Came to Make a Difference

Yesuigen Tsogjavkhlan, a student from Mongolia, reflects on her experience of being a foreign student majoring in Public Policy and Analytics at HSE.

The Skill of Public Speaking for Study and Life

Why public speaking is so important in our lives and how to prepare for it.

A Thai Student in Russia

Pat Mameesuk, a Master student at HSE, talks about his life, study, travels and expressions in Russia.

11 Skills Needed to Study Abroad

Studying abroad is really a long-term challenge for young people, and not all students are suitable for this difficult route. A guide by Thao Pham.

My Amazing Trip to Murmansk

Murmansk, a city located in the far northwest of Russia, is a place of stunning natural beauty and fascinating history. Hai Ngoc Le on her trip to this place during the New Year vacation.

Bekzod Karimov, a student from Tashkent State Law University, Uzbekistan, joined an exchange program at HSE University in Saint Petersburg in 2024.
June 11
From K-pop fan to Korean explorer. The ultimate 1-week itinerary for visiting Korea for the 1st time by Svetlana Ten.
June 10
Studying at HSE has been nothing but a wonderful experience. In this video, Esther Adwoa Obiribea Danso shares her journey with HSE Illuminated readers.
June 09
HSE University is known for the great opportunities it gives to international students from all around the world. Every student who comes here for their studies finds it exciting, yet challenging.
June 06
Benjamin Sarpong shares with us in an interview what the HSE Africa Connect initiative is all about.
June 05
An interview with Arina Panfilova about her exciting exchange at Università Cattolica in Milan, Italy.
May 13
The Higher School of Economics Russia is a multicultural institution with students from all over the world.
May 12

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