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On April 23, 2026 the first large-scale Afro Festival was held in the central atrium of the HSE University Pokrovka building. The event was organised by the African Students Association together with the Support and Career Centre for International Students and Alumni. During the festival, HSE students and staff explored the cultures of African countries by listening to music, dancing, and getting to know one another.

Cui Jincheng, a Chinese HSE master's student, shares his journey of adapting to life in Russia, highlighting the importance of learning basic Russian, embracing cultural differences, and actively participating in university life. He advises future applicants to prepare honestly, build a support network, and seize extracurricular opportunities, as the rewards of stepping out of one's comfort zone far outweigh the challenges.

The International Admissions Office is looking for volunteers! We are involved in attracting international students to our 5 campuses and invite you to join us and contribute to the growth of our international community!

We invite international students to immerse themselves in an academic atmosphere and experience what it's like to be a student at Russia's best university according to Forbes Russia – HSE University, the only Russian university in the Top-100 young universities of THE Young University Rankings.

For three years now, the Study Tour Experience international internship programme has been introducing foreign applicants to the master's programmes at HSE University, immersing them in the student atmosphere of their dream university.

HSE University has traditionally had a reputation for being one of the most popular study destinations for foreign students. To prove that we have applications from nearly every country of the world received over the last five years.

In 2022/23, HSE University will be offering 45 English-taught master’s programmes in a variety of fields ranging from maths and economics to social sciences and humanities. International admissions are open until August 15, 2022 but early-bird applications will be eligible for full-tuition scholarships. Several first-year master’s students have shared their experiences of getting into the university and starting their studies.

Applications are still open for the Study Tour Experience, an international programme for international students who are considering applying for HSE master’s programmes this year. Participants (who will be selected as part of a competition) will be able to attend lectures and seminars at HSE University from February 21 to March 5. Participation is free of charge.

In December 2021, the HSE ISSEK English-language Master’s programme in Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation became one of three HSE University management programmes to receive European accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development. We spoke to Dirk Meissner, the academic supervisor of the programme, about the significance of European accreditation, the programme’s unique opportunities for students, and student engagement in research.

Leticia Ines and Alejandro Perna first met in a Russian lesson in Buenos Aires. Now, eight years later, they are studying together in HSE University’s Preparatory Year programme. They spoke to the News Service about how their love for Russian language and culture brought them together and led them to enrol at HSE University, what their classes are like, and where they see their careers going after they complete their studies in Moscow.