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Illustration for news: Nowruz at HSE University–St Petersburg: Spring Festival Unites Representatives of Various Cultures

Nowruz at HSE University–St Petersburg: Spring Festival Unites Representatives of Various Cultures

The HSE building on Griboyedova Canal Embankment hosted an event devoted to Nowruz—an ancient Eastern festival symbolising the beginning of a new year and renewal of nature. Students of various universities from Pakistan, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan shared their distinctive local traditions, festive decorations, and national cultural practices.

Illustration for news: ‘Get a Ticket’: HSE University–St Petersburg Master's Student Daria Orekhova on Her Exchange Studies in China

‘Get a Ticket’: HSE University–St Petersburg Master's Student Daria Orekhova on Her Exchange Studies in China

Students of HSE University–St Petersburg can take part in exchange studies abroad not only during their bachelor's degree. Daria Orekhova, a second-year student of the Master's programme 'Media Production and Media Analysis', spent the autumn semester at one of the top universities in China. Read on to find out how the academic mobility experience at Beijing Normal University went, what inspired Daria to develop her own online course, and how travelling changes one's way of seeing the world.

Illustration for news: Participants of ‘Cultural Cafe’ at HSE University-St Petersburg Share Their Experience of Academic Mobility in South Korea

Participants of ‘Cultural Cafe’ at HSE University-St Petersburg Share Their Experience of Academic Mobility in South Korea

The building at Griboyedova Canal Embankment hosted a meeting with international students from the South Korean universities of Chung Ang and Kyung Hee, as well as HSE students who went to South Korea on an academic mobility programme.

Illustration for news: From Korea to Russia: Junseo Lee on His Master’s Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

From Korea to Russia: Junseo Lee on His Master’s Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

Every year, HSE University welcomes more than a thousand students from all over the world. In 2024, Junseo Lee, a student from South Korea, came to HSE University-St Petersburg as a master’s student of the programme ‘Comparative Politics of Eurasia’. In the article, Junseo shares the story of why he chose St Petersburg and HSE University in particular and his personal experience of living and studying in Russia as a foreign student.

Illustration for news: ‘Latin America Days’ at HSE University-St Petersburg: Introducing Mexican Culture

‘Latin America Days’ at HSE University-St Petersburg: Introducing Mexican Culture

The HSE building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted the first meeting of the project 'Mexican Traditions—Why Are Mexicans Always Happy?' Students and professors learnt about national festivals, customs, and traditions in Latin America, as well as opportunities for academic mobility.

Illustration for news: An Unforgettable Year: What International Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Experience Outside of Studies

An Unforgettable Year: What International Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Experience Outside of Studies

Each year, hundreds of students from all over the world decide to pursue knowledge at HSE University- St Petersburg. This journey is filled with excitement, hopes, and discoveries: from choosing a programme, submitting documents, attending interviews, and passing entrance exams to receiving that coveted acceptance letter and finally arriving in Russia.

And once they take those first steps in a new country, an entire world of opportunities opens up, far beyond classrooms and lecture halls. Extracurricular life becomes an integral part of students’ experience, allowing them to delve deeper into the culture of the host country, make new friends, and uncover their talents. This article takes a closer look at all of these extracurricular activities.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg Holds Pakistani Culture Night

HSE University-St Petersburg Holds Pakistani Culture Night

On November 9, the building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted Pakistani Culture Night. More than 80 people attended the event, including students and alumni of St Petersburg universities as well as Raja Qadeer Ahmed, a representative of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The event was organised by Syed Junaid Abbas, an international student of HSE University-St Petersburg.

Illustration for news: Tatiana Shlychkova on Her One-Year Exchange Studies at Fudan University

Tatiana Shlychkova on Her One-Year Exchange Studies at Fudan University

Annually, HSE University provides students of Asian and African Studies with opportunities to participate in mobility programmes in the countries of studied languages. Long-term academic mobility helps not only upgrade language proficiency but also dive into a completely different culture and understand it from the inside. Tatiana Shlychkova, student of the Department of Chinese, Southeast and South Asian Research, spent her fourth year of studies in Shanghai, having passed the selection to one of the most high-ranking universities in China—the Fudan University. The scholarship covered tuition and accommodation. In addition, Tatiana received a monthly allowance for personal expenses.

Illustration for news: Expert in Asian and African Studies Undertakes an Internship in Cairo

Expert in Asian and African Studies Undertakes an Internship in Cairo

Andrey Vovk, 4th-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies', undertook an internship on the Arabic language at the language centre 'Ahlan World' in Cairo. He studied the literary and spoken Arabic language as well as the peculiarities of the Egyptian dialect. Earlier, the student took part in the Summer School at the National University of Uzbekistan.

Illustration for news: 'These Are Unforgettable Impressions, I Will Cherish Them Forever': How HSE Saint Petersburg Summer School Is Going

'These Are Unforgettable Impressions, I Will Cherish Them Forever': How HSE Saint Petersburg Summer School Is Going

HSE Saint Petersburg International Summer School is in full swing—right now, international students from 12 countries are actively attending lectures and enjoying the cultural programme. We talked to some participants about their most vivid impressions.