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Kristina Alied, a student of the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies', was one of the first participants in the pilot project of academic mobility within the framework of the partnership with Alexandria University (Egypt). At the International Partners' Week 2025, HSE University-St Petersburg signed a Letter of Intent, which provided for the start of exchanges of professors and students with one of the leading universities in the Arab region. Read on to find out about the studies at Alexandria University, the life in an Egyptian family and an international student environment.

Irina Li, graduate of the Bachelor's programme 'Sociology and Social Informatics', chose HSE University-St Petersburg for its high level of training. She was attracted by the educational environment, a large number of practical tasks and a chance to work on research projects. Read on to find out about Irina's successful research activities, participation in the School of Young Sociologists and a trip to Shanghai.

Alina Baranova, graduate of the Master's programme 'Arts and Culture Management', spent a semester at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In Italy, she studied among monuments and passed oral exams on a 30-point scale. Read on to find out about the peculiarities of academic mobility, the opportunities available to HSE University-St Petersburg students and Alina's professional plans.

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.

Ekaterina Evzelman finished the second year of studies in the Bachelor's programme 'Political Science and World Politics' at HSE University-St Petersburg. She spent the spring semester at Seoul National University, one of the leading universities in South Korea. Over these months, Ekaterina not only got to know a different educational system but also explored the country, which became the focus of her research interest. Read on to find out about a huge campus, no option to pass exams by default and many other things.

Students of the Bachelor's programme 'Political Science and World Politics' at HSE University–St Petersburg participated in the Summer School at Fudan University in Shanghai. For three weeks, they studied world geopolitics and Chinese diplomatic strategies.

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.

Lin Meiran, an exchange student, spent the autumn semester at HSE University–St Petersburg. She took courses on game theory, artificial intelligence, and generative models and explored the cultural side of the city and made new friends. Read on to find out why HSE University–St Petersburg is a great destination for exchange students.