'Lessons in Flexibility and Finance': Master's Student from HSE University-St Petersburg Spends a Semester at One of the Best Malaysian Universities
Kseniya Turenko, 2nd-year student of the master's programme 'Finance' at HSE University-St Petersburg, spent a semester at the University of Malaya. Read on to find out how students live in Malaysia, how the programme in Economics is different and what studies in another country give you.
Collaboration and Synthesis of Ideas: How the Conference 'CIBA' at the New Stage of Alexandrinsky Theatre Went
The New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre hosted the sixth annual conference 'CIBA: Creative Industries. Business. Art'. It was organised by professors and students of the Master's programme 'Arts and Culture Management' at HSE University-St Petersburg. The event united more than 200 participants representing business, educational and museum spheres.
‘Entrepreneurship Aligned with Human Dignity’: HSE University–St Petersburg to Open New Master’s Programme
In 2026, HSE University–St Petersburg is launching a new English-taught Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In this 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 their 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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘Life Is for the Brave’: HSE University–St Petersburg Student from Mexico Wins StudRussia Competition
Gisel Sarahi Vergara Herrera, second-year student of the Master’s programme ‘Arts and Culture Management,’ became a winner of the StudRussia all-Russian competition for international students. Her project was awarded the first prize in the ‘Creative Spirit’ category. Read on to find out about Gisel’s work and experience of participating in such a large-scale contest for international students.
'International Exchange': How HSE University-St Petersburg Project 'Cultural Cafe' Breaks Stereotypes about Student Mobility Programmes
HSE University-St Petersburg unites students from the majority of continents. University extracurricular activities help to shape a unique educational and cultural experience. The project 'Cultural Cafe' brings together students from various academic concentrations and countries who are interested in exploring academic mobility opportunities.
'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.