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Kristina Alied, a student of the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies', was one of the first participants in the pilot project of academic mobility within the framework of the partnership with Alexandria University (Egypt). At the International Partners' Week 2025, HSE University-St Petersburg signed a Letter of Intent, which provided for the start of exchanges of professors and students with one of the leading universities in the Arab region. Read on to find out about the studies at Alexandria University, the life in an Egyptian family and an international student environment.

Irina Li, graduate of the Bachelor's programme 'Sociology and Social Informatics', chose HSE University-St Petersburg for its high level of training. She was attracted by the educational environment, a large number of practical tasks and a chance to work on research projects. Read on to find out about Irina's successful research activities, participation in the School of Young Sociologists and a trip to Shanghai.

Alina Baranova, graduate of the Master's programme 'Arts and Culture Management', spent a semester at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In Italy, she studied among monuments and passed oral exams on a 30-point scale. Read on to find out about the peculiarities of academic mobility, the opportunities available to HSE University-St Petersburg students and Alina's professional plans.

In 2026, Polina Lanskaya graduated from the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies' at HSE University-St Petersburg. Over five university years, she mastered the Chinese language, studied Asian culture and socio-political life, and undertook an internship at Xiamen University in the PRC. Thanks to her high level of knowledge, effort, and talent, Polina took a prize-winning place at the national stage of the 'Chinese Bridge' contest, and now she is preparing for the contest alongside participants from more than 150 countries. Read more about these and many other things in the article.

In 2026, Kirill Li graduated from the Bachelor's programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics' at HSE University–St Petersburg. During his studies, he undertook an internship in fintech and, as a result, became a digital product manager at Alfa Bank. Read on to find out how to choose your professional sphere and combine studies and work.

Elizaveta Fomina, second-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.

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.

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.