Graduate programmes at HSE University prepare students in specific areas of expertise so that upon graduating they possess skills and competencies that are highly sought after in the international job market. Classroom instruction is combined with experience-based learning through internships at major research centres, corporations, and organizations in Russia and around the world.
English-taught Graduate Programmes
Computer Science
Business Analytics and Big Data Systems New
System and Software Engineering
ONLINE Master of Data Science
ONLINE Master of Data and Network Analytics New
Economics and Finance
Financial Analyst (CFA Programme Partner)
Economics and Economic Policy New
Finance (St. Petersburg)
ONLINE Master of Finance New
ONLINE Master of Business Analytics New
Humanities
Linguistic Theory and Language Description
Global and Regional History (St. Petersburg)
Applied Linguistics and Text Analytics (Nizhny Novgorod)
Social Sciences
Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition
Political Analysis and Public Policy
Politics. Economics. Philosophy
Comparative Politics of Eurasia (St. Petersburg)
Comparative Russian and Eurasian Politics (St. Petersburg)
Science of Learning and Assessment New
Data Analytics for Politics and Society New (St. Petersburg)
Management
Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation
Global Business (Nizhny Novgorod)
Management and Analytics for Business (St. Petersburg)
International Business (St. Petersburg)
Arts and Culture Management (St. Petersburg)
World Economy and International Affairs
Economics, Politics and Business in Asia
Socioeconomic and Political Development of Modern Asia
Business and Politics in Modern Asia (St. Petersburg)
International Relations in Eurasia
Mathematics
Applied Statistics with Network Analysis
Mathematics (Nizhny Novgorod)
ONLINE Computer Vision (Nizhny Novgorod) New
Number of scholarships for each Master's programme
Other Graduate Opportunities
HSE also offers a wide range of Russian-taught programmes at all four campuses. Some programmes include both Russian and English taught courses. The full list is available here.
Until August 15*
Online applications are accepted for preliminary selection; online candidate interviews will be held with programmes
*You have to upload your portfolio to the personal online account before August 15
Until August 25
Submission of all necessary documents via online accounts
*Confirm the enrolment; provide documents for contract signing
Deadline for submitting documents, including signing enrolment forms, contracts and making payments
* After receiving the contract by e-mail, you should send a signed scan of the contract in response letter within 3 - 5 working days.
* Payment under the agreement can be made on any day no later than August 28.
Classes starting date depends on the chosen programme
* Dates apply to Moscow programmes only.
* Please note that some programmes begin on October 1.
Why HSE?
Consistently ranked as one of Russia’s top universities, the Higher School of Economics is a leader in Russian education and one of the preeminent economics and social sciences universities in eastern Europe and Eurasia. Having rapidly grown into a well-renowned research university over two decades, HSE sets itself apart with its international presence and cooperation.
Since 2013, HSE has been a member of the 5-100 Russian Academic Excellence Project, a highly selective government programme aimed at boosting the international competitiveness of Russian universities.
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HSE Education & Training Advisory Centre
Email: inter@hse.ru
Phone: +7 495 531 0059
WhatsApp: +7 916 311 8521
Address: Room 623, 11 Pokrovsky blvd., building D, Moscow 109028
Hours: 9.30:00-18:00, Monday-Friday