Master’s Programme Economics and Economic Policy

Master’s Programme Economics and Economic Policy is a 2 years Masters program taught at Higher School Of Economics, Moscow, Russia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. After completion of Master’s Programme Economics and Economic Policy you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Policy Maker, Economist.

The purpose of this programme is to prepare students for the future work in academia,  government agencies, private companies, and centers for economic analysis. Graduates of  the applied economics track are trained to analyze and forecast consequences of decisions in business and public policy. Research track provides  thorough knowledge of economic theory and methods to carry out advanced theoretical and empirical research and prepares students for the future academic career.  

The minimum requirements for admission in Master’s Programme Economics and Economic Policy at Higher School Of Economics for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Higher School Of Economics.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Higher School Of Economics as pre-requiste for admission in Master’s Programme Economics and Economic Policy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

1. International English-language certificates: One of those:

• IELTS, at least 6
• TOEFL IBT (Internet Based), at least 80
• TOEFL PBT (Paper Based), at least 500
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), at least C
• CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)
• BEC Higher (Business English Certificate)
• Alternatively: official confirmation that your previous undergraduate/graduate studies were in English

Please check detail of study units at https://www.hse.ru/en/ma/economicpolicy/

The applicant’s backgrounds and level of knowledge of math and economics, finance and other relevant sciences vary. In order to help those who lack advanced preparation, together with the program directors and teaching faculty we prepared a list of courses that are free and you can take them online in any part of the world. If you had all the courses listed below, just skip this section.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Policy Maker
• Economist

4 fully funded scholarships are listed for Russia. See Russia scholarships.