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Meeting with the Academic Director for applicants through the Russian government scholarships (Quotas) to the Doctoral School of Political Science

On February 14 at 3 p.m. there will be an online meeting with applicants to the  Doctoral School of Political Science (Application period: January 25 - February 29,  2024).

HSE Accepting Applications for Competition of Best Russian-language Scientific and Popular Science Papers

HSE Accepting Applications for Competition of Best Russian-language Scientific and Popular Science Papers
Applications for the fourth HSE University Competition of the Best Russian-language Scientific and Popular Science Papers will be accepted from February 1 to March 15. The authors that receive the highest scores from the expert jury will be awarded on June 6—Russian Language Day. The main goal of the competition is to support and promote Russian language as a language of science, as well as to popularise works affiliated with HSE University among the global Russian-speaking audience.

Sewordor Toklo presented the report “The effects of corruption and clientelism perceptions on political behavior: evidence from Africa”

Sewordor Toklo presented the report “The effects of corruption and clientelism perceptions on political behavior: evidence from Africa”
On March 1, the Graduate School of Political Science held its regular seminar, during which a third-year graduate student present reports based on their dissertation research

Doctoral Students Need the Support of Not Only Their Academic Supervisor, but Also of Other Faculty Staff

Doctoral Students Need the Support of Not Only Their Academic Supervisor, but Also of Other Faculty Staff
To successfully defend a doctoral dissertation, PhD candidates need not only the support of their academic supervisor and close friends and relatives, but also system-wide assistance from the university department or faculty where they study. However, HSE University researchers have found that such support can take different forms and that each has a different effect on how confident a student feels in their ability to successfully defend their dissertation. The results of their study were published in the journal Higher Education Quarterly.

Applications Open for 2022 Full-Tuition Doctoral Scholarships

Applications Open for 2022 Full-Tuition Doctoral Scholarships
International students interested in joining HSE University can apply for full-tuition scholarships from the Russian government. Applications for the 2022/23 academic year are open from March 1–11. We spoke to HSE University doctoral students about their work and about how scholarships have helped them pursue their research goals.

New Rules for International Students: Mandatory Check-Ups and Fingerprinting

New Rules for International Students: Mandatory Check-Ups and Fingerprinting
Attend the webinars to learn more

Second Module: What's Changing at HSE University

Second Module: What's Changing at HSE University
How studies will be arranged from October 25 to December 30.

HSE University Classes to Be Held On Site for All Students

HSE University Classes to Be Held On Site for All Students
Classes in the new academic year will take place on site for students of all HSE University campuses. Existing COVID safety precautions will remain in effect.

‘One Year of Combined-Track Studies Expands Students’ Research Horizons’

‘One Year of Combined-Track Studies Expands Students’ Research Horizons’
HSE University continues to develop its new study format for students embarking on a research career: the Combined Master's-PhD track. This year, there will be 75 places for Master’s students on the track—two thirds more than last year. HSE Vice Rector Sergey Roshchin talks about the appeal of the combined-track option, how to enrol, and the achievements of last year’s applicants.

Ümit Nazmi Hazır told about "Patterns of Contemporary Anti-Westernism"

Ümit Nazmi Hazır told about "Patterns of Contemporary Anti-Westernism"
On 27 April 2021, the Doctoral School of Political Science at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) hosted an online seminar via Zoom. Ümit Nazmi Hazır, who pursues a Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Olga Malinova at HSE, delivered a presentation on his Ph.D. research at the online seminar