Programme Overview

Led entirely in English, International Bachelor's Programme "International Relations and Global Studies" prepares students for careers in the international public and private spheres. Successful graduates receive a Russian Bachelor in "International Relations" and "Public Policy and Social Sciences" from HSE University. 

The programme combines the academic strengths of HSE Universityand international experience, offering a wide selection of rigorous courses in fields ranging from history and political science to economics and mathematics, and including a choice among ten different foreign languages. Students build their own intellectual and communications skills, develop strong, persuasive writing skills, and hone their ability to formulate, analyze and discuss ideas. Graduates of the programme are well prepared to begin their careers in business, civil service or academia, or to continue their education by pursuing a master’s degree in Russia or internationally.

The application process is highly competitive and based on merit. International applicants have to pass HSE internal exams in World History and English. The detailed information is available via the link.

Successful applicants must also provide evidence of their English language proficiency through results from international language exams (except for language certificates issued by organizations recognized as undesirable in the Russian Federation).

This programme is tuition-based and Russian Government scholarships are not available.