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Procedure for Recognition of Foreign Education and (or) Qualifications

This Procedure outlines the rules for recognizing foreign education and (or) a foreign qualification (hereinafter, ‘FEQ’) for the purpose of educating and hiring citizens at HSE University (the document is in Russian).

Information on Legalization of Diplomas and Degree Certificates obtained at HSE University

  • Step  1:  Prepare your documents

    The following documents are required for the recognition of foreign education and/or qualification:  

    1. Document confirming the citizenship and identifying the applicant ID (passport); 
    2. Original copy of the diploma or certificate of FEQ, the specific legalization procedure of which will depend on the country where the diploma was issued;
    3. Original of official transcripts (supplement with marks);
    4. Notarized translation of above mentioned docuemnts.

    Experts reserve the right to request, if necessary, additional documents confirming the appropriate level of training of the holder of foreign education.

  • Step  2:  Fill in the application in a Personal account

    In the field "Scan of the original educational document and supplement with marks" you have to upload  scans of legalized/apostilled educational documents (diploma and transcript)  in one multipage pdf-file.

    In the field "Russian translation of foreign educational documents and any supplements" you have to upload scans of original translations of these documents in one multipage pdf-file.

    Please note! All scans must be of good quality and easy-to-read.

  • Step  3:  Result of consideration of application

    Application for recognition is returned - read carefully a comment from expert, update your application and re-submit.

    Preliminary recognition - the documents should be revised, read carefully a comment from expert in your Personal account.

    Final recognition - the documents are OK, bring them to the study office upon arrival at the University.

Download a checklist of recognition procedure for foreign education documents and follow the steps in instruction:

Checklist (PDF, 479 Кб)

Contacts

E-mail: recognition@hse.ru

Department of International Credentials Recognition