HSE International Student Support

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.


STEP 1. WEBINARS

Each year, we hold webinars to help international students prepare for their arrival. Stay tuned for the webinar that will be held in 2025 - the date will be announced in early July. 

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

Read about orientation session-2024 for international freshmen. Materials for 2025 will be published 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.



Have any questions?

CONTACT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS FOR ENROLMENT INFO

inter@hse.ru

CONTACT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT FOR OTHER

istudents.support@hse.ru



International Student Support. Campuses

Moscow

St Petersburg

Nizhny Novgorod

Perm


News

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