HSE Students Win Gold Medals at International Mathematics Olympiad in Turkmenistan
The VI Open Mathematical Olympiad for University Students (OMOUS-2026) was held in Ashgabat, bringing together teams from Russia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and the UAE. Around 600 students took part in the competition.
HSE University Presents Research Results at AI Conference in Oman
In April 2026, the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Artificial Intelligence Applications (ISAA 2026) was held at the University of Nizwa in the Sultanate of Oman. The event was co-organised by HSE University, the University of Nizwa, and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences–Ibri. Researchers from HSE University were among the key speakers at the conference.
Registration for AIDAO Student AI Olympiad Now Open
The HSE University Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) and Yandex Education are pleased to announce that registration for the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis Olympiad (AIDAO) is now open. Participants will be able to put their skills to the test by solving real tasks from leading laboratories and services, as well as compete for cash prizes and admission benefits when applying to study at the FCS.
‘HSE Stands Out for Its Academic Reputation, International Environment, and Approach to Learning’
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the HSE International Preparatory Year programme. The programme offers a one-year foundation course for international applicants preparing to enter Russian universities. HSE lecturers help future students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully undertake a degree programme in Russia.
‘The Most Important Lesson I've Learned at HSE Is the Power of Collaboration’
Jingtao Xu (called Andy in English) earned a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science and Business Analytics at HSE University–Moscow and is now studying on the Master’s in Math of Machine Learning. In this interview with the HSE News Service, Andy talks about his plans to develop his robotics research into a commercial product, how online shopping in Moscow has improved since he first arrived, and why now is a good time to capitalise on Russian–Chinese cooperation.
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‘HSE Offers a Wealth of Opportunities, but It’s up to You to Take Advantage of Them’
Zhou Jinyu is a third-year student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘Data Science and Business Analytics’ at the Faculty of Computer Science at HSE University. She talked to the HSE News Service about studying on the double-degree programme, her career prospects, her attitude to artificial intelligence, and why it’s important to step out of your comfort zone.
‘HSE’s Industry Ties Are Invaluable’
Pan Zhengwu has spent the last seven years at HSE University—first as a student of the Bachelor’s in Software Engineering and now in the Master’s in System and Software Engineering at the Faculty of Computer Science. In addition to his busy academic schedule, he works as a mobile software engineer at Yandex and is an avid urban photographer. In his interview with the HSE News Service, Zhengwu talks about the challenges he faced when he first moved to Russia, shares his thoughts on ‘collaborating’ with AI, and reveals one of his top spots for taking photos in Moscow.
‘Opportunities Always Exist; You Just Need to Find Them’
Kartik Joshi, from India, is pursuing a master's degree at HSE University, specialising in Data Science. In his interview, he talks about his life and studies in Moscow and invites HSE students and staff to participate in the Holi festival on March 21.
HSE University Welcomes New Members Hired Through International Recruiting Procedures
In December 2024, HSE University welcomed successful candidates for tenure-track positions and postdoctoral fellowships. This year, the university strengthened its teaching and research teams with 39 international faculty members, each holding a PhD from leading international institutions such as Maastricht University, the University of Pennsylvania, École Polytechnique, Xi'an Jiaotong University, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Hunan University, and many others.