Higher School of Economics

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The Higher School of Economics (HSE University) is a leading research university in Russia, renowned for its innovative approach to education and strong focus on economics, social sciences, computer science, and humanities. It offers a wide array of English-taught programs across all academic levels, making it highly accessible for international students. HSE provides a vibrant, multicultural environment with dedicated international offices, extensive support services including visa assistance and buddy programs, and preparatory year options. A distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and practical application, fostering collaboration with industry and government. International students benefit from a diverse community and a modern, research-intensive curriculum.

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HSE University (Russian: «Высшая школа экономики», ВШЭ), officially the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russian: Национальный исследовательский университет «Высшая школа экономики») is a public research university founded in 1992 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia. Along with its main campus located in the capital, the university maintains three other regional campuses in Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Perm. It also has an online campus. There is also the Lyceum at HSE University in Moscow. HSE was the first educational institution in Russia to successfully introduce Bachelor's and Master's degrees, having also taken part in the development and implementation of the Unified State Exam to modernize education and health care systems of Russia. HSE offers education at all levels – from a lyceum for school students to post-graduate and MBA programmes. Students can pursue training in a number of fields, including the social sciences, economics, humanities, law, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and biotechnology, as well as in creative...

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