Consistently ranked as one of Russia’s top universities, the Higher School of Economics is a leader in Russian education and one of the preeminent economics and social sciences universities in eastern Europe and Eurasia. Having rapidly grown into a well-renowned research university over two decades, HSE University sets itself apart with its international presence and cooperation.
Top reasons to study here
- Researchers, and students represent over 50 countries
- Dedicated to maintaining the highest academic standards
- Newly-adopted structural reforms support HSE University’s drive to internationalize and the groundbreaking research of our faculty, researchers, and students.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (24)
- Master Applied Economics
- Master Arts and Culture Management
- Master Critical Media Studies
- Master Finance
- M.Sc. Financial Analyst
- M.A. Financial Economics
- M.A. Global Business
- Master Global and Regional History
- Master International Business
- Master International Management
- Master Russian Studies
Business & Management (18)
- Master Applied Economics
- Master Arts and Culture Management
- Master Finance
- M.Sc. Financial Analyst
- M.A. Financial Economics
- M.A. Global Business
- Master International Business
- Master International Business
- Master International Management
Computer Science & IT (11)
- Master Data Science
- Master Data Science
- Master International Business
- M.Sc. Math of Machine Learning
- Master Mathematics
Humanities (8)
- Master Global and Regional History
- Master Russian Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- M.A. Financial Economics
- M.Sc. Math of Machine Learning
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- Master Mathematics
Education & Training (4)
Engineering & Technology (3)
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Master Arts and Culture Management
- Master Prototyping Future Cities
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Journalism & Media (1)
- Master Critical Media Studies
Law (1)
About
History
Since its founding in 1992, National Research University – Higher School of Economics has developed from an economics institute into a comprehensive university. Based in Moscow, with branches in St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Perm, HSE University continues to grow. Among Russian universities, HSE University is a leader in economics, management, sociology, computer science, public policy, and political science.
Education
Consistently ranked as one of Russia’s top universities, HSE University is a leader in Russian education and one of the preeminent economics and social sciences universities in eastern Europe and Eurasia. Having rapidly grown into a well-renowned research university over two decades, HSE University sets itself apart with its international presence and cooperation.
Research
Laboratories
- Centre for Language and Brain
- Centre for Medieval Studies
- Corporate Finance Center
- Financial Engineering & Risk Management Lab
- Internet Studies Lab
- Laboratory for Cognitive Research
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
251
2020
251 50
2019
301
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
298 24
2020
322 21
2019
343
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
547 27
2020
574 79
2019
653
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
801 100
2019
901
2018
901
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Student Reviews
very supportive environment
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The programme I follow at the University of Kent is of good quality from the point of view of teaching, infrastructure and the great diversity on campus. I can't comment yet on HSE Moscow as I will continue my studies there next year. What I appreciate most about my university and the English university system in general is that the professors and staff are very supportive...
HSE forces students to learn math and fires those who disagree
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The main problem is the amount of unnecessary disciplines. Political science at the HSE was not initially divided into courses for those who want to work with mathematical statistics and for those who want to devote more time to philosophy, history and theory of politics. Therefore, it is very difficult to study the first year for those who are not ready to devote a lot of...
HSE for international students
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was a good academic experience, the professors have a very high level, but sometimes they put aside the international students
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