Unique Culture, Arab Hospitality, and Six Exam Periods Per Year: HSE University–St Petersburg Student on Her Studies in Oman
Daria Semenova, fourth-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies,' spent a semester at the University of Nizwa in Oman. There, she immersed herself in the language environment and came to know the culture of the modern Arab world. Read on to find out about why Daria chose Oman, the specifics of her studies there, and the value of international experience.
'Go Beyond': HSE University–St Petersburg Student on Her Exchange Studies in Malaysia and New Experiences
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.
'Global Context': HSE University-St Petersburg Student on Academic Mobility Peculiarities and Studies in France
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.
'Living Language and Thousand-Year Traditions': Students of 'Asian and African Studies' on Internship in Oman
An internship in the country of the studied language is the most important part of training for experts in Arab Studies, as it allows students to complement their academic education with immersion in the living language environment and culture of the modern Arab world. Read on to find out about the experience of studying at the University of Nizwa shared by the fourth-year students of the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies.
Four Modules, Ten Points, and Mandatory Minor Courses: What Studies at HSE University–St Petersburg Are Like
HSE University–St Petersburg is launching a special project to tell prospective students about faculties, educational programmes, and student life—everything to help you make an informed choice. This first article focuses on the most important aspect: the educational process at HSE University and how it differs from other universities.
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.
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.
Getting Employed in Russia After Studies
Finding employment in Russia upon graduating from HSE University–St Petersburg is realistic—this was the message conveyed on January 25 (Student Day) at a panel session featuring graduates of the university. Sharing both their academic journey and professional achievements, they spoke at the conference organised in the Rope Shop Educational Space.