Personal experience – one year studying at Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)

“The opportunity to study at RANEPA is one of the most interesting learning experiences I’ve had. The academy has many innovative master’s programs with rich syllabi that contain a mix of public sector and private sector business management subjects, which gives a unique and complete inquiry on the business world. The international faculty and their astounding background, as well as their practical experience, has delivered profound knowledge and understanding of each subject taught.

However, I must add that the most fulfilling experience has been meeting students from all around the world, exploring different cultures, and working with people who are there to share your vision and help you expand your horizons and get the best education and practical knowledge.”

”To study at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) in Moscow is a huge privilege, starting from the fact that it offers exceptional education, as well as living conditions. This past September I started studying at RANEPA at the Program ”European Business, Languages and Culture” in English, combined with in-depth study of Spanish language. I have had many high expectations about my future college life, but I can assure you that all of my expectations were easily surpassed. Firstly, living and studying in a multicultural environment, including many European colleagues as well as colleagues from Central Asia and Africa, brings you a lot of different perspectives in every field of your life. Additionally, the opportunity to learn from very experienced, professional and forward-thinking professors coming from all over the world is incredibly beneficial and important to me as an international student. I have been studying in Moscow for just over a semester now, but the progress that I can see in myself, especially when talking in Russian and Spanish (languages that I didn’t know a word in before) is overwhelming and motivating. Also, to live in a city such as Moscow is one of the biggest privileges that one student can experience – simply, Moscow has everything, from cosmopolitan people, to stunning vibrant culture and breathtaking places to see, both quaint and contemporary. And if I had to use one word to describe my whole experience in Moscow as an international student, I would use the word- a blessing. ”