‘Entrepreneurship Aligned with Human Dignity’: HSE University-St Petersburg to Open a New Master’s Programme
In 2026, HSE University-St Petersburg launches a new English-taught master’s programme ‘Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation’. In the interview, Magdalena Gaete, scientific supervisor of the programme, shares why social entrepreneurship is crucial in the modern world and what skills students will gain during the studies.
‘A Universe of Ideas’: Master's Student from Cameroon on Studying in Russia and the Multicultural Environment at HSE University–St Petersburg
Kingsly Nji Nche enrolled in the Master's programme 'International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region' at HSE University–St Petersburg after studying journalism in Cameroon. Read on to find out how the media is related to economics and what the advantages of studying at a multicultural university are.
HSE University-St Petersburg Student on Peculiarities of Studying in Suzhou and Chinese Cultural Diversity
Vlada Entina, 4th-year student of the bachelor's programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics', spent the autumn semester at Xi'an Jiaotong–Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou. Read on to learn about the Chinese business environment, campus infrastructure, and travelling.
Students of HSE University–St Petersburg School of Art and Design Paint Transport of Indian Partner University
Students of the School of Art and Design at HSE University–St Petersburg went on an art expedition to India together with Dean Mitya Kharshak and senior lecturer Ekaterina Filipenko. The delegation not only visited the partner university LPU and met local visual artists but also left their artistic mark on the campus territory. Read on to find out more.
Semester in Rome: Studies, Travelling, New Friends
HSE University has more than 100 partners all around the world. The choice of a host university for a mobility is wide: from Brazil to South Korea. Today, we share the story of Maria Kostina. The fourth-year student of the bachelor's programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics' went to Tor Vergata University of Rome for a semester. Read on to find out how study process in Russia and Italy are different and what a mobility programme can give you.
'Cultural Bridges': HSE University-St Petersburg International Students Talk about Academic Mobility in Latin America
The HSE building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted the 'Cultural Cafe' devoted to Latin America. Students from Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador shared the traditions, landmarks, and lifestyle of their countries.
HSE to Launch Laboratories in Space Research and Nanoelectronics with One of India’s Top Universities
Scientists from the HSE University and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) will carry out joint research in the storage, transmission, and processing of data in space systems. A second major project will be a laboratory for superconducting spintronics—a promising field in modern nanoelectronics.
‘HSE Rewards Effort, Discipline, and Critical Thinking’: Graduate from Ghana on His Career in Russia and Two Master’s Diplomas
Alexander Yao Ganyo Ahiekpor arrived in St Petersburg in 2018 to study in the HSE University master’s programme ‘Management and Analytics for Business’. After graduation, he decided to continue his studies and enrolled in a second master’s programme ‘International Business’, to further expand his academic and professional expertise. Today, Alexander works in the Russian fintech company and continues to build his career in Russia. In this interview, he shares his experience of adapting to a new cultural environment and reflects on how his studies at HSE University-St Petersburg shaped his professional path.
A Visit to HSE: Open Day 2026
On March 1, 2026, HSE University will hold its traditional event for prospective bachelor’s and specialist degree applicants and their parents—the University-Wide Open Day. Here is what to expect this year.
'Six Kilos of Books': Sociologist from HSE University-St Petersburg Undertakes an Internship at the University of Delhi
Evgeniya Kuziner, academic supervisor of the new Master's programme 'Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation', came back after the internship at the University of Delhi (India). For three weeks, she explored local research practices, searched for like-minded scientists, and planned joint projects. Read on to find out about the trip to the Taj Mahal.