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Requirements

All documents submitted as a part of your application should have  English-language translation  and preferably converted to PDF or JPEG format. We kindly ask you to merge multiple page scanned copies into one document. Also, please put your surname in the file name e.g. Smith_BADiploma.pdf or Ivanov_Passport.jpeg. International candidates should apply via HSE International Recruiting Office


Portfolio Documents and evaluation criteria

Portfolio Documents

Evaluation Criteria

Max. points

Required Portfolio Documents

1

Motivation Letter

Details and complexity of arguments and motivation; English language 

15

2

Interview

Details and complexity of arguments and motivation; language

30

3

Copies of Bachelor Diploma(s)

GPA and thesis grade

10

4

Recommendation Letters (from employers and/or academic supervisor)

Contents and level of details

15

5

CV

Not evaluated separately

-

Other documents recommended for submission with Portfolio

6

Attested (by the Study Office of your academic institution) copy of bachelor’s thesis; copies of publications in scientific journals, student articles digests, etc.; or a text of an article, prepared for publication

Ability to clearly formulate the research problem, its theoretical and practical importance, the research methodology and design. 

Analytical skills, ability to work with data. 

Style and language.
20

7

Documented personal achievements including:

• Participation in the HSE Student Olympiad

• Participation in grant-supported projects with official confirmation documents

• Personal stipends or grants with official confirmation documents

• Valid international language certificates

• Other international certificates

 Achievements and resulting competencies, their relation to the Master’s Program10

TOTAL

100


Further Questions:

International students should contact HSE International Admissions or email questions to the Program’s Study Office - echeklina@hse.ru
Russian applicants should contact HSE Central admissions or email questions to the Program’s Study Office - echeklina@hse.ru