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Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg Launches Centre for Russian Language and Culture

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.

Illustration for news: On Russian Students' Day, HSE University-St Petersburg Opens a New Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

On Russian Students' Day, HSE University-St Petersburg Opens a New Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

A famous monument of constructivism—the Rope Shop of the Red Nailer factory—became a new educational building of HSE University-St Petersburg. Approximately four thousand students will study in the building at 25 Liniya Street on Vasilyevsky Island.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg to Open Modern Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

HSE University-St Petersburg to Open Modern Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

On January 25, Russian Students' Day, HSE University-St Petersburg will open a new educational space in the building of the Rope Shop of the Red Nailer factory on Vasilievsky Island. The monument of constructivism, which was designed by the prominent architect Yakov Chernikhov, will become a centre for the development of IT, engineering, design and media communications. Approximately four thousand students will study in the building.

Illustration for news: Experiencing Japanese Studies in Practice: HSE University Strengthens Cooperation with Japanese Universities

Experiencing Japanese Studies in Practice: HSE University Strengthens Cooperation with Japanese Universities

In December, a delegation from HSE University, led by Rector Nikita Anisimov, visited Japan to strengthen educational and scientific cooperation. Representatives from HSE University met with the leaders of prominent institutions in Russian studies, including Tokai University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Hosei University, and Keio University. The visit, initiated at the invitation of the Japanese Ambassador to Russia, marked the first official visit by a delegation from a Russian university to Japan since 2022.

Illustration for news: International Research Project Competition Starts

International Research Project Competition Starts

HSE University launches a new competition ‘International Academic Cooperation'. The competition's goal is to strengthen international scientific ties, expand the research agenda, and involve students of all levels in world-class basic research.

Illustration for news: HSE University Launches International Research Project Competition

HSE University Launches International Research Project Competition

HSE has announced the latest ‘International Academic Cooperation of HSE University’ open competition of joint basic research projects. The competition is aimed at strengthening global scientific collaboration, expanding the university's research agenda, and involving students and postgraduates in world-class fundamental research.

Illustration for news: HSE University Starts Collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University in India

HSE University Starts Collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University in India

HSE University has signed a memorandum of understanding with India's leading university, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. All HSE campuses will participate in the collaboration. Under the memorandum, the two universities will share teaching experience, conduct joint research, and organise short-term academic and cultural exchange programmes.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Open Joint Laboratory

HSE University-St Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Open Joint Laboratory

HSE University-St Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have opened a mirror laboratory in the sphere of social entrepreneurship. The opening ceremony of the Russian part of this laboratory took place in the framework of the International Partners' Days which gathered delegations from 23 foreign universities.

Illustration for news: Expedition to the Himalayas: What To Expect

Expedition to the Himalayas: What To Expect

Pretty soon, six students of HSE University-St Petersburg will go on an expedition to the Himalayas jointly organised with the University of Delhi. We found out the details of the international project from Alexander Sorokin, Dean of the St Petersburg School of Social Sciences, and addressed some questions to Agata Kurnos, 4th-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'Public Policy and Analytics', who will join the expedition.

Illustration for news: HSE University Graduates to Be Able to Receive Diplomas in NFT Format

HSE University Graduates to Be Able to Receive Diplomas in NFT Format

HSE University and the social network VK are launching a pilot project to issue NFT diplomas. The diplomas will take the form of digital images with programmed metadata about the graduate, their educational programme, and year of graduation. Graduates of 38 continuing professional education programmes at the Faculty of Law from 2019–2023 will be the first to receive such diplomas. Based on the results of the pilot project, the possibility of implementing the innovation in other faculties and educational programmes will be considered.