About the International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF)
ICEF| is an autonomous department of the leading Russian university in Social Sciences, the Higher School of Economics (HSE) and was established in 1997 in partnership with the London School of Economics.
Currently, ICEFoffers a double-degree Bachelor's programme|. Students study for degree in Economics from the HSE, and degrees in Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Management or Banking and Finance or Accounting and Finance from the International Programmes of the University of London. The College also offers a Master's programme in Financial Economics|, which was opened in 2007 and has been implemented in cooperation with the LSE. The graduates get an MSc degree from the HSE and an official letter of validation signed by the LSE Director and HSE Rector.
Every year ICEF hires young academics with PhD in Economics and Finance from good Western universities. Now the majority of MSc courses and key specialist BSc courses are taught by ICEF full time teachers with PhD degrees. Also some of the best teachers from Russian universities and visiting teachers from the LSE and other foreign universities teach at ICEF. Teaching for the international programme in ICEF is in English.
ICEF implements its Research programme in cooperation with the LSE. The International Laboratory in Financial Economics| was opened in 2010. The foremost goal of the Laboratory is to conduct research in finance at international standards which leads to publications in top international finance and economics journals. As well as professors and students of ICEF and other HSE departments, experts from LSE, Oxford and other leading foreign universities and research centers participate in the work of the Laboratory. LFE organizes an annual academic conference on research in finance (the International Moscow Finance Conference), usually held in November. It also runs a joint LFE-ICEF weekly research seminar.
Most of ICEF graduates continue their studies on postgraduate programmes in Russia or abroad. The best ICEF graduates receive scholarships to continue their studies on MSc or PhD programmes at LSE and other foreign universities.
The ICEF academic programme is governed by its International Academic Committee, which includes representatives from LSE and HSE as well as the ICEF Directorate. The LSE project provides advice and support to the College on all aspects of its work, from research assessment to teaching quality assurance.
The bulk of ICEF's income derives from student fees but the LSE project is financed by a consortium of major Russian banks. These banks and other sponsors have enabled the College to charge lower fees and establish several levels of discounts for students.
Coordination of ICEF project at LSE is supported by:
Project Director
Professor Richard Jackman
Department of Economics
Email: R.Jackman@lse.ac.uk|
Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 7499
Project Manager
Ms. Miriam Grossmanova
Department of Economics
Email: Lse.Icef@lse.ac.uk|
Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 6512
LSE ICEF Project in 2012-2013
ICEF is celebrating the 15th Anniversary
New LSE Director Craig Calhoun in Moscow
Professor Calhoun visited ICEF in September 2012 at the occasion of the 15th anniversary of ICEF’s establishment. He gave an open lecture at the HSE International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) on ‘Social and Political Challenges Facing Global Capitalism’. More information can be found at the HSE News| page.
Professor Calhoun also attended the ICEF Graduation Ceremony, which was followed by the Reception for ICEF Alumni at the Residence of the British Ambassador. He personally presented MSc students with their special LSE letters in recognition of the academic links between ICEF and LSE. For further information, please visit the HSE pages|.
LSE ICEF Director Professor Jackman given an Honorary Award of HSE
Professor Richard Jackman| (pictured) has been presented with a medal by the rector of the Higher School of Economics (HSE), Professor Yaroslav Kuzminov, who honoured Professor Jackman’s long standing work and involvement in the ICEF project since it was established 15 years ago, in partnership with LSE. Professor Kuzminov said: ‘Richard Jackman is the first foreigner to receive this award, the Honorary Award of the HSE, and he fully deserves this honour’. The award was presented at the ICEF graduation ceremony held at the Residence of the British Ambassador in Moscow on Tuesday 25 September, in the presence of the British ambassador to Russia and LSE Director Professor Craig Calhoun.
Professor Janet Hartley presented with Letter of Commendation of the HSE
November 26, 2012 A former Pro-Director for Teaching and Learning at the London School of Economics, Professor Janet Hartley|, has been presented with the Letter of Commendation of the HSE for the long-standing work and involvement in the ICEF project since it was established 15 years ago.
Please see more on the ICEF| website.
Second International Moscow Finance Conference, November 9 -10, 2012
Conference will be held within the framework of ICEF 15th anniversary.
Keynote speaker: Dr Dimitrios Tsomocos, Oxford University.
For more information please see the announcement at the ICEF Events| and ICEF News| pages.
Past Activities
LSE ICEF Project in 2011-2012
First International Moscow Finance Conference
November 19-19, 2011
Hosted by the International Laboratory in Financial Economics (LFE) at the International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) Higher School of Economics, Moscow (Pokrovski Boulevard, 11).
More information about the First International Moscow Finance Conference|.
LSE ICEF Project in 2010-11
In September 2010 University of London degrees were conferred on 79 ICEF undergraduate students (18 with first class honours) and HSE master degrees on further 20 students, in a ceremony at the British Embassy in Moscow attended by the new Vice Chancellor of the UoL, Professor Geoffrey Crossick and by LSE Pro Director Professor Janet Hartley.
Former LSE Director Howard Davies visited ICEF Moscow in November 2010 for the third year running. He gave a public lecture entitled "Europe-The Lost Continent?", which generated a great deal of interest.
In January, 2011 LSE organized a Reception on the occasion of the visit by ICEF Director Sergey Yakovlev. The reception was hosted by Pro Director Janet Hartley and was attended by a large number of ICEF Alumni studying or working in London.
In 2010, the total number of ICEF students has grown by 20%. And more than 50% of ICEF's BSc graduates received either a First or Upper second class degree. Almost half of ICEF graduates went on to continue their education on Masters and PhD programs at leading world universities.
ICEF will continue in its efforts to become an integral part of the international research and educational community. ICEF plans to open a new "Accounting and Finance" degree on the Bachelor program, which has proven to be one of the most popular degrees offered by the University of London in association with the LSE via the International Programmes system.
Most recently, ICEF has set up an International research laboratory in Financial Economics with the participation of LSE. In November 2011 ICEF International Laboratory in Financial Economics (LFE) plans to host its First International Conference on Financial Economics|.
BSc Graduation 2010
MSc Graduation 2010