The English Language Integrative Exam is a mandatory component for all first-year students at HSE University. This exam is designed to assess your proficiency across all four core English language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. It ensures you have the necessary communication competence for everyday life, academic pursuits, and professional contexts. The exam tasks utilize non-fiction texts and articles relevant to various academic programs. Achieving a score of 3 or higher on a 10-point scale in this exam can substitute any previous unsatisfactory grades in English courses.
The exam covers the four primary language skills and general language proficiency. The assessment elements for each skill are detailed below. The final grade is a composite of the four components.
Tuition fees for master's programs are listed in Russian Rubles. There is no specific fee information for this particular exam as it is integrated into the general tuition for first-year students.
The English Language Integrative Exam is a mandatory component for all first-year students at HSE University, assessing proficiency in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
The exam ensures you have the necessary communication competence for everyday life, academic pursuits, and professional contexts.
The exam is scheduled for the 4th module of the academic year 2025/2026 for first-year students.
The exam is graded on a 10-point scale, and achieving a score of 3 or higher can substitute previous unsatisfactory grades in English courses.