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American Students Delve into Russian Language, Culture, and History

American Students Delve into Russian Language, Culture, and History
On February 1, a group of American students started their short-term on-campus study programme at HSE University. During three months, the students will take courses in post-Soviet Russian history, contemporary Russian domestic and foreign policy, social anthropology, and a practical course of Russian as a Foreign Language.

‘Gaining Practical Knowledge and Learning to Do a Lot in a Short Time’—The Life of an HSE PhD Student

Milica Simonovic
Milica Simonovic, from Belgrade, Serbia, is a doctoral student at the HSE University Faculty of Economic Sciences. She is currently working on her doctoral thesis on corporate governance and intellectual capital disclosure. We interviewed Milica to find out more about her thesis and her experience of the university’s application process for PhD students.

‘Our Objective Is to Be There for the International Students’

‘Our Objective Is to Be There for the International Students’
Newly elected members of the Council of International Student Association talk about their plans

Applications for Study Tour Experience Close February 13

Applications for Study Tour Experience Close February 13
Applications are still open for the Study Tour Experience, an international programme for international students who are considering applying for HSE master’s programmes this year. Participants (who will be selected as part of a competition) will be able to attend lectures and seminars at HSE University from February 21 to March 5. Participation is free of charge.

New procedures for the provision of places in dormitories published at HSE

New procedures for the provision of places in dormitories published at HSE
The policy defines who is eligible for places in HSE dormitories

Admissions for HSE University Online Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes Open

Admissions for HSE University Online Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes Open
Admissions for a number of online programmes start on February 1, 2022. The HSE News Service reports on the programmes and benefits available.

Student Life Survey 2021 is underway at HSE University

Student Life Survey 2021 is underway at HSE University
All international students are invited to take the survey. Your opinion is important for HSE University!

‘When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade and Share It’

‘When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade and Share It’
Stand Up Club at HSE University

HSE ISSEK’s Newly Accredited Master’s in Management: ‘It’s Challenging, but It Pays Off in the End’

HSE ISSEK’s Newly Accredited Master’s in Management: ‘It’s Challenging, but It Pays Off in the End’
In December 2021, the HSE ISSEK English-language Master’s programme in Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation became one of three HSE University management programmes to receive European accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development. We spoke to Dirk Meissner, the academic supervisor of the programme, about the significance of European accreditation, the programme’s unique opportunities for students, and student engagement in research.

‘Coming Here Felt Like the Right Choice’

Leticia Ines and Alejandro Perna
Leticia Ines and Alejandro Perna first met in a Russian lesson in Buenos Aires. Now, eight years later, they are studying together in HSE University’s Preparatory Year programme. They spoke to the News Service about how their love for Russian language and culture brought them together and led them to enrol at HSE University, what their classes are like, and where they see their careers going after they complete their studies in Moscow.