International College of Economics and Finance

'Access to double-degree track has played a big role in my career'

A member of ICEF class of 2006, Anatoly Braverman has achieved a significant track record in petroleum transactions and has witnessed the Russian economy receive increased investment as one of the first members of RDIF team since 2011. How does the Russian economy benefit from international degree programmes? How does investing in antiviral drugs work and how has it been used by RDIF to develop Sputnik 5 vaccine? Anatoly Braverman answers these and many other questions in his interview with Success Builder.

June 14

“I am looking forward to lecturing live”

Peio Zuazo-Garin, ICEF assistant professor and a PhD graduate from the University of the Basque Country, joined HSE at a time when all the usual formats of research and teaching were disrupted by the pandemic. In an interview he told how to adapt to a new place of work online, what are the pros and cons of academic prestige, why he loves Moscow and why he recalls bullfighting during the discussions with ICEF students.

June 14

'ICEF offers an unusually broad education that gives workplace flexibility'

Svetlana Pavlova earned her bachelor's degree from ICEF in 2003 and won a scholarship to continue her studies at LBS (London Business School). Svetlana is currently a Vice President–Analyst at Moody's Investors. In this interview, she shares how to win an LBS scholarship through academic networking, how IB analytics differs from rating analytics, and how ICEF gives not only diplomas but also friends.

June 07

ICEF Alumni Among Forbes 30 Under 30 Winners

Of the ten candidates shortlisted by Forbes 30 Under 30 inFinance and Investment category, only three have been announced winners. Among them are two ICEF graduates – Oleg Bezumov and Olga Shikhantsova.

May 28

'I was lucky enough to discover my vocation thanks to the fellowship of ICEF graduates'

Arturs Meskovskis enrolled in ICEF Master’s Programme in 2013 after earning his bachelor’s degree from the Stockholm School of Economics (Riga). Currently a quantitative analyst on XVA team at MUFG Office in London, Arturs shares how to find a perfect master’s program at the confluence of STEM and finance, how learners can benefit from ICEF’s family-like community, what quants typically work with, and where a financial industry expert can learn data science.How I developed a passion for economics

May 19

ICEF Master’s Students To Enjoy More Funding Options

ICEF introduces a new system of scholarships and financial awards for its Master's in Financial Economics enrollment 2021. The scholarships are merit-based and will be awarded to ten best performing students. The scholarship funding available in 2021-2022 academic year totals RUB 750,000.

May 13

Two ICEF Alumni On Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Oleg Bezumov and Olga Shikhantsova made it to the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 longlist in category Finance & Investment.

April 30

HSE and DOM.RF Sign a Student Housing Agreement

HSE University is renting a 27-storey block of a new apartment complex, Level Amurskaya, located in the Golyanovo District of Moscow. Only university students will be accommodated in the building, and they will have their choice of renting a single studio or a shared apartment. This agreement is another step towards HSE's transition to a service model for accommodating nonresident and foreign students as part of the University Development Program until 2030.

On Campus new at HSE international students accommodation

April 29

ICEF Has Joined CFA Institute Affiliation Program

The HSE – University of London Bachelor’s Programme in Economics has gained membership in CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

April 23

'By setting a vibrant pace, ICEF enables you to keep abreast of the market'

Alisa Zakirova earned her master’s from ICEF in 2018. Currently a Fixed Income Research Analyst at Sber CIB, she deals particularly with sovereign bond. Here is what Alisa thinks sets ICEF Master’s in Financial Economics apart from its counterparts, why ICEF students are advanced users of international practices, and how working can be started during studies in a healthy way.

April 21

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