ICEF exchange programs for the fall semester of 2026-2027 academic year
Dear Students,
We are pleased to announce the call for ICEF exchange programs for the fall semester of 2026-2027 academic year:
1. Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE), China, Chengdu
– one of the top 3 universities in China for Finance and top 7 for Economics (Shanghai Ranking, 2024), ICEF's partner for double-degree BSc and MSc programs. Up to 5 students can be nominated for studies with the Research Institute of Economics and Management (RIEM) in the fall 2025 semester. More details about SWUFE available at: https://e.swufe.edu.cn
2. Fudan University, China, Shanghai
– one of the leading and most prestigious schools of economics in China and Asia, consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. One place is available for undergraduate students.
School of Economics: https://econ.fudan.edu.cn/en/
3. Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey, Istanbul
– a recognised centre of the University of London (BSc Economics and Finance, BSc Economics and Management, BSc Management and Digital Innovation). Three places are available for undergraduate students.
Programmes at Istanbul Bilgi University: https://www.bilgi.edu.tr/en/academics/
4. Shanghai University, China, Shanghai
– undergraduate programmes are offered by the University’s School of Economics and SILC Business School.
Up to 5 places are available for undergraduate students in each school.
School of Economics: https://econ.shu.edu.cn/
SILC Business School: https://www.silc.shu.edu.cn/en/
5. UAE University, College of Business and Economics, United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
– ranked among the top 3 universities in the UAE. Three places are available for undergraduate students (years 2–4).
College of Business and Economics: https://cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/
6. Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU), Kazakhstan, Almaty
– a recognised centre of the University of London (BSc Economics and Finance, BSc Mathematics and Economics and Management, BSc Data Science and Business Analytics). Up to 5 places are available for undergraduate students.
KBTU official website: https://kbtu.edu.kz/en/
7. Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), China, Beijing
– one of China’s leading specialised universities in economics and finance, traditionally regarded as a flagship institution for training professionals for the public and financial sectors. Up to 5 places are available for undergraduate students.
School of Economics, CUFE: https://econ.cufe.edu.cn/
8. Guangdong University of Finance and Economics (GDUFE), China, Guangzhou
– a major economics-oriented university with strong programmes in economics, finance, and business, actively developing international academic mobility. Up to 5 places are available for undergraduate students.
School of Economics / International page: https://english.gdufe.edu.cn/
9. University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University (VNU-UEB), Vietnam, Hanoi
– the leading school of economics in Vietnam within Vietnam National University, with a strong academic profile and extensive international engagement. Up to 10 places are available for undergraduate students.
VNU-UEB official website: https://english.ueb.edu.vn/
How to apply
Application including a motivation letter (in free format, 250-500 words) is expected before March 1, 2026, at: https://www.hse.ru/en/polls/1128296708.html
More details at: https://icef.hse.ru/partners
University-wide Exchange Programs (Fall Semester, 2026-2027 academic year)
The application process consists of three stages:
- Stage 1: January 26 – February 15, 2026 (Universities)
- Stage 2: February 23– March 15, 2026 (Universities)
- Stage 3: March 23 –April 12, 2026 (Universities)
You can apply to no more than two universities within any stage. A student can be nominated for one university only.
Documents required for participation in the University-wide mobility opportunities:
- Application where two universities in order of priority are listed.
- List of courses selected by a candidate at each host university.
- Motivation letter (up to 500 words).
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Approximate budget, cross – border data protection waiver and recommendation letter (the latter one is optional).
More details at: https://studyabroad.hse.ru
If you have any questions please contact ICEF International and Administrative Department:
Anastasia Telitsyna - atelitsina@hse.ru, tel.: +7 (495) 772-95-90 ext. 27079, Head of ICEF International and Administrative Department,
Svetlana Nikiphorova - snikiforova@hse.ru, tel.: +7 (495) 772-95-90 ext. 27074.
Vyacheslav Zheleznov - vzheleznov@hse.ru, tel.: +7 (495) 772-95-90 ext. 27090, telegram: @Zhelezushko