
HSE University to Hold Conference for Researchers Studying Medicine and Health
On December 3–5, 2026, HSE University in Moscow will host ‘Comorbid Field 3.0: Social Well-Being, Health, and Medicine in Multiple Contexts,’ an interdisciplinary scientific conference with international participation organised by the Centre for Comparative Research on Social Well-Being at the HSE University Faculty of Social Sciences together with the HSE University–St Petersburg School of Arts and Humanities, the Institute for Interdisciplinary Health Research at the European University at St Petersburg, and Sechenov University. Applications for participation are open until October 4.

'All Aboard!': HSE University–St Petersburg to Kick Off New Academic Year at Gulf of Finland
On the first Saturday in September, Sevkabel Port will host HSE SPB Day. We invite all first-years, students, professors, university friends, citizens, and guests of the city to celebrate the start of the academic year at the Gulf of Finland. Attendees can look forward to more than 30 student clubs, a lecture zone, meetings with partners, an initiation ceremony, and lots of surprises—read on to find out more.

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.

'From Local Initiative to Global Project': International Conference of Experts in Asian and African Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg
The Institute of Asian and African Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg is preparing to hold the international conference 'Army, Elites and Society in the Middle East and North Africa'. How large research projects appear and why international cooperation is important for Asian and African studies—read on to find out from Milana Iliushina, head of the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies.

HSE SPB Day: See You on September 13 at Sevkabel Port
The main celebration of the new academic year will take place very soon: we invite all first-years and friends of the university to HSE SPB Day at Sevkabel Port on September 13. The event combines an educational programme and recreational activities.
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‘Turning Creativity into Business' Masterclass to Support Young Creative Entrepreneurs at HSE University–St Petersburg
Anastasiia Isakova, Creative Director of Beyond Taylor, will conduct a masterclass for the 'Turning Creativity into Business' project on April 14, 2025. The event aims to serve as a launchpad for young creative entrepreneurs at HSE University–St Petersburg.

CIBA 2025: Anniversary Conference about Art and Business
On March 16, the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre will hold the fifth CIBA—an annual educational conference devoted to creative industries. The event is organised by curators and students of HSE University-St Petersburg together with representatives of the New Stage. This year's topic is trend watching, as symbolised by Tetris—reflecting the need to adapt quickly and think ahead in the industry. Entry to the event is free, but advance registration is required.
Participants of ‘Cultural Cafe’ at HSE University-St Petersburg Share Their Experience of Academic Mobility in South Korea
The building at Griboyedova Canal Embankment hosted a meeting with international students from the South Korean universities of Chung Ang and Kyung Hee, as well as HSE students who went to South Korea on an academic mobility programme.
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HSE University-St Petersburg Launches Centre for Russian Language and Culture
In 2025, HSE University-St Petersburg opened the Centre for Russian Language and Culture at the School of Arts and Humanities. The centre offers various courses for international applicants, the largest of which is the 'Pre-University Programme', a Russian preparatory course for those intending to enrol in full-time bachelor's and master's programmes. Read on to find out more about the centre's activities, courses, and study conditions.

Open Day: The Future Begins Here
On March 2, an HSE Open Day for prospective undergraduates and specialist students will take place — one of the largest and most significant events for applicants, their parents, and the entire university. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with students and representatives of educational programmes, plan their admission process, and immerse themselves in the HSE University atmosphere for a day. The event will be held in Russian.

