HSE International Student Support

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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

Центр поддержки и карьеры иностранных студентов и выпускников: Директор центра

Vitaly Sochnov

Заместитель директора Центра поддержки и карьеры иностранных студентов и выпускников

Iuzyshina Valeriia

Центр поддержки и карьеры иностранных студентов и выпускников: Менеджер

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

HSE ‘Study Tour Experience’ is a unique project for international applicants who want to experience what it's like to be an HSE master’s student. The international training internship by the HSE International Admissions Office has been functioning since 2020 in two formats (offline and online) and in two languages—Russian and English. In the autumn semester of the 2024/25 academic year, the internship will take place November 11–23. The application deadline is October 13.
October 07
On 23 September, at the Russian House in Jakarta, the delegation from HSE University in St Petersburg, headed by Director Anna Tyshetskaya, introduced Indonesian school students and their parents to the educational programmes at the university and the opportunities for studying in Russia.
September 25
Nikolay Bogdanov, 28, from Sofia, Bulgaria, graduated from the Psychology programme of the HSE Faculty of Social Sciences in 2022. Currently, he is based in the Netherlands, where he pursues a master's degree in behavioural sciences at Radboud University and works as a life coach. In an interview with the HSE News Service, Nikolay shares his experience at HSE University, his professional challenges and achievements, as well as the importance of teamwork, persistent curiosity, and self-improvement.
September 18