Overview

Students will gain skills and knowledge that can be applied in numerous fields outside the humanities.

During their studies, students of the Design programme at HSE University will work with the State Hermitage Museum, the Russian Museum, the Manege Exhibition Hall and other museums in St. Petersburg.

Programme Advantages

Studying in Saint Petersburg provide unique opportunities. Students will have access to the expertise of leading city museums, suburban palace complexes, and other traditional museum spaces. The programme actively involves employers, aiming to advance graduates and students on the international labor market.

The programme is meant to enable students to promote cultural bridges between institutions in Saint Petersburg and cultural foundations abroad so that, when graduates, they may apply their skills and knowledge at cultural institutions throughout the world and become in-demand professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design
Basics of Visual Communication
Principles of Comprehensive Branding
Multi-page Design Techniques
History and Theory of Design
Design Technologies (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere)
Typography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

Design

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Diploma and academic transcripts
CV
Letter of motivation
Letter of recommendation
Essay (1600-1800 words) on topical issues of the development of modern Asia
English language certificates
Publications
Certificates of participation in profile student conferences and science Olympics, in Summer and Winter schools on Social Sciences&Humanities
Level of Asian language skills

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

375000 RUB / year

≈ 375000 RUB / year

Additional Details

375 000 – 750 000 RUB/year

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

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