and international students. We talked to Mikhail Beshimov, who entered HSE University-St Petersburg via the HSE International Olympiad and came to study from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In the interview, he shared his experience of participating in the Olympiad, the difficulties of moving to Russia and his first months study. Mikhail also shared some advice for international applicants who want to enrol in the Philology programme at HSE University-St Petersburg.

Illustration for news: 'I Have to Get Used to the Fact that I Have a New Life'

'I Have to Get Used to the Fact that I Have a New Life'

Anastasia Novikova, graduate of the Bachelor's programme 'History', current student of the Master's programme 'Global and Regional History', talks about moving to France. What is it like to live and study in another country? What is 'Frenglish'? And why does buying a kiwi seem like a luxury? Read more about these questions and more in the article.

Illustration for news: 'The Atmosphere at HSE University is Heartwarming and Home-Like'

'The Atmosphere at HSE University is Heartwarming and Home-Like'

'Heartwarming and home-Like' is how Jelizaveta Poglid, student of the Master’s programme 'Arts and Culture Management', describes HSE University. By the time she graduated from the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies', the university had become so dear to her heart that Jelizaveta decided to continue her education in Russia.