Vai alla Homepage del Portale di Ateneo Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in Quantitative Finance

Ph.D. and Master Research Track in English: Economics and Economic Policy

The National Research University Higher School of Economics employs research-active economists and offers supervision in many areas of economics and finance.

Published on 20 April 2021

Economics and Economic Policy  Research track starts with a 2-year program of coursework consisting of core courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics, followed by elective field courses, which leads to the MSc in economics degree. International students are admitted to the program based on their educational background, quantitative skills, and research motivation, proven by their application credentials.

Candidates who complete the master’s at a high level, pass qualification exams (for Russian citizens only), and find themselves a research advisor are admitted into the 3-year Ph.D. program of supervised independent research. All candidates are approved by the Academic Council of the Doctoral School in Economics.

The Faculty of Economic Sciences of National Research University Higher School of Economics employs research-active economists who conduct research in a variety of international labs and research centers. Hence the Faculty of Economic Sciences offers supervision in many areas of economics and finance.  The target audience is Russian and non-Russian students who have a strong mathematical background and are interested in economic research, both academic and applied.

The research track program is offered entirely in English. We offer full and partial scholarships both to Russian and international students. Additional scholarship funding is available for qualified candidates who are selected to a Ph.D. fast track or pass a test and maintain a high GPA after the first semester. In the course of two years, the research master program student is expected to

  • take all the necessary classes,
  • find a Ph.D. thesis advisor and
  • pass qualification exams (in the spring of the second year).

HSE is the leader in Russia in economics, management, social sciences, and computer science. Founded in 1992, the university is young, however, it is already a highly respected research center. In 2009, the Russian Ministry of Education granted HSE “National Research University” status, a distinction conferred only to the country’s most prestigious higher education institutions. HSE is an excellent place for young researchers and scholars. The university’s main campus is located in the center of Moscow, and there are affiliate campuses in St. Petersburg, Perm, and Nizhny Novgorod. HSE plays an integral role not only in the vibrant urban centers that it is a part of but also on the global stage, through its partnerships and agreements with more than 300 international universities and institutions. These connections both locally and internationally present a vast array of opportunities for students in doctoral programs.

Doctoral programs at HSE meet international standards in providing specialized training and extensive research opportunities for degree candidates.

Find out how to apply, as well as information about entry requirements, fees, scholarships, and how to identify potential supervisors.

Potential candidates are offered a list of research projects, research labs, and research topics to participate, work in and choose before applying.

 

Application Deadline:

Master program scholarships are limited. Apply soon!

Application Link:

Masters: https://admissions.hse.ru/en/graduate-apply/step2