Overview

The two-year Master of International Business programme offered by HSE University features a unique blend of business administration and international affairs for those aspiring to master a diverse set of competencies necessary to launch a fast-track career in a Fortune 500 company, or a successful global start-up.

The MIB is taught entirely in English at HSE University’s Moscow campus. The faculty includes active business executives and specialists from top international companies. The programme awards a state-accredited Master’s degree in Management with a specified track in International Business. An international double degree is available in partnership with LUISS University (Rome, Italy).

Career Opportunities

MIB graduates are prepared to become managers, consultants and executives in international companies, their foreign affiliates, branches and representative offices.

Our graduates have a strong competitive advantage at the start of their career as they possess the managerial skills as well as the knowledge in economics, politics, foreign policy, international law, and regional specializations.

Accreditation

International Accreditation from the Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Career Development (AKKORK) (first international accreditation at HSE)

Programme Structure

Course included:

International Business Research

Strategic Management of International Companies

International Corporate Finance

Economics: Foundations of Managerial Economics

International Marketing

World’s Business Cultures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

International Business View 17 other Masters in International Business in Russia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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General requirements

Portfolio Checklist

Motivation letter (maximum 1 page of A4 format, in English)

The motivation letter should describe your reasons for applying to this program, in the context of your long-term career goals and background.

Scans of diploma and official academic transcript

If you have not yet received your Bachelor’s diploma, please include an official copy of your most recent academic transcript.

Two letters of recommendation (preferrably one from an employer and one from someone familiar with your academic work)

Resume/CV

CV should include your education, work experience and language knowledge.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

510000 RUB / year

≈ 510000 RUB / year

Living costs

Moscow

Russia

41640 - 81437 RUB / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

International students can apply to study at HSE for free through full-tuition scholarships and partial grants. Here is a link to explore: https://admissions.hse.ru/en/graduate-apply/financial-aid

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Moscow

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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