HSE Graduate School of Business

The Shabolovka Administrative and Study Complex is the heart of the HSE Graduate School of Business, providing a modern, fully equipped space for education, collaboration, and innovation. The complex houses GSB staff, academic departments, and administrative offices, while serving as the primary location for classes across all levels of study—undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, MBA, and DBA programs.

Spanning seven academic buildings with a total area of 16,261 m², the campus features 44 classrooms, including specially designated spaces. Students also have access to a well-stocked library, two cafés, and Jalinga video studios for creating digital content.

The campus infrastructure is designed to support a comfortable and productive environment for both learning and work. Each academic building is equipped with copy and print stations, ATMs, vending machines, coffee points, and water dispensers offering both hot and cold water. Free Wi-Fi ensures seamless connectivity, while amenities such as bicycle parking, cloakrooms, and modern ergonomic furniture enhance overall convenience and comfort.

Facilities are thoughtfully tailored to support diverse learning formats. 4 language classrooms, with 12 seats each, are dedicated to English instruction. 21 seminar rooms, accommodating 30 to 60 students, are designed for interactive group work. 7 breakout rooms, each with six seats, offer a more private setting for small-group discussions on projects and assignments. The complex also features 6 lecture halls, including two large auditoriums with a capacity of up to 350 students. 6 computer labs, seating between 30 and 60 people, are outfitted with advanced technology to support technical training.

The campus also benefits from strong industry partnerships, featuring branded classrooms supported by 1C and X5 Retail Group, as well as a joint academic department with Otkritie Bank as well as two spacious co-working areas for group discussions and independent study developed in partnership with Axenix and Alfa-Bank, each accommodating up to 100 people. These collaborations offer students valuable opportunities for applied learning and real-world business engagement.

With its comprehensive infrastructure and modern amenities, the Shabolovka Complex is more than just an academic facility—it is a dynamic hub for education, innovation, and collaboration.

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The HSE Graduate School of Business (GSB), established on September 1, 2020, has quickly become a key partner for leading Russian companies in developing managerial talent and fostering innovative business practices.

GSB follows an academic model inspired by the world’s top university-based business schools. It operates as a full-fledged school within a university, offering a comprehensive range of business programs and courses - from Bachelor's degrees to EMBA programs.

What distinguishes the Graduate School of Business is its commitment to preparing globally competitive and socially responsible leaders for the digital economy. The GSB’s educational model is built on several core principles, including:

• Project-based learning and other dynamic skill-building methods,
• Integration of digital tools, including online education,
• Systematic internationalization of the learning process.

Our mission is to promote management thinking and lifelong learning, empowering innovative and responsible leaders to transform organizations and create a positive impact on the world.

GSB’s faculty and staff are guided by three core values:

• Creative Thinking,
• Leadership for Results,
• Success through Collaboration.

These values underpin our unique corporate culture, which emphasizes high standards and a strong commitment to innovation.

The Graduate School of Business stands out for its:

• Integrated Program Portfolio: Comprehensive learning solutions for every stage of a business career, rooted in the principles of lifelong learning,
• Partnerships with Leading Companies: Close collaboration with top Russian and international firms, ensuring the integration of real-world expertise and joint management of educational quality,
• Cutting-Edge Research: Advancement of modern management knowledge and practices within the interdisciplinary environment of Russia’s top research university, recognized globally,
• Positive Impact: Delivery of world-class education and applied research that contribute to economic and social progress.

The HSE Graduate School of Business offers 16 Bachelor's and Master's programs in Management and Business Informatics, along with a PhD program in Management featuring four specializations.

All programs are state-accredited and adhere to the highest standards of university-level business education. The curricula combine professional expertise, digital competencies, and the soft skills required by modern executives. Many courses are taught in English, with select programs - such as International Business (Bachelor’s) and International Management (Master’s) – delivered entirely in English.

Participation in Global Rankings
Institutional Rankings:

• QS World University Rankings 2024 – 410th in the world, 6th in Russia;
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 – 401–500th in the world, 4th in Russia;
• US News Best Global Universities 2024 – 584th in the world, 5th in Russia;
• Shanghai Ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities) 2024 – 701–800th in the world, 5th in Russia.

Subject Rankings:

• QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Marketing – 51–100th in the world, 1st in Russia (the only Russian university represented in this subject); Business & Management Studies – 137th in the world, 1st in Russia.
• Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: Business Administration – 201–300th in the world, 1st in Russia; Management – 401–500th in the world, 1st in Russia (the only Russian university represented in this subject).
• THE World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Business & Economics – 70th in the world, 2nd in Russia.
• U.S. News Best Global Universities by Subject 2024: Economics and Business – 125th in the world, 1st in Russia (the only Russian university represented in this subject).

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