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Orientation Session for Freshmen FAQ Contacts

Newly Enrolled Students of the Moscow Campus


Welcome to HSE University!

If you are a foreign citizen and would like to learn more about the admissions process at HSE University, please check the International Admissions.

If you are already enrolled, here are some helpful tips for international students.

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Handbook for International Students

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STEP 1. WEBINARS

Each year, we hold webinars to help international students prepare for their arrival. The webinar for first-year students was held on July 30, 2025.

STEP 2. CHECKLIST

Make sure to follow our checklist in order to have everything prepared before your arrival.

STEP 3. BUDDY PROGRAMME

If you need assistance from a buddy volunteer, request one here. Read about what a buddy can do to help you here.

STEP 4. ORIENTATION SESSION

Check out the materials about orientation session-2025 for international freshmen held in August.

STEP 5. CHECK OUR WEBSITE

Explore the information on istudents.hse.ru website, where we have collected all the important things about studying and living in Moscow as a foreign student . If you have any questions, feel free to email us istudents.support@hse.ru.

STEP 6. OBTAINING AN ELECTRONIC PASS

Read the instructions for obtaining an HSE electronic pass.

STEP 7. MANDATORY PROCEDURES FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

All international students are required to undergo medical examination, fingerprinting and photographing within 90 days of entering Russia. Be sure to study the general procedure on the website ivisa.hse.ru, and also read the information about free medical examination at this link.



Have any questions?

CONTACT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS FOR ENROLMENT INFO

inter@hse.ru

CONTACT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT FOR OTHER

istudents.support@hse.ru



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