
What Is Political Science and Why Study It?
What is political science? What does a political scientist do as a researcher? How is political science connected with real life? These were responded to by the lecturers of the programme 'Political Science and World Politics'.

HSE University-St Petersburg’s Big Graduation Returns
On July 1, more than 1,500 newly qualified bachelor’s and master’s graduates of HSE University-St Petersburg celebrated with their mentors at the campus’s traditional joint graduation ceremony. The event was an especially major personal event for one graduate, who received a marriage proposal during the ceremony.

Cultures Day at HSE-St Petersburg
After a long break, HSE-St Petersburg has hosted Cultures Day—an event that unites cultures from all over the world under the same roof. Visitors could forget about deadlines for a day and instead focus on films, friendly conversations, dancing and tasty treats.

Anna Tyshetskaya: 'Don’t Be Afraid To Dream Big!'
The admission campaign for 2022 has officially started. Anna Tyshetskaya, Director of HSE-St Petersburg, tells us what's new on the campus and what it offers to students today.
'It Is Like Having Three Separate but Intertwined Programmes'
As the 2022 admission campaign approaches, Andrey Starodubtsev, Academic Supervisor of the Master's Programme in Comparative Politics of Eurasia, talks about the programme’s unique focus and the specifics of the educational process.
International Summer School 2022: New Knowledge and St Petersburg Vibes
The traditional international Saint Petersburg HSE Summer School will take place from July 18 to August 12, offering courses in Russian language and history, business and management, and data science. The Summer School is a chance for both Russian and international students to gain new knowledge and ECTS credits while immersing themselves in the summer atmosphere of St Petersburg. The classes will be held in English in a hybrid format. In this article, our editorial board has highlighted the main features of this year’s programme.

SEM Master's Programs Open Doors Day
Do you want to know what master's education gives, how to enter the SEM master's programme and plan the next 2 years?
Come to the Open Doors Day of Master's Programs of the School of Economics and Management which will be held offline on June 23 at 18:30 at Kantemirovskaya st.3a!
There you can:
- learn about our master's programmes and prospects for master's education;
- meet and communicate with academic supervisors and professors;
- ask your questions to students and graduates of the master's programme.
'Businesses Are Looking for Fast Learners'
'Business and Politics in Modern Asia' is a master's programme aimed at students of Asian Studies and those who come from other educational backgrounds but have a strong portfolio. Each year the programme gets more practical: one can study analytics as part of elective courses, opt for various projects and do an internship at partner companies. In this interview, Liudmila Veselova, the programme’s academic supervisor, tells us in which way the programme cooperates with business, what international connections it has, and whether it is possible to enrol without the knowledge of Oriental languages.

'This Programme Will Appeal to Anyone Thinking about Launching a Successful Career Globally'
With the admission campaign for international students in full swing, Elena Shakina, Dean of the St Petersburg School of Economics and Management, revealed some details about the new International Bachelor’s in Business and Economics—including how professional tracks and two qualifications in Economics and Management will allow students to remain in demand in the labour market for a long time.

'We Shape HSE University Community Through Inter-Campus Courses'
Inter-campus courses are the subjects that are available online for students of all HSE campuses. The courses have been present at the university since 2020, and during this time have become an integral part of the educational process. In this post, we will take a look at their main features and advantages.