Quick Summary
National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University), in Moscow, Russia, is a public (national research university) that has shaped higher education since 1992. Ranked #300 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 54200 students including 11% from outside Russia. Known for strengths in Economics, Econometrics, Sociology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Leading social sciences university in Eastern Europe with a modern, western-style curriculum and strong focus on quantitative methods.
Subject Strengths
EconomicsEconometricsSociologyPoliticsSocial PolicyMathematicsBusiness & ManagementDevelopment Studies
Founded1992
TypePublic (National Research University)
Total Students54200
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio10:1
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban Distributed
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#300
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MBA, Executive Education, Continuing Professional Development
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
54
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GREOptional
GMATOptional
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Participate in the HSE Global Scholarship Competition (GSC) for full tuition waivers; focus on a strong portfolio for Master's programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Russian Ruble
UG Tuition
₽600,000/yr
per year · RUB
Living Cost
₽420,000/yr
per year · RUB
PG Tuition
₽680,000/yr
per year · RUB
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₽1,050,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · RUB
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$5,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MBA, Executive Education, Continuing Professional Development programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Data Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Relations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Strategic Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Applied Mathematics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
YandexSberbankGazpromKasperskyMcKinsey & CompanyBCG
Notable Alumni
Maxim Oreshkin, Ilya Azar, Kirill Androsov
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
120+
Library Resources
Extensive digital library system with access to Scopus, Web of Science, and JSTOR.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available