Founded as an economics institute in Moscow in 1992, HSE University has since grown into a renowned research university with campuses in four cities and a strong international presence. It consistently ranks among the top universities in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, and maintains research partnerships and mobility programmes with institutions all over the world.
Highest ranking of the quality of AI education in Russia
No. 1 in the Forbes ranking of most reputable universities among employers in Russia
No. 1 in Russia according to QS World University Rankings by Subject in Economics & Econometrics, Psychology, Geography, and Business & Management Studies
No. 1 in Russia according to Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects in Political Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, and Management
Our faculty, researchers, and students represent over 100 countries and are dedicated to maintaining the highest academic standards. Our newly-adopted structural reforms support HSE University’s drive to internationalise and conduct groundbreaking research.
Four campuses in four Russian cities: HSE University is a leader in combining Russian education traditions with the best international teaching and research practices. HSE University offers outstanding educational programmes from secondary school to doctoral studies, with top departments and research centres in a number of fields.
We are ranked among the top 100 institutions worldwide in Economics & Econometrics, Linguistics, Mathematics, Psychology, History, Social Policy & Administration, Politics, and Philosophy in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
HSE cooperates with over 400 universities worldwide on bilateral and multilateral projects, the European Commission and other schemes, as well as international associations and network memberships.