Faculty of Economic Sciences

‘When I Got Out of the Airport and Felt the Cold, I Was Like, “Oh, Welcome to Moscow”’

Ndubuisi Johnbosco Ezenwa, 28, is a recent graduate of the Master’s in Strategic Corporate Finance at the HSE University Faculty of Economic Sciences. In 2023, he won first place in the Finance category of the Student Research Paper Competition (SRPS) for his paper ‘Impact of the Target Firm's ESG Rating on the Bid Premium Paid in M&A Transactions.’ Although he returned to Nigeria in July 2023, Ndubuisi still has plenty to share about his time at HSE University in Moscow. Read on to learn why he recommends HSE University to anyone looking to seek out new knowledge.

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February 20

Master Programs Tracks Supervisors Met Future Students

Academic supervisors shed light on program structure, elective courses, research seminars, and specializations for the future students of English taught Master's programs at the Faculty of Economic Sciences. The material will be updated as the events progress

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February 16

Zaruhi Hakobyan Shortlisted for HSE Alumni Awards

Zaruhi Hakobyan (left) and Grigory Kantorovich with HSE University graduates at the Russian Centre for Culture and Science in Luxembourg

Zaruhi Hakobyan, master’s graduate of the HSE University Faculty of Economic Sciences and research scientist at the University of Luxembourg, is involved not only in research but also in organising academic events for young scientists and students. As a foreign graduate of HSE University, Zaruhi was nominated for the HSE Alumni Awards ‘for her tireless enthusiasm in popularising economic science, teaching, and research at the international level’ and made the shortlist.

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January 12

Alexei Mikulin is Back with a Second Exhibition

Plasticine artist Alexei Mikulin immerses us in a world of nostalgia, childhood, and vintage cosiness.

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December 29, 2023

‘My Advice Is to Buy Mandarins, Bake Ginger Biscuits, and Watch New Year’s Films!’

Over 450 international students from all over the globe currently study at the HSE Faculty of Economic Sciences. Some of them have recorded video greetings, talked about celebrations in their home countries, and shared their ideas on how to spend the winter holidays in Russia. Below, we offer the third and final part of their interviews.

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December 28, 2023

Congratulations to our first international applicants recommended for the full scholarship admission!

First international applicants of the bachelor and master programs were approved for scholarship admission just recently. We congratulate these high achievers and their families with the first success towards their great careers in finance, economics and statistics!

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December 28, 2023

‘I Will Use the Holidays to Reflect on my Plans, Recharge, and Refresh Myself’

Over 450 international students from all over the globe currently study at the HSE Faculty of Economic Sciences. Some of them have recorded video greetings, talked about celebrations in their home countries, and shared their ideas on how to spend the winter holidays in Russia. Below, we publish the second part of their interviews.

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December 22, 2023

In memory of Robert Solow

Nobel Prize winner and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor emeritus Robert Solow has died at the age of 99 at his home in Lexington. In memory of the great economist, our faculty publishes commentaries on the contributions of scientists to the world economy

December 22, 2023

Early-Career Researchers from HSE University and Shanghai University Exchange Best Practices

Photo: HSE University staff visits Shanghai University

On December 15, the Second Sino-Russian Economic Cooperation Workshop–Youth Forum took place online. The event was organised jointly by HSE University and the Shanghai University School of Economics. Anastasia Stepanova, Deputy Vice Rector of HSE University, Associate Professor at the School of Finance, and one of the workshop organisers, talked to the HSE News Service about cooperation with Shanghai University and the topics covered by the workshop.

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December 20, 2023

‘Winter in Russia is a Season of Romance and Cold, Solemnity and Vitality’

Over 450 international students from all over the globe currently study at the HSE Faculty of Economic Sciences. Some of them have recorded video greetings, talked about celebrations in their home countries, and shared their ideas on how to spend the winter holidays in Russia.

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December 20, 2023