Высшая школа экономики, ВШЭ)
 Moscow
City
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 1992
Foundation
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 44100
Number of students
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 2265€ - 6000€
Semester Tuition Fees
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 500€
Ø monthly cost of living
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 Yes
Scholarships available
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 February 03, September 02
Application Deadline
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 20/1
Student - staff ratio
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 63
Nations represented
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Students pay a reasonable amount of money at the start of every academic year in tuition for their academic programs, however, the cost varies depending on the different programs and levels of study.
Student fees are paid in the local currency, Russian Rubles (RUB), and all payments in foreign currencies must be converted to rubles.
Typically the tuition average for a program at HSE ranges from 210,000 to 370,000 rubles, the exact cost of the program would be communicated to our applicants respectively.
Similarly, the university also provides scholarships and fee waivers for international students at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels of study.
The university also awards prizes in outstanding non-academic activities for talented students, these prizes typically cover the students full or partial tuition for the duration of their programs.
Application Requirements
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International student applications for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate placements run all year long but please ensure to begin the process as early as possible.
The requirements also vary from program to program and many departments have special requirements, however, a general overview of what is usually required include:
| Completed online application form via RocApply | High school leaving certificate (For Undergraduate students) | Curriculum Vitae/ Resume |
| International Passport (Scanned) | High school-leaving examination results | And More |
| Thesis proposal (For Graduate and Post-graduate students) | Academic transcripts (scanned) |
Some programs require certain faculty interviews conducted as a requirement for admission.
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| Graduate and post-graduate students can submit the abstract of their bachelor's project | Personal statement (detailing why you want to study the particular program and what contribution it’ll make towards your future career, 500 words max) |
Test of English or Russian Language results or exam scores that show adequate knowledge in English or Russian Language.
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A-Level Certificate Bachelor's Degree
A-Level Certificate English Proficiency (Where applicable)Ranking
 150 - 300 Euro / month
Accomodation
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300 Euro / month
Cost of living
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 150 Euro / month
Food
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 Free, the University offers shuttles
Transportation
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| Founded in 1992 | Student Population: 44,100 local and international understudies | Ph.D. Programs: 115 |
| Located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Russia. | Academic Staff: Approximately 7,000 instructors and research members | Online Programs: 143 |
| Type: Public | Bachelor Programs: 80 |
International Representation: 3,400+ students from 195 countries on the globe.
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| Acronym: HSE | Master’s Programs: 179 | Scholarships: Available |
| Has Campus in multiple offices | International Affiliations: 367 foreign partnerships in 63 nations |
Social Media Presence: Available on social platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more
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| Global: 121 / In Russia: 4 (The Three University Missions Ranking 2020) | Global: 251-300 / In Russia: 3 (THE World University Ranking 2019/2020) |
Global: 322 / In Russia: 7 (QS World University Ranking 2019/2020)
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The Higher School of Economics (HSE) was founded in 1992 and in its first year the university’s intake was a little above 150 students, today the school has swiftly grown to be the youngest and one of the most relevant institutions in Russia. Today more than 32,000 students study in their Moscow campus alone.
HSE is one of Russia’s most prominent research universities and they actively develop striving relationships with many leading international research and educational centers.
Up to 40% of HSE’s annual expenditure is invested in the university’s development in efforts that include creating long-term projects, developing new ways to attract and support academic talent, and enriching the academic environment of the university.
HSE attracts strong applicants from all around the world and is continuously gaining global recognition. In the past decade, the number of foreign students at HSE has grown nearly 20 times and currently around 3,400 international students are enrolled at HSE, and by 2025 this number is expected to double.
Although courses have been primarily taught in Russian, the university continues to expand the number of programs taught entirely in English, which now includes 39 master's programs, 8 bachelor’s programs, summer, visiting, and exchange programs. HSE has 857 double-degree programs in collaboration with top universities around the world.
In light of the school’s commitment to advancement, lectures from top professors and instructors at HSE are now delivered online and currently, 143 courses are available on the school’s online study platform. This number is also expected to increase in the coming years.
To enrich its academic environment, the university actively recruits international professors and researchers with insight and education from many top institutions around the world.
International scholars currently account for around 12% of all university faculty and will reach an estimated 17% by 2024. HSE has created 32 international laboratories under the supervision of leading academic scholars, these laboratories contribute to the development of the university’s academic environment.
Some of the achievements of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE)
Data-driven studies and research in a broad context are key distinctions of all schools and faculties at HSE. The university understands the importance of digitalization in subject areas like Humanities and Social Sciences and certainly for Business and Academic. The university also fosters smart education and individualism when it comes to studying and learning.
Student Life at Higher School of Economics (HSE)
HSE has everything a student will need to fall more in love with their desired course of study. As a student, you benefit from a wide range of tutorials and assistive learning methods, fascinating lecturers and online courses.
The school boasts significantly of all the necessary equipment and enthusiastic teachers and colleagues with an intrinsic interest in learning.
As a student at HSE, not only do you have access to the best academic teaching, you also enjoy the very vibrant social communities that are present at all four of the university’s campus locations.
There are over 180 student clubs and associations that support various individual interests, these clubs also highlight many social issues that plague our society today.
The impact and reach of these student organizations exceed even some of HSE’s machinations. Since the university promotes individualism, all forms of creative outlets are encouraged on campus and students to benefit from a society that is inclusive and supportive.
The university has built 12 world-standard libraries that cater to their growing population of students. The library resources are very well-sourced and materials for learning are very accessible for students on campus with both physical and online educational materials.
As a university that is also modern, the university campus has wifi internet connectivity every corner of every HSE campus.
InnovationHSE is a young and ambitious university that is open to innovation and modern technology. Under just a few short years, the university has already achieved the prestigious status of National Research University in Russia, a title that is akin to the ‘Ivy League’ title in the USA. The university joins the ranks of many renowned Russian universities that were founded hundreds of years ago. |
GlobalizationHSE is on course to become an influential global research university and seeks to become a worthy competitor to the world’s great universities. The school has several affiliations with many leading institutions and they encourage international learning and exchange education. HSE also has double-degree courses at different world institutions and the best academic and business partnerships from more than 60 countries |
LocationThe university has its main campus in Moscow which is the capital and economic hub of Russia, the city is also an exciting mix of culture, people and languages. The second campus is located in St. Petersburg which has been named as the most innovative city in Russia, students freely explore and learn from the many possibilities that surround them. The other two cities Nizhny Novgorod and Perm are very historical with a very modern outlook, they present the perfect juxtaposition of Russian culture today. |
TrainingHSE is poised to equip its students with academic knowledge, communication skills, and are armed with an entrepreneurial mindset. The university also prioritizes research at all levels, from undergraduate to doctoral students, in doing so, students learn quickly that they can create something at HSE and contribute positively to the development of certain areas of knowledge. |
Present on the university campus is 20 dormitories that serve both local and international students. HSE student dormitories are a great place to meet and connect with students from different parts of the world and the dorms come in different types and at different prices between 1,000 – 1,500 RUB per month inclusive of utilities such as electricity, heating, internet.
The dormitories have laundry rooms, study rooms, and kitchens for students who wish to prepare their own meals. The dormitories available at HSE are only a walking distance from the main campus area and are extremely comfortable for students.
For the individuals who opt to stay in private accommodation around the city, there are plenty of options for them to choose from, students cant rent private out-of-school apartments and flats that suit their individual needs, taste and budget.
The cost of renting an off-campus apartment varies from the location and the market value to the distance to the city center and many other factors.
Typically, the price for renting a one-bedroom apartment is about 25,000 RUB and the price for renting one room in a flat, called home-sharing, is about 20,000 to 25,000 RUB depending on how luxurious the apartment is and the facilities they come with.
Renting off-campus accommodation usually comes separate from the utilities and the price for electricity, water, heating, and others comes at a per-usage basis.
The University provides sports and exercise facilities in many of the dormitories on campus. These sports halls are run by professional coaches and instructors providing a healthy community of individuals who would train talented athletes or students who wish to improve their skills or learn new skills.
To be a part of the sports centers on campus, students must present a valid health report that states that they are fit to engage in athletic activities. There is a gymnasium for daily exercises in each of the dormitories for individuals who wish to keep fit or stay sit.
At the university cafeteria present on campus, a variety of meal options are available for students at Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner hours and they cost around 150-200 RUB per person.
The university cafeteria offers buffet-style meals at peak periods of the day, students who stay on campus and those who do not, purchase their meals from the cafeteria and there are good reviews to that effect.
Similarly, outside the university environment, there are several restaurants and fast-food outlets that serve delicious meals at any time of the day.
Typically a student can spend around 800 to 1200 RUB eat a good dinner at a normal restaurant, also fast-food chains such as McDonalds and KFC offer very many good inexpensive options for from between 200 to 300 RUB.
Individuals who love to shop and prepare for their own meals can do so with only 2,000 RUB regardless of their dietary concerns or eating habits.
Transportation in Russia is very seamless and effective, students find that they are able to move around fairly easily in their local environment and even across the country.
Students in Russia enjoy very highly subsidized student discounts on transport services such as buses, trains, trams, and metros.
There are student cards that have low prices of 700 RUB for one month, compared to the 2,700 RUB they would have to pay without the card. A taxi trip around town cost about 300 to 1,00 RUB contingent of the distance covered.
Moscow is situated in western Russia close to the country’s border with Ukraine, Belarus, and Estonia, it is the country’s capital and its largest and richest city. Moscow holds a special place in the eyes of the world, its opulence, grandeur, and spectacular landscape sets Moscow at the epicenter of some of history’s most pivotal moments.
The city echoes with stories of triumph, tragedy and innovation, stories of legendary Czars and literary greats, political revolutions and the international space race that forever changed the world.
Today Moscow continues to fascinate many people around the world, the city is absolutely modern with a European edge.
Bustling with a population of more than 11 million residents, the highest concentration of billionaires in the world and an attitude befitting one of the world's greatest cities.
Home of the Red Square at the heart of the city, the majestic St. Basil’s Cathedral and The Kremlin and many other world heritage sites.
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