About
Saint Petersburg HSE Summer School is a chance for you to explore one of the most exciting cities in the world while getting a high-quality education. We offer you an opportunity to combine different courses from various fields of studies — Economics, Finance, Management, Social Sciences and Humanities — and receive ECTS credits while gaining insights into the Russian world.
This year, we prepared a cultural programme for the participants of Saint Petersburg HSE Summer School. Take a fascinating boat trip along the rivers and canals and discover the masterpieces of art in the museums of Saint Petersburg. Join us in summer 2023 for valuable studies and exciting cultural experience!
2018 Est.
COURSES IN VARIOUS ACADEMIC FIELDS
160+ STUDENTS
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
AND CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION
79% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMME
AND LOCAL STUDENTS SUPPORT
Our participants students share their impressions of studying at Saint Petersburg HSE Summer School.
Courses

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Russian language and literature
Modern Russia: Language and Culture (3 ECTS) – RUS/ENG
As a Russian poet Fyodor Tyutchev claimed you could not grasp Russia with your mind, but we believe our classes on language and culture will help you get there.

POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Politics and International Relations
Introduction to Digital Politics: Eurasia in the Global Context (4 ECTS) – Online – ENG
Approaching the study of government and politics in connection to digital technologies and social media, this course provides a broad introduction to revolutionising concepts of digital politics.
Public Administartion in the Post-Soviet Space (3 ECTS) – RUS
The course covers the major characteristics and peculiarities of public administration in the countries which used to be a part of the Soviet Union.

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Economics and Finance
Finance, Corporations and Sustainability (4 ECTS) – ENG
The course is aimed at obtaining comprehensive knowledge in the field of corporate finance and sustainable development of the company.

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
Media Communications
Media Communications (4 ECTS) – RUS
Trough this course you will learn basic media communication skills.
Entry Requirements
18+
Age
Bachelor’s students, Master’s students, PhD students
Level of education
B2+
English proficiency
Up to 250 words
Motivation letter
Fees
Registration fee
3,000 RUB
Tuition fees
Discounts
Accommodation
Contacts
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Email: spbsummerschool@hse.ru
Phone: +7 (812) 644 59 11 (ext. 61593)
Address: Office 216, 123 Naberezhnaya Kanala Griboedova, Saint Petersburg, 190068
Hours: 10:00–18:00, Monday–Friday
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Splendid Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg has always been about sailing along the numerous canals and rivers, visiting palaces and cathedrals, feasting one's eyes on the beauty of drawbridges, and many more.
Other Summer Programmes
HSE University – Saint Petersburg also invites applicants to participate in some other international summer schools hosted by university’s departments and divisions.
Please check a set of courses, registration/tuition fee policy as well as application process on the websites of the summer schools.
Please note that terms and conditions of summer school exchange agreements concluded between HSE University – Saint Petersburg and academic partners abroad do not apply to the summer schools listed above.
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