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

The HSE University–St Petersburg Summer School brought together about 50 students from ten countries. The participants studied political geography, modern Russian culture and language, statistical analysis, and intercultural communications. Read on to find out what opportunities HSE University–St Petersburg offers international students.
August 17
Gabriele Marchini, from Italy, graduated from the ICEF Bachelor’s Programme in Economics and Finance. In his interview with the HSE News Service, he shares why he chose Moscow to pursue his education, what difficulties he faced studying in Bologna, and why he looks forward to continuing his academic path at ICEF.
August 14
Huh Yun is from South Korea, lived in Kyrgyzstan, and has now moved to Moscow to study on the HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. In this interview with the HSE News Service, Yun talks about what makes HSE a forward-thinking university, how students can help each other settle into university life, and why it’s important to keep challenging yourself.
August 07