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All newsOpen Day: The Future Begins Here
On March 2, an HSE Open Day for prospective undergraduates and specialist students will take place—one of the largest and most significant events for applicants and the entire university. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with students and representatives of educational programmes, plan their admission process, and immerse themselves in the HSE University atmosphere for a day. The event will be held in Russian.
HSE Continues Admission for International Applicants
The number of applications has nearly doubled: as of today, more than 2,600 applications have been submitted for undergraduate programmes, and more than 2,400 for master's programmes. This increased interest from international applicants in studying at HSE confirms the university's status as one of the most sought-after Russian universities abroad.
Victory in Life and in Games: GameDevFest Held at HSE
The second GameDevFest, a festival for computer game developers organised by the HSE Faculty of Computer Science (FCS), took place at the Pokrovka campus. Student developers showcased demo versions of their games, while guests and organisers discussed the state of the industry, opportunities for gamification, and game development education.
HSE ICEF and China’s SWUFE RIEM Launch Double Master’s Degree
In January 2025, HSE University entered into a cooperation agreement with the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) to implement a double master’s that joins ICEF’s Financial Economics programme with SWUFE’s Master's in Finance. Combining the best of China and Russia’s academic frameworks, this new degree offers a unique study-abroad experience.
‘Here at ICEF, I Study and Communicate with Intelligent People’
Yan Minghao, from China, is in his second year of master’s study at ICEF HSE and has a passion for mathematics and Russian culture. In this interview, he shares the experience of being an ICEF student, contributing to international research venues, and travelling around Russia.
HSE University to Teach Russian Language to Students in UAE
HSE University is launching a joint undergraduate programme, ‘Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language,’ in partnership with Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities in Abu Dhabi. This is the first Russian language programme approved by the UAE Ministry of Education.
‘Corporate Finance Is an Intriguing Field That Offers Immense Flexibility in Your Professional Life’
With less than three weeks left to apply for full scholarships for master's programmes, the HSE University School of Finance held an online meeting to offer key details for prospective students of the Strategic Corporate Finance programme for the 2025/26 academic year. The meeting covered topics ranging from courses and admission requirements to the international student experience at HSE University.
‘My PhD Journey Was Made Possible by My Studies at HSE’
Tianxiong Yu, 25, completed his Master’s in Economics and Economic Policy at HSE University in Moscow. He spent the second year of the programme at the University of Luxembourg and has since enrolled there on a doctoral programme. While it is no longer a joint programme, HSE graduates continue to successfully pursue PhDs at international universities. Tianxiong spoke to the HSE News Service about his memories of his master’s course and how his time at HSE paved the way for his doctoral research.
Exploring Traditions: HSE Students Celebrate Lunar New Year
On February 1, 2025, the HSE Cultural Centre hosted its annual celebration of the Lunar New Year. This large-scale event brought together students and teachers with an interest in the cultures of East Asian countries. The celebration was organised by the School of Asian Studies at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, the Department of Internationalisation, the HSE Chinese Club, as well as other university clubs—the Musubi Japanese Club and the Hanryang Korean Club.
Events
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ANR-Lab Open Seminar 'How to Collect All Publications of a Scientific Field for Free and Find Your Niche in It in One Click: An Overview of OpenAlex and VosViewer'
- 18February
Maksim Stepanyants to speak on 'An Attempt at a Comprehensive Description of Modern Eastern Armenian Additive Marker ēl'
- 25February
Workshop 'AI Tools for Learning / Teaching Writing'
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