Open Air for Aspiring Experts in International Affairs: Internships in Africa, Mobility in Brazil
In early July, the HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs (WEIA) on Malaya Ordynka hosted the annual Open Air Festival of its bachelor's programmes. In a relaxed atmosphere of the inner courtyard, guests interacted with WEIA administrators, faculty members, students, and graduates. Chinese characters and ice cream, origami and photo sessions, Portuguese desserts and Korean souvenirs, Turkish sweets, and African stickers were just a fraction of what guests could taste, enjoy, or win in quizzes testing their knowledge of the world.
HSE University and Central University Launch Double Degree Programmes
HSE University and the Central University announced the launch of two joint bachelor's and master's degree programmes in the field of information technology. This year, the first admission to the bachelor's programme ‘Design and Development of Information Products’ will open with the support of T-Bank,the programme’s industrial partner.
Over 180 International Applicants Accept Admission Offers to Degree Programmes at HSE Faculty of Economic Sciences
They have submitted all required documents for both full and partial scholarships, ranging from 25% to 70%. The submission of application portfolios, tests, and review of portfolios for international applicants will be open until August 11, 2024.
Celebrating Diversity
HSE University is home to many student associations, including cultural clubs, where students find a home away from home, learn about each other’s cultures, celebrate holidays, and meet new friends. Read on to learn about the Greek Club, the Serbian Club, the Moldovan Club, and the HSE Chamber of Nationalities.
‘This New Specialisation Will Be a Real Challenge for the Most Ambitious and Motivated Students’
The HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia is launching a new specialisation in ‘Quantitative Economics and Finance in Asia.’ Students will gain fundamental knowledge regarding the mechanisms, driving forces, and features of economic and financial processes in Asia through the prism of quantitative analysis methods. Ivan Deseatnicov, Supervisor of the new specialisation, Associate Professor at HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, speaks about the features of the new track.
New Opportunities: ICEF Hosts China’s SWUFE Delegation
On May 22, ICEF HSE hosted a delegation from the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics’ Research Institute of Economics and Management (RIEM SWUFE) in Chengdu, China, led by RIEM Executive Dean Professor Dong Yan. The parties exchanged signed copies of a cooperation agreement for the joint delivery of a Double-Degree Bachelor Programme in Economics and Finance. They also discussed future prospects for cooperation in areas such as a joint Master’s programme, student and faculty exchange, summer schools, and joint research projects.
'Joint Background in Political Science and Anthropology Turned Out to Be Invaluably Useful in Studying the Region'
From April 26 to May 7, a team of professors and students from HSE University-St Petersburg conducted a field study in the Indian Himalayas. Below, Aleksei Sorbale, academic supervisor of the Bachelor's programme 'Political Science and World Politics', and Pavel Bazarov, a student of the Master's programme 'Global and Regional History', speak about their research and share their impressions of the expedition.
Mikhail Borzenkov: ‘Sound Art Is Music Freed from the Dictate of Melody’
Sound is a combination of different frequencies waves surrounding us every second. And sound is also the basis upon which the track of ‘Sound Art & Sound Studies’ at HSE Art and Design School is built. What is sound art? How is it perceived and what is it in practice? How and why does it intersect with the world of audiophilia? We discussed these topics and much more with Mikhail Borzenkov—a well-known audiophile, TV presenter, blogger, and the new curator of the ‘Sound Art and Sound Studies’ track.
Students of HSE and SFedU Double Degree Programme Visit Their Second Alma Mater
Since 2022, HSE University and the Southern Federal University (SFedU) have been implementing a joint bachelor's programme ‘The Caucasus and the Middle East in the System of Regional and International Relations.’ Education takes place in Rostov-on-Don, with HSE professors mostly involved in the process remotely. In late April 2024, some of the top students from the programme were invited for a week to HSE University, where they participated in various educational and scientific events.
ICEF HSE Launches Double Degree Programme with Chinese Partner RIEM SWUFE
HSE University and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) have signed a cooperation agreement to offer a Bachelor's double degree programme in Economics and Finance. The participating partners are the International Institute of Economics and Finance (ICEF) at HSE University and the Research Institute of Economics and Management (RIEM) at SWUFE.
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