HSE offers multiple full-time programs taught entirely in English. Several of them are joint programs with the leading US and European Universities.
ICEF is a modern educational project, based on a unique partnership between the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Higher School of Economics (HSE). In ICEF lectures are read by Russian and foreign professors, mostly from SU-HSE and LSE, as well as from MSU and NES, and by researchers from international research centres. Teaching visits of LSE professors play an important part in development of the double degree programme: they coordinate teaching programmes, consult the teachers, participate in research and teaching methods’ workshops. Learn more...
HSE Double MA program with University of Kent - International Double Award MA in International Relations & MA in Political Science
HSE Double diploma program with the University of Bologna 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. Learn more...
The M.Sc. program takes two full years of study. All M.Sc. students complete their Individual Plans of Study (IPS). The IPS includes some mandatory items. However, most courses are student chosen (students can choose from a certain number of special topics courses and a certain number of research seminars). A course project must be completed by the end of the first year. By the end of their course of study, students are required to submit a Master’s thesis. A presentation of thesis results, in the form of a seminar, is required. Every M.Sc. student has a faculty advisor, who supervises the course project and the Master’s thesis. Learn more...
The interdisciplinary master program “International Business” is developed for students who have a strong commitment to a career in international business. The program provides them with a unique cross-functional set of skills and understanding the interconnections between business, international economics and politics. It ensures that students are well-equipped to handle both the demands of daily business and the challenges of working in a global environment.
The program is a unique hybrid of a business degree and an international affairs degree. It builds on the model of MIB (Master of International Business). Designed like a dual MBA-international affairs degree, the curriculum combines business courses with international economics and international relations courses. Unlike the standard MBA which is insufficiently international or globalizes functionally oriented curricula, the program views all issues through an international lens and ensures that students not only understand how companies operate, but also the complex context in which they operate. Learn more...
MA in Public Policy & Policy Analysis
Political Analysis and Public Policy is a new research sphere that is being developed at Higher School of Economics by a group of researchers under the supervision of Prof. Nina Belyaeva. Their aim is to establish Russian school of thought in public policy and political analysis. The master's program was opened in 2006 under the same name. It is aimed at preparing graduates specializing in public policy analysis. Their skills and competences allow them to be successful in research, teaching, management or project jobs. Learn more...
