The Informal Economy and Post-Soviet Transition
HSE researchers found a positive correlation between the informal economies in Soviet republics and their post-Soviet adaptation to the free market
Applications for International Study Tour Experience Open Until October 31
Registration is now open for the international Study Tour Experience, which gives foreign master’s applicants an opportunity to spend two weeks living as HSE University students and choose a master’s programme for further study. The Study Tour Experience will take place from November 14–28 and is available both online and in-person. Russian- and English-taught tracks are available. Participants are selected based on motivation letters.
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Deadline for HSE INTO Extended
The registration deadline for the HSE International Olympiad has been extended until December 18, 2022. The competition will take place on January 16–29, 2023.
Annual Contest to Predict Nobel Prize Winners in Economics
The Faculty of Economic Sciences is holding a contest to predict the winners of the 2022 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Participants can name up to three candidates, and whoever makes the most accurate prediction will receive a prize.
Dmitry Dagaev Appointed Vice Rector for Science
In his new position, Dmitry will continue to work on HSE University’s academic development, as well as coordinate the university’s research activities regarding basic research
Updated Information on Living Costs Now Available on HSE Website
International student support and international faculty support staff joined efforts with the HSE English Website Support Unit to update all the information you might need on the cost of living in Moscow
HSE University Launches Course Choice Campaign
HSE University students and external participants are now able to choose university-wide electives, MAGOLEGO and English courses
HSE INTernational Olympiad registration is open!
Registration is open! Winners in math are recommended for a full-tuition scholarships for 40+ HSE Univesrsity unergraduate programs. Free online contest, hosted by the National Research University Higher School of Economics, takes place in winter and the results will be know before spring
Program of Academic Scholarships Extended
Academic scholarships program for top students of the Master's Program Economics and Economic Policy extended for the 2022-2023 academic year. First-year students of the Behavioral Economics and Research Track at Master's program Economics and Economic Policy will begin receiving increased scholarship from the second semester based on their GPAs
Academics Started Working Even More During the Pandemic
Academics’ work week became even longer during the pandemic. This is true of researchers from different countries, independently of their gender and specialisation, an international research team with HSE University participation found. Their working time during the pandemic was 51 hours compared to the usual 40. The increased number of working hours per week seems to have become part of the new academic norm. The results of the study were published in the Plos One journal.