
HSE University and St. Petersburg Through the Eyes of a Chinese Student
Zhang Siyu is a Master’s student at HSE University – St. Petersburg. Originally from China, Zhang Siyu moved to Kiev, Ukraine as a Bachelor’s student, where she majored in the Russian language. Of course, it then made total sense to continue her education here in Russia. She is now a student in HSE’s 'Experience Economy: Hospitality and Tourism Management' programme. Here are her impressions of the university, the people, and the beautiful city of St. Petersburg.
Will Robots Replace Humans on the Job Market?
The debate continues over whether new graduates need more soft skills or more hard skills to succeed, and it should be noted that the debate now addresses competition on the job market, not only between human beings, but between human beings and robots. This hot topic was a focus at the recent Winter School at HSE University – St. Petersburg.
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HSE Strengthens its Position in QS World University Rankings by Subject
HSE has topped the list of universities in the Russian Academic Excellence Project 5-100 once again, having been ranked in 13 subjects and 3 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings. The university has entered the top 100 in ‘Sociology’ and ‘Political and International Studies’ categories, as well as the top 100 in ‘Social Sciences and Management’.
Master's Programme "Experience Economy: Hospitality and Tourism Management" Offers Five-Star Internship Experience
The Master's programme "Experience Economy: Hospitality and Tourism Management" is considered to be practice-based. It gives students the opportunity to understand and experience the reality of the hospitality and tourism industries.
The Value of Opportunities
Director of HSE University Saint Petersburg, Sergey Kadochnikov, spoke to us about the value of study abroad experiences and how students can benefit from participating in international exchange programmes.
International Focus: Development of English-Taught Programmes at HSE University – St.Petersburg
In line with its strategic focus of internationalization, HSE University has been putting together a portfolio of educational programmes. Over the last few months, dramatic changes have been implemented and the range of educational programmes has been enhanced. Deputy Director, Natalia Chicherina, comments on how the university encourages teaching in English.

Exchange Semester: Sofia Chernysheva at Masaryk University
Second-year student on the programme 'Applied and Interdisciplinary History. Usable Pasts' Sofia Chernysheva shares her experience of spending an exchange semester at the Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic).
Key Employers Pick HSE Graduates
HSE’s St. Petersburg School of Economics and Management is on top 10 of the Most Popular Faculties among the Russia’s Key employers of 2017. It is the only regional faculty among Moscow-based universities that is ranked in the listing.

Neighbours: Who is Close to HSE in Rankings. Economics
We continue talking about universities that are alongside HSE in the 51–100 group in various subject areas in the QS ranking. Today we have economists speaking about their ‘neighbours in the ranking’.
Jakarta Welcomes HSE St Petersburg Delegates
Delegation of HSE University in St Petersburg visited Indonesia to deliver guest lectures at the Russian Center for Science and Culture and across universities next to Jakarta.