
X5 Group and HSE Graduate School of Business Launch Revamped Master's Programme
X5 Group and the HSE Graduate School of Business are relaunching their joint master's programme. Formerly known as the ‘Master's Programme in Retail Management,’ it has been renamed 'B2C Business Management: Technology and Innovation,' with a completely revised curriculum. Students will now focus on customer experience, emerging technologies, and management innovations—highly relevant competencies in today's business landscape.

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

‘Boundless Love for the East’: What Changes to Expect at Master’s Programme in Asian and MENA Studies
Starting from the new academic year, significant changes are expected in the Master’s programme ‘Socio-Economic and Political Development of Modern Asia,’ now renamed ‘Modern Asian and MENA Studies.’ Originally the first master’s programme in Russia offered fully in English, the programme has been run for 12 years by HSE University’s Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs.

Scientific and Business Cooperation with China: HSE Launches New Online Master’s Programme
The HSE School of Foreign Languages is launching a new Russian-taught online master's programme: Chinese for Intercultural Business Communication. Maria Dubinina, the Programme’s Academic Supervisor, Associate Professor and PhD (China), shares its advantages and unique features.
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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’
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'
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.
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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.

‘The Role of an Academic Supervisor Is Not about a Fixed Schedule’
Pavel Voloshchuk has been developing and researching educational products for 14 years. Since August 2024, he has led two master's programmes at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science: ‘Research and Entrepreneurship in Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Master of Data Science.’ In this interview, he talks about his career path, time management, and the specifics of academic supervision.

‘Here at ICEF, I Study and Communicate with Intelligent People’
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.
Application deadline: June 23, 2025