Areas of Education

The school offers an undergraduate programme, and after graduation students can continue their education in a variety of related postgraduate courses within HSE. Graduates of the school can find employment in governmental and public institutions representing Russia's interests in Eastern countries, as well as in research and academic institutions, in higher education, and commercial organisations.

Initially specialising in China, Japan, and Middle Eastern countries (Arab studies), we plan to introduce courses on India and South Asia, South-East Asian countries, Korea, and Tibet.

SAS has more than 630 students on campus (circa 570 undergraduates and 60 graduates) and around 100 faculty members.

We also plan to launch a master's course and a PhD programme at the school.

Students gradually progress from studying the historical and cultural traditions of the East to studying how those traditions manifest themselves in contemporary political, social, and economic life, as well as international and interregional relations.