1. Who can be enrolled in
ICEF MSc programme in Financial Economics?
ICEF MSc programme in Financial Economics?
Graduates of
foreign universities with at least a Bachelor’s degree and a basic
knowledge of Economic theory, a strong mathematical background and a good level
of English language.
foreign universities with at least a Bachelor’s degree and a basic
knowledge of Economic theory, a strong mathematical background and a good level
of English language.
2. Who conducts the selection of
applicants
applicants
for ICEF MSc programme in Financial Economics? What
criteria are taken into account in the first place when selecting students for
the programme?
The selection of applicants
is conducted by the Admission Committee. The appointments are subject to
approval by the International Academic Committee (IAC) of ICEF. The main
criteria that are considered by Admission Committee are the following: academic
transcripts of the applicants, candidates’ academic papers, at least one,
personal achievements, references from well-known experts.
is conducted by the Admission Committee. The appointments are subject to
approval by the International Academic Committee (IAC) of ICEF. The main
criteria that are considered by Admission Committee are the following: academic
transcripts of the applicants, candidates’ academic papers, at least one,
personal achievements, references from well-known experts.
3. How will the level of
English language be checked?
English language be checked?
Applicants must provide the scan of
English proficiency exam results (IELTS or TOEFL).
English proficiency exam results (IELTS or TOEFL).
Native speakers of English and
students who have completed an entire degree exclusively in English do not need
to submit proof of their English ability. All other applicants should submit
test results no more than two years old.
students who have completed an entire degree exclusively in English do not need
to submit proof of their English ability. All other applicants should submit
test results no more than two years old.
4. Do I need to be interviewed for
admission to ICEF MSc programme and how will the results of it be taken
into account?
admission to ICEF MSc programme and how will the results of it be taken
into account?
Yes, the interview is obligatory and
is the most important part of the whole admission process. Candidates are
interviewed by a special commission, comprised of the representatives
from the Admission Committee. It lasts for 15-20 minutes. The interview is
aimed to ascertain interests, plans for the future and preferences of the
candidate. An applicant can be asked with regard to his/her previous
academic papers or some questions on Economic theory or Mathematics but only
within the minimum requirements for MSc programme applicants. For
international candidates the intverview is conducted via Skype.
is the most important part of the whole admission process. Candidates are
interviewed by a special commission, comprised of the representatives
from the Admission Committee. It lasts for 15-20 minutes. The interview is
aimed to ascertain interests, plans for the future and preferences of the
candidate. An applicant can be asked with regard to his/her previous
academic papers or some questions on Economic theory or Mathematics but only
within the minimum requirements for MSc programme applicants. For
international candidates the intverview is conducted via Skype.
5. When should I submit the
documents?
documents?
The applications for scholarship
must be submitted at http://www.hse.ru/org/hse/admissions/expresspolls/poll/139852868.html by
May, 1.
must be submitted at http://www.hse.ru/org/hse/admissions/expresspolls/poll/139852868.html by
May, 1.
Regular applications for tuition
based places must be submitted before July 15th.
based places must be submitted before July 15th.
6. Tuition Fees
In 2016 there will be 35 budget and
15 tuition-based places (including 4 places with scholarships and discounts).
The tuition fee for commercial place is 340 000 rub per year.
15 tuition-based places (including 4 places with scholarships and discounts).
The tuition fee for commercial place is 340 000 rub per year.
In addition Russian government
offers scholarships for international students that fully cover tuition fees.
offers scholarships for international students that fully cover tuition fees.
7. Who would get the scholarship?
Possibility of getting the
scholarship and the size of the scholarship would depend on candidate’s
GRE and IELTS scores, level of knowledge in relevant subjects, honours,
distinctions, references and other academic achievements.
scholarship and the size of the scholarship would depend on candidate’s
GRE and IELTS scores, level of knowledge in relevant subjects, honours,
distinctions, references and other academic achievements.