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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.

Along with Career Development Centre, ICEF operates a mentoring programme to prepare its students for the job market – a project started in 2016 by Maxim Bochkov, a graduate of ICEF Bachelor’s Programme and currently an Associate at Oliver Wyman. In this interview, Maxim unveils the secret to a good mentor-mentee match and explains how the matching process happens and why alumni find mentoring exciting.

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.

May 20 saw ICEF start its Summer School, a short-term programme designed to immerse candidates in our academic environment, line of thought, and milieu. The summer bridge welcomes candidates recommended for admission to ICEF Master’s Programme “Financial Economics” in 2025, as well as undergraduates and holders of bachelor’s degrees who wish to advance their knowledge by pursuing our master’s programme.

Ilya Vuchenovich, a member of the ICEF class of 2023, has made it onto Forbes 30 Under 30 longlist in category Entrepreneurs. Ilya and his brother Alexander are the founders of Drinksome.