
International Students Share Why They Choose HSE University-St Petersburg
Moving to another country is a big step, and studying there is even more so. In 2026, HSE University-St Petersburg welcomed more than 250 international students. At the Orientation Day, they learned more about the educational process and Russian culture and shared why they chose HSE University.

HSE University-St Petersburg School of Art and Design Organises Fashion Show of Students' Collections at VK Office in the Singer House
HSE University-St Petersburg School of Art and Design, with the support of VK, has held a fashion show in the Singer House, one of the most famous architectural monuments in the city. They presented the work of the graduates of the continuing education programme and the first-year bachelor's students.

'Once HSE Student—Always HSE Student': How HSE University-St Petersburg Graduation Ceremony 2026 Went
The concert and sports complex 'Arena' hosted one of the main events of the academic year—the graduation ceremony of HSE University-St Petersburg. In 2026, 1782 bachelor's and master's students of HSE University-St Petersburg got their diplomas, and 303 of them received an honours diploma. The festival gathered almost 6000 guests: bachelor's and master's graduates, their families and friends, as well as professors and mentors.

'Cradle of Culture': HSE University-St Petersburg Brings Together Guests from Eight Countries at Arab Countries Festival
HSE University-St Petersburg hosted the Arab Culture Day. About 100 guests from Egypt, Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria, and other countries got acquainted with the history of the Persian Gulf states, tried on traditional costumes, and tasted Oriental food.

'AI, Diplomacy and Cultural Heritage': Main Theses in Expert Sessions of HSE University-St Petersburg Faculties at IPW-2026
HSE University-St Petersburg International Partners' Week continued with the Academic Day. Experts from different countries and researchers from HSE University held more than ten strategic sessions and discussed the ethics of AI use, the development of diplomacy in the age of multipolarity and new formats of university cooperation.

'Cultural Code in the Design Language': Rope Shop Building Hosts the International Exhibition of Student Works
HSE University-St Petersburg continues the tradition of international student exhibition: the first joint initiative of the university and the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (Indonesia) at IPW-2025 gathered more than 100 participants. This year, the finalists of the contest 'Cinema as Cultural Brand' from Russia, France, China, India and Brazil presented their works devoted to visual and communication projects.

Representatives of Universities Worldwide Discuss Challenges of Higher Education in the Age of AI in St Petersburg
On May 20, more than 100 delegates from 20 countries, including China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Qatar, and the UAE, took part in the business programme of HSE International Partners’ Week 2026. The key sessions of the large-scale forum, dedicated to priority areas of global cooperation in science and higher education, were held at the Sergey Kuryokhin Centre for Contemporary Art in St Petersburg.

HSE International Partners' Week Starts in St Petersburg
It is the third time that HSE University-St Petersburg has become a centre for a global academic dialogue. Dozens of lectures and workshops by researchers from China, Brazil, Mexico, India, Japan, Serbia, Tunisia and other countries: the programme of the HSE St Petersburg International Partners' Week started with the Student Day. The venue for the global academic dialogue was the Rope Shop Educational Space.

'Rhythms of Africa': HSE University-St Petersburg Brings Together Guests from 15 Countries at International Festival
HSE University-St Petersburg hosted the African Festival. The Rope Shop Educational Space welcomed guests from Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana and other countries. During a panel discussion, representatives of businesses and leading St Petersburg universities discussed ways to enhance relations between Russia and Africa, while international students shared stories of their career success.

HSE University–St Petersburg and UPES Hold Summer School on Climate Programmes
HSE University–St Petersburg and UPES University (India) held a joint summer school for students and researchers on the influence of international organisations on environmental regulation policy in Russia and India. HSE University–St Petersburg was represented by Aleksei Sorbale, academic supervisor of the Bachelor's programmes 'Political Science and World Politics' and 'Data Analytics for Politics and Society.'

