HSE and China’s Top Universities to Launch Large-Scale Research and Education Projects
As part of the official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the People’s Republic of China, the HSE delegation led by Rector Nikita Anisimov concluded new cooperation agreements with major Chinese universities. The agreements are designed to expand bilateral partnerships in education, science, and cultural exchange.
During the visit, the HSE University delegation met with the leadership of Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Beijing University of Technology, China’s top scientific and educational centres.
HSE Rector Nikita Anisimov
‘The strong overcome obstacles, and the wise overcome the entire journey. Cooperation with leading Chinese universities not only opens up new horizons in scientific research and knowledge exchange for Russian universities but also reinforces our position in the international educational space, serving as a key component of humanitarian cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. Together with our Chinese partners, today we took another important step towards mutual progress and prosperity.’
During the negotiations with our Chinese partners, two key agreements were signed. The first agreement with Tsinghua University focuses on the development of joint projects in the field of biology, ranging from molecular and computational neuroscience to AI-assisted big data analysis. This includes the formation of research groups, preparation of research publications, organization of internships for undergraduates and doctoral students, as well as holding of scientific and educational events. HSE doctoral students will have the opportunity to take internships at Tsinghua, while undergraduates will gain access to new academic mobility formats. The two universities also plan to launch dual degree programmes.
The academic exchange agreement signed with Peking University provides for an annual exchange of undergraduate and doctoral students. This document stipulates the procedures for selecting and assisting participants, their accommodation, administrative and visa support, and academic integration at the host institution. The agreement was published on the Kremlin website as one of the documents signed following the talks between the leaders of Russia and China.
In addition, during their visit, HSE representatives held separate meetings with Peking University units—in particular, with the School of Physics and the School of Management. They discussed the prospects for launching joint educational programmes, developing research initiatives, and participating in international grant competitions. The meetings were attended by HSE Vice Rector Victoria Panova, HSE MIEM Vice Rector and Director Dmitry Kovalenko, HSE MIEM Professor Andrey Vasenko, Dean of the HSE Faculty of Computer Science Ivan Arzhantsev, and Dean of the HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs Anastasia Likhacheva.
The development of humanitarian cooperation and cultural exchange was among the key topics discussed at all the venues. The parties expressed interest in expanding programmes for learning Chinese in Russia and Russian in China, supporting youth initiatives and deepening academic dialogue between university communities.
HSE representatives also met with the university’s students and graduates studying or working in China. During their informal conversation, they shared experiences of participating in academic mobility programmes, talked about their professional plans, and discussed opportunities for future joint projects.
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