State University - Higher School of Economics

The State University - Higher School of Economics (HSE University) is a public research university.

The history of the State University - Higher School of Economics (HSE University) can be traced back to the late 1980s, when a group of Russian economists, including Evgeny Yasin and Yaroslav Kuzminov, began to develop a new vision for economic education in Russia.

At the time, the existing system of economic education was based on the Marxist-Leninist ideology, and it was not well-suited to the new market economy that was emerging in Russia. Yasin and Kuzminov wanted to create a new economics school that would be based on the principles of global economic science.

In 1992, Yasin and Kuzminov founded the Higher School of Economics (HSE) with the support of the Russian government. HSE was initially established as a master's education center, but it quickly expanded to offer undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields.

From the outset, HSE was committed to providing its students with a high-quality education that would prepare them for success in the global economy. The university hired a number of international faculty members and developed a curriculum that was based on the latest economic and management theories.

HSE quickly gained a reputation as one of the leading universities in Russia. The university's graduates are highly sought-after by employers around the world, and HSE has become a major center for research and innovation.

Today, HSE University is a comprehensive university with four campuses in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Perm. HSE University is also a leading research university. The university has a number of research centers and laboratories that are working on cutting-edge research in a wide range of fields. HSE University is also a member of the Association of European Universities (EUA) and the European University Association (EURASHE).

HSE University has played a major role in the development of Russia's economy and society. The university's graduates have gone on to hold senior positions in government, business, and academia. HSE University is also a major producer of new knowledge, and its research has helped to shape policy and practice in Russia and around the world.

State University - Higher School of Economics is ranked as the #6 top university in Russia during 2025. This is the same rank as last year.