Prospective students

Choose 1-3 applicable exchange programmes from the catalogue.

When making your choice, refer to the recommendations in the Matrix of correspondence of GSB Partner Universities. 

Check the application statistics of past mobility calls and check the minimum GPA of students nominated to the partner universities.

Programme will not be available for Spring 2023 exchange.

Choose 5 universities among the QTEM partners, where you have selected courses that fit your individual curriculum.

Plan your budget using information from Partner University Factsheet and Numbeo website. Tuition fees shall be waived at Partner Universities but all other costs incurred will be covered at the student’s own expense.

Plan your budget using information from Partner University Factsheet and Numbeo website. Tuition fees shall be waived for studies at Partner Universities. The Faculty of Business and Management will offer students a scholarship equal to 150,000 roubles. All other incurred costs are covered at the student’s own expense.

1. Request for Exchange Programme

Request has to be signed by the student and administration of the educational programme.

 The request must be emailed to the study office at least 10 days before the application deadline for the exchange programme participation.

2. Proof of English Proficiency

The following documents will be accepted (check course catalogue):

• official IELTS/TOEFL certificates; results of HSE Independent English Exam based on IELTS format;
• Linguaskill test certificates
• the results of the HSE English language test.  

3. Motivation Letter

Motivation Letter must be in English, appx. of 500 words.

The recording of our workshop: How to write a motivation letter is availbale here. 

4. Recommendation Letter

Recommendation Letter must be in English, written by your HSE professor, academic supervisor or programme head.

5. CV

Please, use the following CV template or your own template (in English)

6. Estimate of expenses

Estimate of expenses template 

7. Preliminary Study Plan

Prepare a Preliminary study plan and add it to your application package.

1. Request for Exchange Programme

Request has to be signed by the student and administration of the educational programme.

2. Transcript

Please request the Transcript of Records (in English) from the programme office of your HSE University programme. Also, make a request for your Bachelor Diploma Supplement (in English).

3. CV

Please use the following CV template  (in English)

In separate sections, you must mention:

1) your previous international experience

(during your studies at the university);

2) experience of working with quantitative data;

3) your professional experience and extracurricular achievements.

4. Motivation Letter

The Motivation Letter must be in English, appx. 500 words.

5. GMAT/GRE Certificate

You must submit the certificate by 15 May. If you fail to provide the certificate, your application will be automatically withdrawn by the QTEM Committee.

6. IELTS/TOEFL/CAE Certificate

If applicable

7. Recommendation Letter

The Recommendation Letter must be in English, written by your HSE professor, academic supervisor or programme head.

8. QTEM Agreement

QTEM Student Engagement 

Upload your documents here.

Fill in the application form and upload your documents before 17 February

Within 3 weeks after the application deadline, you will receive an email to @edu.hse.ru with the information about the results.

At the end of March, the QTEM Committee will contact you via e-mail with their preliminary decision. The final decision will be announced upon receipt of the GMAT/GRE Certificate.

Prepare a Preliminary Study Plan for the university you were nominated to.

Prepare a Preliminary Study Plan for the university you were nominated to.

Approve Individual Study Plan

Within 10 working days after being nominated submit a draft version of individual study plan to the head of the educational programme. Submit signed and approved individual study plan to the International Office.

Get ready for the departure to the designated Partner University and for the most unforgettable experience in your life using this check-list for Fall semester 

or Spring semester 

More information available here.

Approve Individual Study Plan

Within 10 working days after being nominated submit a draft version of individual study plan to the head of the educational programme. Submit signed and approved individual study plan to the International Office.

Prepare for departure on the QTEM programme and the most unforgettable experience in your life by using the checklist for the

Fall semester  or Spring semester.
More information available here.