‘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 Experience
Elizaveta Fomina, 2nd-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.
'Professional Testing Area': HSE University-St Petersburg Graduate on 'Useful Sociology' and Product Research
Daniil Gurin, graduate of HSE University-St Petersburg, planned to devote his life to physics but found his calling in sociology. Now, he builds a career in product research and works at 'Sberbank'. Read on to find out how data analysis helps to solve real-life problems and why it is important to combine theory and practice from the very first days.
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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.
HSE University at IRES 2026: Student Recruitment, Space Projects, and New Partnerships with India
The second Indo-Russian Education Summit (IRES 2026) took place in New Delhi on May 28–29. This year, the event brought together more than 70 leading Russian and Indian universities. Representatives from HSE University’s Moscow and St Petersburg campuses introduced prospective students to the university’s educational opportunities at the exhibition and shared their experience in developing Russian–Indian academic cooperation.
'Intercultural Dialogue': HSE University-St Petersburg Volunteers at IPW-2026
In 2026, for the third time, HSE University-St Petersburg has served as a platform for global academic dialogue, bringing together representatives of 45 universities from 20 countries. Participants in the International Partners' Week were traditionally assisted by volunteers chosen from among HSE University-St Petersburg students: they met and accompanied guests, helped them get to know the university better, and immersed them in Russian culture.
'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.
'IPW-2026': How World-Leading Universities Reshape the Educational System in the Age of AI
At HSE University St Petersburg International Partners' Week, representatives of world-leading universities discussed how to adapt to the rapid development of AI technologies: from integrating neural networks into the educational process to reconsidering the role of the person in creative professions.
HSE University Tops Forbes Employer Reputation Ranking Once Again
Forbes Education has published its ranking of the top 20 Russian universities with the strongest reputations among employers. As in recent years, HSE University secured first place with a reputation index of 98 points. In addition, 67.2% of employers stated that they trust the quality of education provided by HSE University, an increase of three percentage points compared with last year.