1. S. Yakovlev, J. Lockshin ICEF HSE (Russia)

2. Milestones in ICEF history 1995 The idea to create ICEF appears within the framework of the joint European project “Contemporary economic education at MSU” of the “Tempus” programme. 1997 ICEF is founded at HSE with the academic support of LSE. The first group of 38 students are admitted to its novel double degree BSc programme. 2001 The first graduation ceremony for ICEF students is held, and the first ICEF graduates are awarded HSE and University of London degrees. 2004 Recruitment of full time teachers who are PhD graduates from leading foreign universities begins. 2007 ICEF launches its Masters programme in Financial Economics with the academic support of LSE. 2008 ICEF offers a new double degree programme in Economics based on the Diploma for Graduates. LSE Director Howard Davies visits ICEF, conducts a seminar for ICEF MSc students and gives a public lecture on the financial crisis

3. ICEF Today 3 degrees are currently offered: BSc Double degree programme 1) UoLEconomics Banking & Finance Economics & Management Economics & Finance 2) HSE Economics MSc HSE degree, Verification Letter signed by LSE official Diploma for Graduates + HSE degree Double degree programme in Economics

4. ICEF in Profile 505 students, 8 graduations, 357 graduates with 2 degrees, 80% with 1 st and upper 2 nd degrees

5. Academic achievements : Students

6. Academic achievements : Graduates

7. Placement (2001-2008) Great Britain The London School of Economics and Political Science The London Business School University of Oxford University of Cambridge Warwick Business School Tanaka Imperial Business School Cass Business School University of Birmingham University of Edinburg City University of London Imperial College London Aston University University of Westminster Durham University Durham Business School Continental Europe University of Bremen Humboldt University Amsterdam Business School Swiss Hotel Management School ESLSCA Graduate School of Business Stockholm School of Economics EADA- Escuela de Alta Dirección y Administración University of St. Gallen Maastricht University INSEAD Bocconi University USA University of New York Columbia Business School Stanford University Carnegie Mellon University Tepper Business School Thunderbird University Boston University Robert F.Wagner School of Public Service Foreign universities in which ICEF graduates continue their studies

8. Key Factors of Success 1. Academic support of LSEModernization and development of Russian degree in Economics 2. Strengthening of ICEF academic potential Creation of research environment 3. UoL external systemInternational recognition of degree 4. Double degree format creates “added value” for students, teachers and university Opportunity to take the best from both universities = additional skills and knowledge = competitive advantages of graduates = greater attractiveness of the programme 5. Support of ICEF Board of TrusteesAccessible to brilliant students from families with low incomes Recrutment of teachers with international qualification 6. Rewarding academic achievementCompetitive enrollment Significant discounts for high achievers

9. Added value of the double degree format with the External System 1. For the StudentComprehensive study due to a synergy of educational cultures Skills and knowledge arising from unique social, cultural, linguistic experience Greater opportunities on the world job market, or for continuing one’s education 2. For the TeacherProfessional growth based on international experience 3. For the HSEInternationally recognised qualifications Increased academic potential, diversity and quality of degrees Attractive to students Integration into the international educational space

10. The student experience (BSc) HSE 4 years, ~40 subjects High volume of class hours Examination marks awarded by students’ own teachers LSE 3 years, 12 subjects Low volume of class hours Emphasis on self-study Double-blind procedure ICEF 4 years, ~22 subjects Medium volume of class hours Emphasis on self-study ICEF interim exams + UoL external exams

11. Proposal for cooperation Let’s work together ! 1. Cooperation of teachers 2. Sharing of best practice 3. Student mobility 4. Exchange of ideas (Quality, Equity, Accessibility) The University could facilitate these activities, and more! Icef.hse.ru E-mail: icef@hse.ru