How to Apply

Please be aware that Russian government and HSE scholarships and tuition fee waivers are not applicable.  

Important Dates for an International Applicant

Important Dates for a Russian Citizen

Important Dates for an International Applicant in 2026

Step 1 —  Submit an Application Form

• Applications can be submitted during two windows:
  • Preliminary application period: April 20 – June 19, 2026
  • Main application period: June 20 – August 3, 2026 (deadline: 18:00 Moscow time)
• During the main application period, applications must be submitted via RU ID (if you are outside Russia) the Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services (EPGU / Госуслуги) (if you are in Russia). During the preliminary period, applications are submitted through ASAV. 
  Please note: Applicants whose applications were approved during the preliminary application period are still required to re-submit their application via RU ID or the Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services (EPGU / Госуслуги). Upon receipt of the application through these services, the scores received during the preliminary selection will be automatically assigned to such applicants.
• Registration instructions and the required attachments can be found here.
• In your application form, select the "Financial Analyst" program.
• The deadline to upload your portfolio is also August 3, 2026 at 17:00 Moscow time.
• Once fully completed, click "Submit application" at the bottom of the form. Please note this action is final and cannot be reversed.

Useful contacts:

• if any questions about the programme, please write to bank@hse.ru;
• if any questions about the Personal Account and the Application Form, please address to HSE International Admissions. 

Step 2 —  Application Evaluation

• Your application will be reviewed by the admissions committee. Evaluation criteria are available here.
• For master's programs, the review period is up to 2 weeks. If additional documents are required, the process may take longer.
• You may be contacted by a program manager to arrange an interview.
• The committee's decision will appear in your personal account:
  • ♦ Recommended for admission to a fee-paying place
  • ♦ Denied — you are welcome to apply next year
• If you applied to two programs and the first rejects your application, it will automatically be considered for the second.

Step 3 —  Enrolment

• If the committee's decision is positive, confirm your offer by August 5, 2026 at 12:00 Moscow time in the "Offer of Admission" section of your personal account.
• After your confirmation, the HSE team will contact you with enrolment details.
• Contracts and tuition payment must be completed by August 17, 2026 at 18:00 Moscow time. Ranked lists are formed on August 18–19, with the official enrolment order issued on August 20, 2026.
• You may review the standard agreement for fee-paying students in advance.
• Visa invitation: Processing begins as soon as you submit your consent and takes 15–20 business days. Please note that visa invitation processing is currently suspended for citizens of Algeria, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, Cameroon, Libya, Mali, Pakistan, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia. If any issues arise, contact HSE International Admissions.
• We strongly recommend reviewing the before arrival recommendations and visiting the HSE International Student Support website.

Important Dates for a Russian Citizen in 2026

For more information please visit the "Траектория поступления" page.