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In Moscow, HSE University’s leadership met with a delegation from Peking University headed by its President, Gong Qihuang. During the meeting, the parties agreed to strengthen partnership between the two universities within the framework of the Cross Years of Russian–Chinese Cooperation in Education (2026–2027).

In April 2026, HSE University welcomed an official delegation from Nazarbayev University. The visit primarily focused on establishing cooperation between the two universities, expanding partnership ties, and developing joint projects in support of strengthening bilateral relations between Russia and Kazakhstan.

In late March 2026, an official meeting took place between a delegation from HSE University and delegations from Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU); the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; and the Embassy of Vietnam in the Russian Federation. The participants discussed key areas of cooperation that will help strengthen ties not only between the universities, but also between the two countries.

HSE University International Office representatives visited the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, where they took part in the Sixth Session of the Russian‑Vietnamese Commission for Cooperation in Education, Science and Technology.

A delegation from HSE University, led by Rector Nikita Anisimov, visited Hanoi and held a series of meetings with representatives of leading universities and government agencies in Vietnam. During the visit, the parties discussed the establishment of a joint institute between HSE University and Vietnam National University (VNU), cooperation in artificial intelligence, information technology and engineering education, as well as prospects for academic exchanges.

On September 16, HSE University hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS). The parties discussed prospects for academic cooperation and exchanged ideas for joint research initiatives.

As part of the official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the People’s Republic of China, the HSE delegation led by Rector Nikita Anisimov concluded new cooperation agreements with major Chinese universities. The agreements are designed to expand bilateral partnerships in education, science, and cultural exchange.

On July 21, 2025, representatives from Peking University led by Zhang Jin, Vice President of Peking University and Chancellor of Shenzhen Graduate School, paid a visit to HSE University. The delegation included forty students, teachers, and administrators. During their visit, leaders from both universities discussed potential areas for future collaboration, and representatives from three HSE University departments held meetings with Chinese students.

On June 26, HSE University campus on Pokrovka hosted a meeting with a delegation from Shandong University, a partner institution since April 2024. This cooperation has already enabled eight HSE students to participate in an exchange programme in the spring of 2025, with another eight set to join in the autumn semester. Additionally, four students from Shandong University will attend HSE University summer schools in 2025.

The HSE Moscow campus held a meeting with Enrique IgnacioFerrer Vieyra, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to the Russian Federation. HSE Vice Rector Victoria Panova, Academic Supervisor of the School of International Regional Studies at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs Olga Volosyuk, and Head of the International Partnerships Office Ksenia Shevtsova took part in the meeting. The parties discussed opportunities for expanding academic cooperation, including student exchanges, translation projects, and joint research initiatives.