HSE International Student Support

Orientation Session for Freshmen FAQ Contacts

Mission of the Support and Career Centre for International Students and Alumni

Extracurricular support for international students at HSE University

The Centre provides support on issues that are beyond the responsibilities of academic departments. For example, we tell you how to get student documents (e-pass, Moscow social card, etc.), purchase for a medical insurance policy or get help from a volunteer buddy. 

Development of information resources for international students of the HSE University

We develop social networks for international students and alumni in Russian and English, and support the work of the portal istudents.hse.ru. 

Organising events for international students and alumni of HSE University

Every year, we organise many events aimed at integrating international students into the university community and familiarising them with the national traditions of Russia and other countries. Among our events are the HSE Inter Football Cup, HSE is the World festival, Maslenitsa and Russian Culture Day

Employment assistance and information support for international alumni of HSE University

We consult students and HR managers of companies on how to employ international students.

Our team

Zhanna Sorokina

Director Support and Career Centre for International Students and Alumni

Valeriia Iuzyshina

Project Team Manager

Polina Kovalenko

Project Team Manager

Contacts

Address: 11 Pokrovsky Boulevard, Moscow, office D626

Working hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 19:00

Email: istudents.support@hse.ru

Emergency phone number: +7 985 040 13 55 (for emergency support only)

Our events

Frequently asked questions

Does the Centre advise on issues related to the educational process (timetable, exam retakes, change of group, etc.)?

No, our Centre provides only extracurricular support for international students. For academic issues, please contact your study office.

Does the Centre help students to start their own club or organise an event?

Yes, we do! Send your ideas to istudents.support@hse.ru or come to our D626 office at 11 Pokrovsky Bulvar.

Will the Centre tell how to issue a Moscow social card, e-pass or other student document?

Of course! First we recommend to check our website to learn more about documents and other services. If you still have questions, send your enquiry to istudents.support@hse.ru or come to our D626 office at 11 Pokrovsky Boulevard.

Do we provide career counselling for international students?

Our Centre advises on how a foreigner can legally find a job in Russia. And if you need a CV frying or individual career counselling, contact the Career Development Centre.

News

Ahead of the holiday season, the HSE News Service talked to some international students about their reflections on the past year, expectations of the year to come, and plans for the winter break. Below, Hasnain and Syed, both from Pakistan, talk about their experiences as international students in Moscow, share their tips for successful personal growth, and send wishes to their fellow classmates.
December 25
Mohammed Yassir Ali Osman, from Sudan, graduated from HSE’s Master’s Programme in Population and Development. He is now a doctoral student at the HSE Doctoral School of Sociology and conducts research at the Laboratory of Social and Demographic Policies at the Vishnevsky Institute of Demography. Recently he presented his dissertation on the migration intention of African students in Russia. In this interview with the HSE News Service, Mohammed Yassir Ali Osman shares the highlights of his research, his future plans after completing his PhD, and his advice for prospective researchers.
December 12
Warda Tariq, from Pakistan, completed her Master’s in Data Science at HSE University–Moscow in 2024. She is now undertaking a PhD at the Faculty of Computer Science while working remotely as an AI/ML developer. Warda spoke to the HSE News Service about blending theory and practice, what an HSE education provides apart from academic knowledge, and her advice for making the most of university.
November 28