ShanghaiRanking: HSE ICEF's Partner SWUFE Ranks 1st in China and 11th Worldwide in Finance

The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) at HSE University congratulates its key strategic partner in China — Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) — on an outstanding achievement. According to the latest edition of the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) by ShanghaiRanking, SWUFE has ranked 11th worldwide in the subject area of Finance and 1st among universities in mainland China. This result is a testament to the highest level of academic expertise, research strength, and international standing of our partner. In this subject area, SWUFE stands alongside such leaders in finance education as London Business School (LBS) — 10th place, and the London School of Economics (LSE) — 12th place.

The HSE ICEF delegation at the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) in Chengdu (China), October 2024

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ShanghaiRanking 2026 / Finance

HSE ICEF is partnering with SWUFE Research Institute of Economics and Management (RIEM), a premier research institution and provider of economics and finance education that meets high international standards. HSE ICEF and SWUFE RIEM jointly implement double-degree bachelor's and master's programmes in finance and economics. These programmes allow students to gain a unique learning experience in two countries, combining the best educational traditions of Russia and China.

About the HSE ICEF and SWUFE RIEM Double-Degree Bachelor's Programme

About the HSE ICEF and SWUFE RIEM Double-Degree Master's Programme

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HSE ICEF congratulates SWUFE on this achievement and wishes colleagues further success in research and education!