HSE Global Scholarship Competition

In the 2019/2020 academic year, the HSE Global Scholarship Competition will cover the following subjects: Foreign Languages (English), International Relations, Asian Studies, Design, Journalism, History, Cultural Studies, Mathematics, Media Communications, Law, Psychology, Advertising and Public Relations, Modern Politics, Social Sciences, Physics, Philology, and Philosophy. You don't have to pay any fees to take part in the Competition. The Competition includes one round only and is intended for those applying for Bachelor degree programmes at HSE. You may either attend the Competition venue in person or participate in a long-distance mode.

Start of online registration for the HSE Global Scholarship Competition

(until October 14)
Webinars will be held to prepare participants for the HSE Global Scholarship Competition

Deadline for online registration

(until October 31)
Competitions will be held in respective countries (offline) and online

Results will be published on the website along with a list of diploma winners

(until December 31)
Winners will be invited to enrol in HSE's Bachelor's and International Preparatory Programmes

Winners and holders of First, Second and Third Tier diplomas will receive their diplomas (e-versions)

Subjects (Fields of Study)

Who is eligible to enter the Competition?

Benefits to Participating in the Competition

When applying for undergraduate programmes at HSE, winners are eligible for full-tuition waivers, partial scholarships as well as tuition discounts up to 75%
HSE Global Scholarship Competition winners receive early admission decisions
HSE GSC diplomas are valid for two consecutive years following the Competition
An opportunity to gain more expertise on a certain field of study
HSE GSC is a great way of career preparation
New and exciting connections

5 steps to take part in the Competition

1. View the ‘How to Apply’ section for undergraduate programmes and select your programme

If you wish to pursue a Russian-taught undergraduate programme at HSE and you do not speak Russian, you should first take a one-year preparatory course at HSE (HSE International Preparatory Programmes).

2. Complete the required online registration

3. Identify relevant subjects (fields of study), depending on your choice of degree programme

4. Take part in the Competition in respective subjects (fields of study) in one of the countries outside Russia and in Russia (personal attendance) or in a long-distance mode according to the Schedule

5. Get your Competition results and learn more about your opportunities for admission to HSE undergraduate programmes

Please note: HSE Global Scholarship Competition is free for all participants in all venues!