
‘From Buryatia to the Caucasus in One Evening’: HSE University–St Petersburg Students Hold Fair of Nationalities of Russia
Where does the Mistress of the Copper Mountain live? How can the national cuisine of Tatarstan surprise you? What does the Stone Town near Perm look like? HSE University–St Petersburg hosted a fair which brought together representatives of various nationalities of Russia. Komi-Permyaks and Urals, Pomors, Karachais and Balkarians, Buryats and Tatars shared unique features of their cultures, presented their national dishes, and took international students on an interactive journey around Russian regions.

HSE University–St Petersburg and Shanghai Dragons to Launch Internship Programmes and Courses for Foreigners
HSE University–St Petersburg and the Shanghai Dragons hockey club have signed a cooperation agreement. HSE University–St Petersburg students will be able to undertake internships at various units of the team, conduct sports research, and supplement their portfolios with international projects.

‘Aesthetics and Challenges’: HSE University–St Petersburg Unites International Experts at Conference about Future of Higher Education
Professors from HSE University–St Petersburg and researchers from Mexican universities discussed vectors for the development of higher education. The experts highlighted the important role of the academic community in promoting people's well-being.

Four Modules, Ten Points, and Mandatory Minor Courses: What Studies at HSE University–St Petersburg Are Like
HSE University–St Petersburg is launching a special project to tell prospective students about faculties, educational programmes, and student life—everything to help you make an informed choice. This first article focuses on the most important aspect: the educational process at HSE University and how it differs from other universities.

‘Entrepreneurship Aligned with Human Dignity’: HSE University–St Petersburg to Open New Master’s Programme
In 2026, HSE University–St Petersburg is launching a new English-taught Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In this interview, Magdalena Gaete, scientific supervisor of the programme, shares why social entrepreneurship is crucial in the modern world and what skills students will gain during their studies.

HSE University–St Petersburg and Vietnamese Universities to Launch Joint Research Projects and International Schools for Students
A delegation from HSE University–St Petersburg has visited partner universities in Vietnam. Read on to discover the opportunities international ties present for scientists and why there is a growing demand for specialists in the economy and culture of Southeast Asia in Russia.

‘A Universe of Ideas’: Master's Student from Cameroon on Studying in Russia and the Multicultural Environment at HSE University–St Petersburg
Kingsly Nji Nche enrolled in the Master's programme 'International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region' at HSE University–St Petersburg after studying journalism in Cameroon. Read on to find out how the media is related to economics and what the advantages of studying at a multicultural university are.

Students of HSE University–St Petersburg School of Art and Design Paint Transport of Indian Partner University
Students of the School of Art and Design at HSE University–St Petersburg went on an art expedition to India together with Dean Mitya Kharshak and senior lecturer Ekaterina Filipenko. The delegation not only visited the partner university LPU and met local visual artists but also left their artistic mark on the campus territory.

'Our Research Is Primarily Focused on Developing Lasers as Carriers of Information'
The International Laboratory of Quantum Optoelectronics at HSE University–St Petersburg develops semiconductor microlasers. The components and systems created by the laboratory also enable high-speed data transmission and processing. Natalia Kryzhanovskaya, Head of the Laboratory and Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, spoke with the HSE News Service about the laboratory’s research areas and future prospects.

Getting Employed in Russia After Studies
Finding employment in Russia upon graduating from HSE University–St Petersburg is realistic—this was the message conveyed on January 25 (Student Day) at a panel session featuring graduates of the university. Sharing both their academic journey and professional achievements, they spoke at the conference organised in the Rope Shop Educational Space.

