Description

Spend a Semester in Russia. For students who seek a bit of adventure. The Russian leading University - Higher School of Economics announces a new semester program.

Russia is a country for young people, who want a bit of adventure. It is an intensive experience that offers you the opportunity to explore Russia, develop new insights and work on live case studies.

The program combines intensive learning with exciting new cultural and social experience. We offer international students and researchers a wide range of courses in Russian Studies including Economy, Politics and International Relations, History, Culture and the Russian Language. All courses are taught in English by internationally renowned HSE professors. The program is filled with visits to various government bodies, NGOs, political parties, business companies and cultural attractions.

If you plan to have a career in international relations, international economic relations, political science, international investments, Russian studies or just want to experience Russia this program is for you!

Highlights

Learning outcomes:
- you will gain a deep understanding of Russian economy, political system and processes;
- you will be equipped with tools and methods suitable for the analysis of Russian politics and economy and will learn how to apply appropriate theories, models and concepts to economic problems, events and processes;
- you will learn to evaluate economic theories and use them to explain and analyze social issues and policy questions
- you will get a rich cultural immersion experience, which will help them to construct their vision of Russian civilization
- you will learn to use the more specific knowledge, analytic skills and methods, rooted in the different disciplines, as a strong basis for work in many professions

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Russian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Russian

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Other
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Higher School of Economics's Mission Statement

The Higher School of Economics is continuously ranked as the leading Russian university in the field of economics, political science, business and management. HSE enrolls more than 17000 students at 18 faculties and schools. The university has branches in the major Russian cities. HSE is one of the most rapidly internationalizing Russian universities. It offers a wide range of courses, over 100 of which is taught in English. It provides students with intensive learning opportunities as well as new cultural and social experience.