Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Wirtschaftswissen­schaftliche Fakultät

Income from vast natural resources, above all oil and gas, have helped Russia overcome the economic collapse of 1998. The state-run gas monopoly Gazprom is the world's largest producer and exporter, and supplies a growing share of Europe's needs. Economic strength has allowed Vladimir Putin to enhance state control over political institutions and the media, buoyed by extensive public support for his policies as prime minister, president and now prime minister again. Spanning nine time zones, Russia is the largest country on earth in terms of surface area, although large tracts in the north and east are inhospitable and sparsely populated.

Partner Universities

The School of Business and Economics has the following Partner Universities in Russia:

1. National Research University - Higher School of Economics

2. Ural State University

Studying in Russia (in general)

Climate

Moscow, like most of Russia, has a continental climate with dramatic swings in temperature from season to season. In summer you can enjoy a beer in an open air cafe, rollerblading in the parks or taking a cruise down the Moscow river with friends. July and August are the hottest months of the year. Those staying in the city can escape to nearby reservoirs and "beach resorts" for a few hours of relaxation and fresh country air at the weekends.

The weather begins to get cooler in September and the city comes back to life again. Autumn quickly passes into winter, and the first real cold hits sometime in October - there's usually snow on the ground from November through to April. Even during the coldest months of December to February, there is still so much to do whether it's skating or skiing, going to the banya with a bunch of friends, or seeing one of the many ballets or musicals on offer. If you're prepared for the cold, many people say Moscow is at its most beautiful under a blanket of snow.

By March, the temperatures begin to rise and the Russians celebrates 'Malsenitsa', one of the oldest national festivals where they traditionally feast on blinis (Russian pancakes) and burn the "scarecrow of winter" to mark beginning of Spring.

Source: www.weatheronline.co.uk

Public Holidays

Russians love to celebrate and national holidays are a serious event! For the most important ones, such as New Year, Christmas, and the May holidays, the country literally shuts down - many shops close their doors, the streets are adorned with flags, and main roads are closed off for parades. Everyone gets the day off work, and if the holiday falls on a weekend, the Friday or Monday becomes a day off.

Language

Although the English language is taught in schools and some people speak it quite fluently, you will find on the streets that most Russians don't speak any English at all. If you make the effort to learn the Cyrillic alphabet and a few basic phrases, you'll be able to find your way around, ask for things in shops and negotiate taxi fares! Beyond that, any Russian you learn is a great plus and will certainly add to your enjoyment of living in Moscow.

Financing your exchange: DAAD Erasmus Mundus

Humboldt-Universität participates in the framework of EM ECW at various university consortia to promote co-operation with third countries in studying, teaching and research. The European Commission supports the individual mobility of students, scientists and university staff within such consortia.

Mobility scholarships at undergraduate (Bachelor), Master, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels are supported for 6 up to 34 months. The exchange of academic staff is supported for 1 to 3 months.

The monthly grants amount to 1000 € for students, 1500 € for PhD, 1800 € for Post doc and  2500 € for academic staff.

General information on the Erasmus Mundus External Windows program of the European Community can be found on the website of the EU Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture which administers the program:

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/extcoop/call/index.htm

Russian Federation: Facts and Figures

National Research University - Higher School of Economics (Moscow)

 http://www.hse.ru/lingua/en/

Economics at HSE emphasizes quantitative methods in a similar fashion as at Humboldt University. Courses correspond to the quality standards of good western unive rsities . Most of the teaching is in Russian, but recently the number of English courses has increased considerably.

Fall Semester: early September - end December

Spring Semester: mid/end January (module system) or early February (semester system) - mid/end July

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: 1 June

Spring Semester: 1 November

Courses

The Higher School of Economics offers a wide selection of Master level courses for exchange students. The language of instruction is mainly Russian with an increasing number of courses offered in English. For a list of the courses taught in English language, please refer to: http://cie.hse.ru/index.php/programs/semesteryear-programs. The courses taught in Russian can be found here: http://www.hse.ru/edu/courses/. Upon arrival, students have two course-shopping weeks to make their final schedule and necessary changes. A course list can be found here: www.uib.no/education/studies/courses-for-exchange-students#social.

Housing

Dormitory is provided: shared room with a roommate in the dorm will cost students around 110 EUR per month. More information can be found http://cie.hse.ru/index.php/layouts/housing

Application Documents

1. Filled application form  http://cie.hse.ru/index.php/registration/news-feeds
2. Copies of university/college transcript (results from current studies must be provided when available)
3. At least one academic reference   
4. Personal statement
5. Copy of passport   

Moscow

Moscow lies in the centre of what is known as European Russia and with over 10 million inhabitants, it's an impressive place. This is a city of contrasts - ancient monasteries and ultra-modern skyscrapers stand side by side, neon-lit ads share the skyline with monumental Stalin buildings.

Ural State University (Yekaterinburg)

http://eng.usu.ru/usu/opencms/index.html

Graduate School of Economics and Management of Ural Federal University (GSEM UrFU) is one of the leading business school in Russia which is founded on the basis of the Faculty of Economics and Management, Faculty of Information and Mathematic Technologies and Mathematic Modeling, Business School, and Faculty of Economics, Ural State University. GSEM UrFU offers to its students fundamental theoretical knowledge as well as practical aspects of applied economics and management alongside with profound study of mathematics.

Fall Semester: 5 September - 23 December

Spring Semester: 6 February - 25 May

Examination Dates

Fall Semester: 26 December - 31 January

Spring Semester: 28 May - 30 June 1 Jun and 1 November

Application Deadline

Fall Semester: 1 June

Spring Semester: 1 November

Application Documents

Students who are interested in studying at the GSEM should send by e-mail (econ.international@usu.ru) the following information before the deadline:

1. CV
2. Motivation Letter
3. Transcript of Records
4. Learning Agreement
5. Free movers form

Courses

GSEM UrFU offers the Bachelor and Master Programs in the fields of Economics, Management and Business Informatics. The language of instruction is mainly Russian with some courses offered in English. Language requirement both for bachelor and master studies are English B2 level and Russian B2 level. To see the list of courses offered in current semester please follow the link:http://www.gsem-urfu.com (find section "Международные связи" where you could get information in english for incoming students)

Housing

An accommodation in UrFU dormitory is guaranteed for every incoming exchange student. To live in a dormitory costs about 12 euro per semester. If you want to rent a room in appartment, it will cost about 130-180 euro and the whole appartment approximately 240 - 450 euro per month.