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‘HSE’s Industry Ties Are Invaluable’

Pan Zhengwu
Pan Zhengwu has spent the last seven years at HSE University—first as a student of the Bachelor’s in Software Engineering and now in the Master’s in System and Software Engineering at the Faculty of Computer Science. In addition to his busy academic schedule, he works as a mobile software engineer at Yandex and is an avid urban photographer. In his interview with the HSE News Service, Zhengwu talks about the challenges he faced when he first moved to Russia, shares his thoughts on ‘collaborating’ with AI, and reveals one of his top spots for taking photos in Moscow.

‘Opportunities Always Exist; You Just Need to Find Them’

Kartik Joshi
Kartik Joshi, from India, is pursuing a master's degree at HSE University, specialising in Data Science. In his interview, he talks about his life and studies in Moscow and invites HSE students and staff to participate in the Holi festival on March 21.

Academic Research at HSE University: Opportunities and Experiences

Academic Research at HSE University: Opportunities and Experiences
HSE University holds the status of a National Research University, a prestigious title given to a limited number of universities in Russia. As such, it has a strong commitment to training students to conduct academic research starting from the first year of bachelor’s studies. The university rewards academic research and creates an environment where students can participate in research competitions and work in research centres.

‘Brazilians and Russians Share a Unique Connection’

‘Brazilians and Russians Share a Unique Connection’
Tobias Vilhena de Moraes is a historian working at Museu Lasar Segall inSão Paulo, Brazil, and a faculty member of the Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences at the University of Campinas. He is now working on a master’s degree at HSE University-St Petersburg.

'It Is Important to Understand whether the Programme Aligns with the Students' Academic and Career Goals'

'It Is Important to Understand whether the Programme Aligns with the Students' Academic and Career Goals'
The HSE Faculty of Economic Sciences has hosted a webinar for prospective international students interested in the master's programme in Economics and Economic Policy. The session aimed to provide insights into the programme's structure, courses, and the experiences of current students. Learn more about admissions and apply for a full scholarship before March 1.

From Korea to Russia: Junseo Lee on His Master’s Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg

From Korea to Russia: Junseo Lee on His Master’s Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg
Every year, HSE University welcomes more than a thousand students from all over the world. In 2024, Junseo Lee, a student from South Korea, came to HSE University-St Petersburg as a master’s student of the programme ‘Comparative Politics of Eurasia’. In the article, Junseo shares the story of why he chose St Petersburg and HSE University in particular and his personal experience of living and studying in Russia as a foreign student.

‘Here at ICEF, I Study and Communicate with Intelligent People’

Yan Minghao, Y2 master’s student of ICEF HSE from China
Yan Minghao, from China, is in his second year of master’s study at ICEF HSE and has a passion for mathematics and Russian culture. In this interview, he shares the experience of being an ICEF student, contributing to international research venues, and travelling around Russia.

‘My PhD Journey Was Made Possible by My Studies at HSE’

Tianxiong Yu
Tianxiong Yu, 25, completed his Master’s in Economics and Economic Policy at HSE University in Moscow. He spent the second year of the programme at the University of Luxembourg and has since enrolled there on a doctoral programme. While it is no longer a joint programme, HSE graduates continue to successfully pursue PhDs at international universities. Tianxiong spoke to the HSE News Service about his memories of his master’s course and how his time at HSE paved the way for his doctoral research.

‘My Academic Experience at HSE Has Been Truly Enriching’

Onoja Abah Monday
Onoja Abah Monday, 28, from Lagos, Nigeria, is currently pursuing his master's degree in the Science of Learning and Assessment (SOLA) programme at the HSE Institute of Education. He spoke to the HSE News Service about why he chose HSE University, his fascination with Russian language and culture, and his future plans to contribute to the development of his home country.

‘People Here Want to Help You When You Are in Need’

‘People Here Want to Help You When You Are in Need’
David Kuku, from Makurdi (Benue State, Nigeria), is currently studying on the Master’s in Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition at HSE University in Moscow. In this latest instalment of a series on students’ experiences over the last year and their plans for the future, David told the HSE News Service about coming to the university on a scholarship, the busy life of an international student, and why the most interesting thing about Moscow is the people.