Overview

This Political Analysis and Public Policy programme which is offered by HSE University takes an actor-centred approach to policymaking and implementation, recognizing that contemporary public policy is driven by an ongoing search for answers to society's most burning questions.

Programme goal

The Political Analysis and Public Policy programme at HSE University aims to develop a number of competencies, including conflict analysis and resolution, public policymaking, stakeholder analysis, social research, as well as data collection and analysis of public policy issues. With instruction in English by leading global experts, students are given a strong multi-disciplinary foundation of skills and knowledge required to articulate issues of public concern, analyse alternative policies, facilitate the adoption and implementation of specific choices, and evaluate their effects.

Career opportunities

The graduates have pursued analysis and management careers in a number of organizations:

National, regional and global think tanks (e.g., the Carnegie Centre (Moscow), Centre for Political Technologies, Institute of World Politics and International Relations (IMEMO), and PIR Centre)

International human rights (e.g., HR Watch, Doctors Without Borders, International Red Cross, and Amnesty International)

Major business associations and corporations (e.g., Moscow Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Business Russia, Yandex, and LUKOIL)

National and international governmental agencies (e.g., the International Organization on Migration (IOM), British Council, and UNESCO)

Accreditation

State Accreditation

Programme Structure

Course included:

Foundations of Public Policy

Conflict Management

Modern Political Science

Theory and Methodology of Political Research

Human Rights in Globalizing World

Global Actors in Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00

More details

June 01 -Submission of all supporting documents (for full scholarship students)

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy Political Science View 3 other Masters in Public Policy in Russia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Motivation Letter
Interview
Copies of Bachelor Diploma(s)- GPA and thesis grade

Recommendation Letters (from employers and/or academic supervisor)

CV

Attested (by the Study Office of your academic institution) copy of bachelor’s thesis; copies of publications in scientific journals, student articles digests, etc.; or a text of an article, prepared for publication

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Moscow

Russia

41640 - 81437 RUB / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

International students can apply to study at HSE for free through full-tuition scholarships. This merit-based scholarship will completely waive all tuition fees for selected full-degree Master's programmes at HSE. Here is a link to explore: https://admissions.hse.ru/en/graduate-apply/financial-aid

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