FAQ

When reviewing a student’s application, both their current and cumulative GPA, as well as their percentile ranking, are taken into account. The most recently published data available at the time of the competition is used. Academic performance plays an important role, but it is not the only decisive factor.

Yes. You may apply for both competitions, thereby doubling your chances of success. However, if you are awarded a quota in one competition before the results of the other are announced, you must immediately decide whether to accept the offer or decline it and wait for the second competition. This is done to prevent the university from losing a quota place and to allow it to be offered to another student if you decline.

Yes, you can withdraw at any stage by notifying the GSB International Office via email at outgoing.gsb@hse.ru. Please do so as soon as you make your decision so that another student can take advantage of the opportunity.

Yes, the discount will be preserved, provided that you successfully complete the courses at the partner university and have them transferred to HSE.

If the credit transfer of the courses taken at the partner university is not completed by the end of the exam session, your ranking will drop. However, it will be restored after the successful transfer.

Yes. Before leaving for mobility, you must inform the dormitory manager of your absence and submit an application indicating the period of your exchange. Note that you will still be required to pay for the dormitory during your absence.

A transcript is a list of all completed courses along with your grades. The English-language transcript can be ordered from the academic office of your degree program.

The GSB International Office can issue a confirmation letter upon request, provided you have documented proof of your English proficiency. Acceptable proof includes: results from the Independent English Exam or LingvoTest, international certificates (including Duolingo), or studies in an English-taught program. Other documents are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. To request a letter, email outgoing.gsb@hse.ru.

A Learning Agreement (LA) is a document similar to the IUP (Individual Study Plan) that some host universities require. The LA template is provided by the host university. The student fills in all necessary information and sends it to the GSB International Office for signature along with the final approved version of their IUP to outgoing.gsb@hse.ru.

Required details for the form:
Faculty/Department – Graduate School of Business
Address – 26/4 Ulitsa Shabolovka, Office 4340, 119049, Moscow

To verify the selected courses, the IUP must be submitted together with the LA.

Students apply for a student visa independently. The most up-to-date list of required documents should be checked on the website of the embassy, consulate, or visa center of the host country.

Please contact the GSB International Office at outgoing.gsb@hse.ru, and we will send you a copy of the document.

Please contact the GSB International Office at outgoing.gsb@hse.ru.