ICEF HSE Summer School in Economics and Finance
About ICEF HSE
ICEF is an autonomous subdivision of the leading Russian university, the National Research University – Higher School of Economics (HSE). ICEF was established in 1997 and developed in academic cooperation with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Currently ICEF has grown into the leading faculty of HSE. In 2024 HSE University is ranked among the top 100 institutions worldwide in Economics & Econometrics, Politics & International Studies, Sociology, History in the QS – World University Rankings by Subject.
About ICEF Summer School:
The ICEF Summer School provides an opportunity to study current issues of the economy and finance with a practical focus, including the specifics of the Russian economy and financial markets as well as international ones.
Content of the program includes:
- Financial markets and institutions
- Actual macroeconomic policy
- Artificial intelligence
- International trade and finance
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Global business and management.
Participants will also experience Russian culture through set of special events. The program facilitates valuable networking through company visits and interactions with ICEF alumni and industry leaders.
Program Details:
- An intensive 10-day program: 6 - 16 July 2025
- Location: HSE Campus, Pokrovsky Boulevard 11, Moscow, Russia
- Academic Credits: The students can earn up to 2 credits.
- Costs: The program costs for SWUFE students are fully covered, including application, tuition, housing, and field trips. Students are only responsible for their travel, visa, and medical insurance expenses, which will be around 700 USD (approximately 4,900 CNY).
- Application: the students complete the online application before 31 March, partner university is to confirm the nomination by 15 April, 2025.
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For inquiries: contact Ms Ni Qian, Overseas Study and Exchange Center, at Tel: (028) 87092471 or Email: niqian@swufe.edu.cn by 31 March 2025
Tentative Program Schedule*
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Day 1, July 6 (Sunday)
Time: 20.20 (SVO)
Arrival in Moscow: Transfer from the airport, check-in at the hotel
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Day 2, July 7 (Monday)
10:00 – 11:00 School Opening: Introduction to ICEF and HSE, campus tour
11:10 – 14:00 Lecture & Seminar 1: Russian Panorama – geography, history, and culture
14:00 – 15:00 Welcome Reception
15:30 – 18:00 Walking Tour of Moscow: See the Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Zaryadye Park, GUM, Alexander Garden
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Day 3, July 8 (Tuesday)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 2: Economic History of Russia
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Visit to a Financial Sector Company (Sber TBC): Introduction to Russian fintech, meeting with ICEF alumni
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Day 4, July 9 (Wednesday)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 3: Financial Markets. Macroeconomic Regulation
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 Bus Tour of Moscow: See the Moscow State University, Sparrow Hills, Novodevichy Convent and Pond, Moscow-City, (Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill)
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Day 5, July 10 (Thursday)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 4: ESG in Corporate Finance
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:30 – 18:00 Visit to Tretyakov Gallery: Visit to Russia’s premier museum of Russian art
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Day 6, July 11 (Friday)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 5: Digital Transformation and Technological Growth
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Visit to the Moscow Exchange (TBC): Introduction to Russia’s financial markets, insights into trading and investment
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Day 7, July 12 (Saturday)
11:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 6: Artificial Intelligence and Its Prospects in the Global Economy
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Tour to Kolomenskoye Park: Visit to a former Royal estate that features the 16th-century UNESCO-listed Church of the Ascension.
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Day 8, July 13 (Sunday)
Free Time
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Day 9, July 14 (Monday)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 7: International Trade and Finance
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Visit to Yandex (TBC): Tour of headquarters, introduction to Russian IT and technology business
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Day 10, July 15 (Tuesday)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 8: Business and Management in a Global Context
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Final Test
16:00 – 17:30 Mentor Seminar with ICEF Alumni
17:30 – 18:00 Program Closing: Certificate ceremony and closing remarks
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Day 11, July 16 (Wednesday)
Free Time
Departure: Packing, airport transfer at 20:00 (Flight at 22:40, Sheremetyevo)