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HSE University International Olympiad

Tuition Waiver (Partial to Full)BachelorMaster12-48 monthsOlympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

HSE University (Higher School of Economics) runs multiple international olympiads including the joint Skoltech-HSE Math of Machine Learning Olympiad, the Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project, and the Vysshaya Proba olympiad. Winners receive tuition waivers and priority for state-funded places. The MML Olympiad offers automatic enrollment in the joint HSE-Skoltech Master's program in Math of Machine Learning.

Host University

HSE UniversityHSE University

Quick info

Application status

Olympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Russia
Bachelor, Master
12-48 months
Economics, Finance, Mathematics…
Open to: Open to foreign citizens (including Indonesians)
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What you get

  • Full or partial tuition waiver (depending on olympiad and ranking)
  • Monthly stipend (where applicable)
  • Free preparatory Russian language year (Open Doors winners)
  • Equivalent to 100 points on the entrance exam
  • Priority for state-funded places (quota)
Monthly: Tuition: 50-100% waived depending on olympiad and ranking / Russian language prep year: free (Open Doors)

Requirements

First degree: Not required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Open to foreign citizens (including Indonesians)

Detailed requirements

  • - Foreign citizen (Indonesian applicants are eligible)
  • - High school students, Bachelor's students, Master's students, and graduates are all eligible
  • - Open to all nationalities
  • - Online Olympiad format (most tracks)
  • - Strong performance in mathematics / computer science (for MML track)

Who can apply

High school, Bachelor's, and Master's students (including Indonesians) seeking tuition waivers or scholarships at HSE University - Russia's top research university in economics, social sciences, and mathematics.

Fields of study

EconomicsFinanceMathematicsComputer ScienceMachine LearningSocial SciencesHumanitiesBusiness and Management

Application window

Olympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Open Doors registration: 1 September – 16 November annually
MML Olympiad application deadline: 5 May 2026
MML finalists announcement: 13 May 2026
MML final round: 23-24 May 2026
MML results: late May 2026
Vysshaya Proba: November – January
Ya - Professional: November – December

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Register on the olympiad platform at olymp.hse.ru
  2. 2Step 2: Fill in the application and upload required documents (CV, transcripts, motivation letter, recommendation letter)
  3. 3Step 3: Pass the online selection round (portfolio competition)
  4. 4Step 4: Take the final round (in Moscow or online)
  5. 5Step 5: Receive results and apply for admission to HSE
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Higher School of Economics (HSE) / Skoltech

Higher School of Economics (HSE) / Skoltech

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