HSE International Student Support

Orientation Session for Freshmen FAQ Contacts

Presentations from the Orientation Session 2026

Frequently asked questions

The accommodation referral does not appear in my personal account, even though I specified my arrival date in Russia.

If your accommodation referral has not appeared in your applicant's personal account and there are less than 3 days left until your the arrival date you have specified, please contact zaselenie@hse.ru.

I previously submitted a request for a buddy, but I have not received a response yet. Will a buddy be assigned to me? 

Submitting a request for a buddy does not guarantee that you will be assigned one. We do our best to provide volunteers for everyone who requests them! If you haven’t received a response within five days, please contact buddy@hse.ru.

I will arrive late at night/on a weekend. Will I be able to check into the dormitory at that time?  

Yes, you can check in even at night or on weekends. Dormitory staff are on duty 24/7 to ensure a check-in process.