Nizhny Novgorod Branch of the National Research University Higher School of Economics

• Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia,
• Age of students: from 17 years,
• Type of training: mixed,
• Language of instruction: Russian.

The Nizhny Novgorod branch of the Higher School of Economics was established on July 4, 1996. The Higher School of Economics is a national research university whose scientists make a practical contribution to the construction of a new Russia. Graduates of the university work in leading Russian and foreign companies, in government bodies, and are engaged in research work in scientific organizations around the world.

The learning process includes a course of lectures and seminars, practical exercises, professional, design and research practices.

The educational process is organized at the following faculties:

• Economy
• Management
• rights
• Humanities
• computer science, mathematics and computer science.

The main research areas of the Nizhny Novgorod branch of the Higher School of Economics:

• statistical methods, methods of data mining,
• machine learning,
• theory of pattern recognition,
• artificial intelligence applications,
• comparative and meta-comparative studies,
• theory and practice of intercultural communication,
• history and theory of literature of the countries of the studied language,
• political linguistics,
• the legal status of real estate as a special object of civil rights,
• trends and prospects for the development of corporate legislation in Russia in the light of improving the investment climate.

The Nizhny Novgorod branch of HSE University provides 2 dormitories for 714 beds in total. The cost of living is up to 6400 rubles per month.

For meals for students and staff, the branch has 2 canteens and 2 buffets.

To involve students in social and scientific activities, the Nizhny Novgorod branch of HSE University organizes and takes part in the following events:

• Competition of projects "Mirror Laboratories",
• Conference "Reading School",
• Smart Campus Hackathon,
• All-Russian Student Olympiad "I am a Professional",
• Scientific Student Conference "Science and the Real World: Ways to Implement Scientific Ideas",
• Regional Olympiad in Foreign Languages,
• Nizhny Novgorod Student Championship in "Your Game",
• Language Mosaic Festival,
• Championship of the Volga League on "What? Where is? When?",
• Week of Economics and Business.

The Nizhny Novgorod branch of the Higher School of Economics is carried out in 4 educational and laboratory buildings equipped with classrooms for seminars, for self-study, for research departments and computer classes. The classrooms are well equipped: video conferencing devices, whiteboards, projectors, computers, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, sound-amplifying equipment.

Students are given free access to the central library and reading room.

For sports, the branch offers:

• Gym
• Gym.

At HSE's Nizhny Novgorod branch, the academic year is divided into two semesters: autumn and spring. At the end of each, an examination session is held, after passing the students, they are given vacations (in winter in January, in summer in July and August).

Additional expenses:

• Residence
• Transport
• Nutrition
• Leisure and recreation.

For admission to the Nizhny Novgorod branch of the Higher School of Economics, you must provide:

• Proof of identity, citizenship,
• State-recognized certificate of education and qualifications.

If necessary, the applicant provides:

• Proof of disability or disability,
• Confirmation of passing centralized testing,
• Confirmation that the applicant belongs to the persons who are granted the relevant special right,
• Confirmation that the applicant belongs to the category of children of military personnel and employees - Heroes of Russia and holders of three Orders of Courage.

At the request of the applicant provides:

• Confirmation of registration in the individual accounting system,
• Confirmation of individual achievements.

The necessary package of documents is provided to the branch:

• By mail,
• In person to the admissions office,
• Through EPGU.

At the moment, more than 2600 undergraduate and graduate students are studying at the Nizhny Novgorod branch of the Higher School of Economics.

The Nizhny Novgorod branch of HSE University has a Career Development Department.

For admission to undergraduate educational programs, an applicant must:

• Completed education not lower than secondary general,
• Successful completion of the creative test - at least 50 points,
• Points received for the exam are not lower than:
  • Russian language - 50-60,
  • Mathematics - 50-65,
  • History — 50-55,
  • Social studies - 50-60,
  • Informatics and ICT – 50-55,
  • Physics — 50,
  • Foreign language – 60,
  • References: — 60.

For admission to master's programs, you must:

• Completed higher education,
• Successful completion of the entrance test:
  • Competitive selection - a maximum of 100 points,
  • Mathematics and Computer Science,
  • English - maximum 100 points.

For admission to postgraduate programs, you must:

• Completed higher education,
• Successful completion of the entrance test:
  • Special discipline - maximum 60 points,
  • Foreign language — maximum 50 points.

• state academic scholarships,
• state social scholarships,
• state scholarships for graduate students,
• HSE scholarships,
• nominal scholarships,
• scholarships for foreign citizens,
• scholarships for students assigned by legal entities or individuals,
• scholarships of the President of the Russian Federation,
• scholarships of the Government of the Russian Federation,
• scholarships of other public authorities,
• scholarship named after K. Minin and D. Pozharsky,
• nominal scholarship of the head of the city of Nizhny Novgorod,
• city scholarship for gifted children,
• City scholarship for socially disadvantaged categories of students.

In addition, the branch provides financial assistance to students in need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision