International Student Support Office (HSE – SPb)

HSE University is not only about economics, but about so many diverse and exiting fields of studies — from physics and computer science to media communications and anthropology 🚀 In our new rubric “Talking Science”, we introduce you to HSE researchers who share what they are engaged in and help you to choose your own path in this vast world of science. The first guest is Liudmila Veselova — academic supervisor of the master’s programme “International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region”. In the video, professor Veselova talks about her academic path, opportunities for students and what she finds the most inspiring about being a researcher. ➡️ Watch on YouTube Share in the comments who would you like to see in the rubric as well ✍🏼

Recently, HSE University — Saint Petersburg hosted 50 students from leading universities in India within the International Student’s Week 🇮🇳 Students attended lectures and participated in workshops by HSE experts — explored the methods of computer emotional text analysis, learnt how to open a business in Russia and mastered the mechanics of relief printing 🎨 In the future, HSE University — Saint Petersburg plans to expand programmes:

'We see a big potential to develop educational and cultural exchanges and eagerly wait for an opportunity to welcome new student groups from India' — Anna Tyshetskaya, director of the campus

HSE ART AND DESIGN SCHOOL is calling on students to participate in the International Student Competition for short videos about cities. Participants will be required to film or locate in their archives a short video showcasing their city or favourite location in any known genre. Previous experience in video content creation is not necessary, as this competition is open to both beginners and experienced individuals. 🔗 More information 📧 [email protected]

Russia Day is an important holiday for our country. It symbolizes the unity of peoples, centuries-old history and unique cultural traditions 🪆 On June 12, 1990, the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Russia was adopted 🇷🇺 Today the city celebrates in various ways – everyone will find something for their liking! Happy Russia Day 🐻

This weekend is going to be incredible. The time for summer festivals has begun and it is so easy to get caught up in all the events. Choose something for yourself thanks to our digest☀️🎉

Dear graduating students! 🎓 Very soon you will pass your last exams, defend your theses and graduate from HSE. If you have a spare few minutes and would like to keep in touch with the university after graduation – please participate in our poll: ENG | RU 📊 We’re eager to stay connected and work together on various projects. We sincerely hope that you last steps in your studies will be successful and without too much stress. We’re always available to contact! Keep in touch! ☺️

Last week, HSE University in Saint Petersburg hosted International Partners' Days, which were attended not only by representatives of foreign universities, but also by international graduates who returned to their alma mater for a few days 🫶🏻 Among them was Melissa Övem, a 2023 graduate of the "Arts and Culture Management" programme, who shared with the Alumni Community her impressions of the conference (which she came for from Turkey!), memories of her studies and the challenges she faced. Read this interview in Russian in Alumni Community's Telegram! 💎

🇮🇩Bima Ramadhani from Indonesia graduated from HSE University — Saint Petersburg master’s programme “Management and Analytics for Business” in 2022. Now, he works as a professor at the State University of Surabaya and a head of the HSE representative office — new educational hub designed to help students from the Asia-Pacific who are planning to study in Russia 🌏 In the interview, Bima reflects on his studies at the HSE campus in St Petersburg, talks about his work and gives some tips to the applicants and future HSE students 🚀

Last Sunday, we ventured some 150 km out to the Leningrad Region to visit Vyborg 🏰 Vyborg is an old medieval town that was part of Sweden, Finland, and Russia at different points in history. This produced a unique mix of architectural styles and city structures 🏘 We had a tour of the Vyborg castle, saw the old town and a model of what Vyborg looked like in 500 years ago. After a filling lunch, tour guides showed us around the picturesque Monrepos Park that was recently renovated 🏞 Stay tuned for more events! 🫰

On May 23 - 25, HSE University Saint Petersburg hosted International Partners' Days 🎉 Leaders and experts from 23 universities of 15 countries all over the world came to Saint Petersburg to share experience, negotiate cooperation and joint projects. Apart from the lively discussions, lectures and Student Fair, HSE University has signed partner agreements with the universities of India, Uzbekistan and Oman. The new agreements will expand the academic research opportunities for universities. Now, we are sharing photos and a video from the event. Representatives of foreign universities talk about the expectations of partnership with the HSE University 📹