Economics (with Advanced Studies in Chinese Economy and Language)

• Micro- and Macroeconomics
• Economic Theory and Economic History
• Mathematical Analysis and Linear Algebra
• World Economics and International Relations
• Chinese Economy
• Business in Russia and China
• Foreign Languages (English, Chinese)

• Segey Sutyrin, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Head of the Department of World Economy at St Petersburg University, Honoured Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Honorary Professor of St Petersburg University; the project manager of the ‘WTO Department at St Petersburg University’. He is well experienced in teaching in Russia and abroad. His research interests include the development of the international trading system and global governance
• LI Xin, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Director of the Institute for Economic Comparative Studies and Centre for Russia and the Central Asia Studies, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Research Centre, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. He is a leading expert in comparative economic systems and the Russian economy (please add a paragraph)
• Wu Xiaoying, Doctor of Economics, Professor at the National School of Development, Peking University; expert in China’s economic growth and productivity theory
• Xueling Guan, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Executive Dean of Shenzhen Academy of Renmin University of China, Director of the Centre for Russian Studies of Renmin University of China — St Petersburg University; a leading Chinese expert on the Russian economy and China-Russia economic relations
• Guanghua Wan, Professor, Director of the Institute of World Economy at the School of Economics, Fudan University; expert in China’s trade policy

• The programme is designed to train specialists who are ready to carry out professional activities in the economic and business areas of cooperation with China and other foreign countries.
• The programme provides fundamental training in economics, mathematics, computer science, and foreign languages. It is combined with an in-depth study of economics and business, and theoretical and applied courses on the economic systems of Russia and China.
• Students can study Chinese from the starter level and improve their language skills in leading Chinese universities.
• Students develop: understanding and respect for the culture and traditions of China; and the desire to develop mutually beneficial cooperation based on a deep understanding of the economic and entrepreneurial features of China.

Students have an opportunity to take part in academic mobility programmes in accordance with their research interests within the framework of St Petersburg University agreements with the world’s leading research centres. Cooperation agreements on academic mobility programmes between St Petersburg University and foreign partner universities are available via the link

The graduates can pursue a career at a broad range of enterprises and organisations engaged in the development of cooperation between Russia and China. 

Key positions

• Economist
• Commodity markets analyst
• External economic relations manager
• Sales and purchase manager
• Educator (secondary general and professional education)