Five FAQ about International Student Admissions at HSE University – St Petersburg
Since the enrollment campaign for 2019/2020 academic year began, we have been getting various questions regarding international admissions. We have summed up the most frequent ones to clear things up.
Study in St Petersburg: Admissions Open for International Students
International admissions for Master's programmes at HSE University – St Petersburg are now open! We are inviting applications for our programme.
Experience Economy at HSE St. Petersburg: A Student's Story
Born on the border between Estonia and Russia, Anželika Varblane had never visited Russia before deciding to apply for a master's programme in Economics at HSE St. Petersburg. Here is Anželika's story: how she came to choose Russia, how she adapted to life in St. Petersburg, her future plans, and her study and research in Experience Economy at HSE.
How to Transfer: HSE St Petersburg Introduces Online Service
December is one of the two months during the year when students can transfer to HSE from other academic institutions. To facilitate this process, HSE University has introduced an online service for those seeking a transfer.
Student Talks about Her Real Russian Experience: Enrollment, Studies, and Daily Life
Excited by her studies at HSE St Petersburg, Aikaterini (Katerina) Kandylidou, a native of Thessaloniki, Greece, shares her experience of enrolling at HSE in the popular Master’s programme in Experience Economy: Hospitality and Tourism, and gives some insights into daily life in Russia.
2018-2019 International Admissions Start at HSE St. Petersburg
The scope of academic programmes of HSE St. Petersburg in 2018-2019 includes brand new Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees open for international students, who are welcome to apply from mid-November 2017.
HSE — Saint Petersburg takes a leading position in quality of admissions
Higher School of Economic – Saint Petersburg took the 6th position in quality of budget-funded admission in the country in 2017 according to the data gathered in the 8th annual monitoring regarding quality students enrolled into Russian higher educational institutions based on the results of Unified State Exam (USE) and Olympiads in 2017 – informs International Information Agency ‘Rossiya Segodnya’.
Tuition Fee Discounts for Foreign Applicants
The Academic Council of the St Petersburg branch of the Higher School of Economics approved a policy providing for fee discounts for the most talented international applicants entering the university in 2017. Discounts will be based on the total score achieved in entrance examinations.
Financial Minds at HSE – St. Petersburg
In 2016, HSE – St. Petersburg’s master's programme in Finance was included among a prestigious consortium of European universities on the International Masters in Economy, State, and Society (IMESS) project, thus opening new avenues for cooperation between HSE and well-known universities across Europe. The programme is accredited by the Association of Certified Professional Accountants (ACCA) for Financial Management, and within this specialty has established a double-degree track with University College London (UCL). Master’s programme’s full compliance with the international standards of ACCA, PRMIA (Professional Risk Manager), and GARP (Financial Risk Manager) provides its graduates with excellent career prospects at international companies. Professor Elena Rogova, Dean of HSE St.Petersburg School of Economics and Management and Academic Supervisor of the programme, has talked to HSE News Service about its distinguishing features and the benefits it offers.
HSE Strengthens Ties with Indonesian Universities
On March 28 – April 2, a delegation from HSE University visited Indonesia, seeking to expand cooperation and ties between HSE and local universities, institutions, and associations.
Applications are open from December 3, 2018 till May 10 and 25, 2019 (depending on the programme)