Students of International Preparatory Programmes: visa

1. I have completed my studies at HSE University. What should I do?

If you have successfully completed your studies at HSE University, please make sure that you leave Russia before the expiry date on your visa.

If you were expelled from HSE University, you must leave Russia within three business days from the date on your dismissal directive.

3. What should I do if I plan to study at other university?

If you have completed your preparatory programme at HSE University and now plan to study at other institution, you need to ask that institution if they can extend your visa.

2. What should I do if I want to continue my studies at HSE University?

If you plan to continue your studies at HSE University, please inform the HSE Visa and Registration Centre and make sure that you obtain a new student visa in a timely manner. Most likely, you will have to leave Russia and get a new visa invitation. The procedures for obtaining a Russian visa may differ depending on your future academic trajectory.

4. Can I extend my visa without leaving Russia?

You can extend your visa without leaving Russia under the following conditions: 

1) carefully check your passport: its expiry date must be at least 18 months away from your planned date of entry into Russia. It must also contain at least four blank pages for your Russian visa and entry/exit stamps. If you do not have enough blank pages in your passport, you must apply for a new one.

2) all documents required for visa extension must be submitted no later than 40 days before the expiry date on your current visa.

3) you have been admitted to HSE University's degree programme.

I am a fee-paying student

I have a tuition waiver (government scholarship)