HEIP School of International and Political Studies in London

• Location: London, England,
• Established: 2009,
• Number of students: about 1500,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

The Graduate School of International and Political Studies (HEIP) in London aims to educate students in political science and international relations.

The school has five campuses, the "oldest" of which is the study area in central London. Multidisciplinarity remains the main strength of the campus in the capital of England: students come from all schools of the OMNES Education group, a network that includes HEIP together with strong educational institutions: ESCE, INSEEC, ECE and others. The education is conducted by 100 professional speakers in the field of business management, engineering, finance, political science, advertising and luxury goods.

Completing programs at HEIP allows students to experience international life and deepen their language skills by following a program that complements their learning. On the London campus, third-year students of any of the programs undergo a professional internship.

HEIP pays great attention to applied skills, so internships are built into the educational process:

• Bachelor's degree: the first and second year is recommended, the third year is mandatory, from three to six months,
• Master's degree: the first year is mandatory for 4-6 months. In the second year, the student can combine study and work at will.

The school's specialized services support students throughout their internship search and completion. Staff will help students create a professional project, resume and cover letter, distribute internship or job offers.

The institution does not have dormitories, but provides assistance in finding and renting housing in the city. HEIP has many partnership agreements with hotels, student residences, hostels, and apartment providers.

Accommodation near the campus, in a rather expensive area of Marylebone, will cost students 1100-1350 € per month.

Each academic program includes activities to develop knowledge about the professional and socio-economic environment of London: networking, company visits, cultural events and master classes, meetings with experts from world-famous groups: Google, Facebook, Bloomberg, Lloyds and others.

• Highly qualified teachers,
• Certified programs,
• More than 200 foreign students,
• Partnership with 50 foreign universities,
• A modern approach to education.

In 2009, OMNES Education opened the HEIP campus in central London. On the busy Abrook Street in Marylebone, students will have excellent opportunities to combine effective learning with interesting city life. In the six-storey school building, the following are prepared:

• Modern and spacious classrooms,
• A computer laboratory available to students on an ongoing basis,
• Three lounge areas with microwaves, coffee machines and a dining room.

HEIP students can freely use not only the infrastructure of their institution, but also neighboring schools that are part of OMNES Education, for example, INSEEC. Such cooperation will allow students to communicate with each other and exchange experiences, create projects and work on them.

The school year lasts from September to mid-summer, then the long holidays begin - from July to September.

As additional expenses, the largest expenses will go to pay for accommodation, meals and use of public transport. Plus:

• Administrative fee – 70-80 €,
• Contributions to student associations when participating in them,
• Personal expenses.

International applicants can use the online application to go through the admission process.

The procedure includes several stages:

• Filling out and submitting the registration form and required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Passing entrance examinations: two hours of written test and 30 minutes of oral test for bachelors, 30 minutes of interview for masters,
• Receive admission results within four weeks of testing and complete the final registration.

Depending on the chosen program, interviews and tests can only take place in English or only in French.

Every year, about 45% of candidates who have successfully passed the entrance examinations are admitted to the school.

After graduating from HEIP programs, students can work in a wide variety of sectors in both private and public organizations. Graduates of the school are  employees of ministries, consulting firms, authorities, embassies, and international organizations. They serve in positions such as Geopolitical Analyst, Public Relations Officer, Institutional Affairs Manager, Chief of Staff.

On the London campus, students have the opportunity to complete a year of study by already enrolling in a program on another HEIP campus.

Foreigners wishing to study in undergraduate programs must provide:

• High school diploma with two grading transcripts,
• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Personal CV,
• Certificate confirming the level of English proficiency: TOEFL (from 79/550/213), TOEIC (from 785), IELTS (from 6.0) or knowledge of the French language: TCF / TEF (B2, C1), DALF (C1), DELF (B2).

Requirements for admission to master's programs:

• Bachelor's degree diploma (BAC+3 or BAC+4),
• Two official transcripts from the last years of study,
• Essay on Recent Achievements,
• Personal CV,
• A letter of recommendation from a professor or employer, if available,
• Certificate confirming the level of English proficiency: TOEFL (from 79/550/213), TOEIC (from 785), IELTS (from 6.0) or knowledge of the French language: TCF / TEF (B2, C1), DALF (C1), DELF (B2),
• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit.

If the applicant has not passed the language test, the admissions committee may conduct it at the time of registration.

With a wide network of partner organizations, HEIP students enjoy many benefits when renting accommodation, medical care, shopping, and other services provided in the city. For example, for public transport, there is a 30% discount on a travel ticket within London.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision