Application Process

Within around 2 weeks after receiving a nomination, SIMO  contacts all nominated students with instructions on the application process.

Application to HSE University is done through an online platform. All nominated students receive login details and are required to fill in their online HSE University profile.

Documents to be uploaded into an online HSE University profile:

Passport

  • Double page spread, no watermarks and/or drawings are allowed;
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the proposed start date of the visa.

 

1 photo 30mm*40mm

·        Your face takes up 70% to 80% of the photo;

·        The head is centered in the image; you look directly at the camera and show your full face;

·        If you normally wear glasses, your eyes are clearly visible in the photo;

·        Photo must have sharp focus and a good color balance;

·        The photographs is color with white or off-white background that is not patterned or busy.

A motivation letter

Written in English or in Russian; 300-500 words long.

Transcript of Records

  • Signed and stamped by your home university coordinator;
  • Submitted in English or in Russian.

Reference Letter (optional)

  • It should be written by a person who is familiar with your academic performance (a professor/a research supervisor/a teaching assistant).
  • Submitting a Letter of Reference is optional, however, students are sometimes asked for it when enrolling for courses. 

Contacts

Student International Mobility Office (SIMO)

We are part of Department of Internationalisation 

  • Visiting hours
    Mon.— Wed., 10:00 — 13:00
    Thu. — Fr., 14:00 — 17:00
Tatiana Gremiakina

Incoming mobility coordinator

phone: +7 (495) 772-9590, then dial extension 27806
Valeriya Sokolova

Director of SIMO

phone: +7 (495) 772-9590, then dial extension 27668