"We are confident that the future of Russia will be drawn upon transparent public policy - the policy of dialogue between different social and political groups, open for citizens, supported by governmental and political leaders."

Nina Belyaeva,
Professor,
Head of the program,
Chair of Public Policy Department
State University-Higher School of Economics

Our master's program is based on the best experience of Master's Programs in Public Policy around the world. We are constantly developing and improving the program and involve in the teaching process representatives from the leading Russian, European and American universities, most influential think tanks and renowned international organizations. The list of our partners includes  Bologna University, Сolumbia University, George Mason University, The Colorado College, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Witten-Herdecke Universität, The University of Torino, University of Sarajevo, Kazan State University, United Nations, Resource Center for Human Rights (Moldova), and many others. 

Currently we are offering two concentrations Political Analysis and Public Policy and Human Rights and Democratic Governance. Students may choose from a wide variety of courses for both concentrations (see curriculum).

For more information about the Department of Public Policy, do not hesitate to contact Galina Petrenko or Maria Shabanova at politanaliz@gmail.com.