Preparatory Department for International Applicants
Other types of training
HSE University Centre of Preparatory Programmes for International Students
Preparatory programmes for international students are an excellent opportunity to learn Russian and prepare for training on Russian-taught undergraduate and graduate programmes at HSE University or other Russian universities chosen by the applicant. The Centre admits foreigners with basic or no knowledge of Russian. Training can be provided to scholarship and self-funded students; the latter have to submit an application.
Self-funded training options:
Basic course
Application deadline: August 15th
Period of study: October - July (two semesters)
Tuition fee: 174,000 rubles
Basic online course (blended format)
Application deadline: September 15th
Period of study: October - July (two semesters: 1 semester online, 2 semester on-campus)
Tuition fee: 174,000 rubles
Intensive course
Application deadline: November 15th
Period of study: February - July (one semester)
Tuition fee: 96,600 rubles
English Preparatory Programme in Economics
Application deadline: November 15th
Period of study: February - July (one semester)
Tuition fee: 173,000 rubles
Details are here.
Graduates of the preparatory program receive a 50% discount on bachelor's and master's degree programs when they enroll in the HSE University.
At the Center of HSE University International Preparatory Programmes, you can pass a certified exam in Russian as a foreign language (TRKI, levels A1-C2).
Details are here.