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In late August, ICEF HSE hosted a delegation from the Vietnam National University–University of Economics and Business (VNU-UEB), Hanoi.
The visit resulted in the signing of a student exchange agreement designed to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions.

The start of student life is an exhilarating adventure and a step into a whole new life. Every year ICEF welcomes its new class to Freshman Day, where they meet their teachers, tutors and administrative staff to be navigated through the learning process, rules of study, e-resources, and what to expect from the years as ICEF students.

Ilya Vuchenovich, 23, has made it onto the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2025. Together with his 29-year-old sibling Alexander, the promising Russian businessman and graduate of ICEF HSE runs Drinksome – a swiftly growing company with reputation as a leader on domestic non-alcoholic beverages market it has won in just a short amount of time.

In August 2025, HSE University and Fudan University entered into a cooperation agreement to launch a double-degree master's programme. This programme integrates the curricula of ICEF's "Financial Economics" at HSE and the "Finance" programme at Fudan University. By combining the best academic traditions of Russia and China, it offers students a unique opportunity to study in both countries.

From July 6 to 16, 2025, ICEF HSE hosted its inaugural International Summer School in Economics and Finance for students from partner universities. Thirty undergraduate students from China, Vietnam, Turkey, and the UAE joined their peers at ICEF for a programme that combined rigorous academic sessions with cultural immersion. The academic component was delivered by ICEF and HSE faculty, along with industry experts in economics and financial markets.

Exuding happiness and elegance, the members of the ICEF class of 2025 were the crowning glory of the HSE Cultural Centre, where the degree ceremony took place. The beautifully adorned hall for 500 got crowded long before its start. Gathered there were not only graduates but also their families, teachers, management of ICEF and the HSE University, and largest employers in the country. Consisting of 189 people, the Class of 2025 marks the jubilee year of ICEF: this year ICEF graduated its 25^th bachelor’s and 17^th master’s class.

Forbes Russia’s “30 Under 30” published its seventh annual list. The rating recognizes the most promising young individuals in Russia under 30, who have demonstrated significant achievements in their respective industries locally or globally. Danila Musinov, who holds a Master’s in Financial Economics (2022) from ICEF and is currently responsible for investment analysis at Alfa-Bank, features as winner in Finance and Investment category.

Meet Maria Morozova, a member of the ICEF class of 2022 who graduated from Princeton University in 2024 and is currently a Financing Trader at UBS New York. Here’s Maria talking about studying at ICEF, courses and exams at her Ivy League school, how Princeton differs academically from ICEF, best books to read for a career start, and...horseback riding.