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Starting from September 1, HSE University–St Petersburg students can apply for academic mobility to universities worldwide. For the spring semester 2027, there are more than 50 universities available in 21 countries: from Brazil to Japan. Read on to learn everything about the contest rules.

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.

At HSE University St Petersburg International Partners' Week, representatives of world-leading universities discussed how to adapt to the rapid development of AI technologies: from integrating neural networks into the educational process to reconsidering the role of the person in creative professions.

Forbes Education has published its ranking of the top 20 Russian universities with the strongest reputations among employers. As in recent years, HSE University secured first place with a reputation index of 98 points. In addition, 67.2% of employers stated that they trust the quality of education provided by HSE University, an increase of three percentage points compared with last year.

In May 2026, a delegation from Sultan Qaboos University (Oman) made an official visit to HSE University. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss new forms of cooperation and partnership and to identify areas of mutual interest. Representatives of HSE’s Moscow, St Petersburg, and Nizhny Novgorod campuses spoke about their shared interest in expanding joint projects, primarily in the field of artificial intelligence—a strategic development priority for both universities.