HSE's Nizhny Novgorod campus battles persistent first-year dropout rates
Student dropout rates and faculty transfers remain a challenge at HSE's Nizhny Novgorod campus. Each year, 6–8% of first-year students leave their courses, with overall enrolment dropping by 20% by graduation. While some switch faculties to avoid difficult subjects, such transfers stay uncommon.
At the Nizhny Novgorod campus, first-year attrition holds steady at 6–8% annually. By the time students finish their degrees, total numbers fall by a fifth. Many who struggle with specific subjects move to different faculties, as core coursework often overlaps.
Faculty transfers, however, remain rare. Only one or two students per year change departments. Meanwhile, Moscow's campus reports slightly lower dropout rates, typically 5–8%. Both locations have seen minor improvements in recent years, thanks to expanded support programmes.
Official figures for 2023–2025 are not publicly detailed. But HSE's general reports indicate a gradual decline in attrition, suggesting these measures are having an effect.
The university continues to monitor dropout trends and faculty changes. Support initiatives appear to be reducing attrition, though transfers between departments stay minimal. First-year retention remains a key focus for both Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow campuses.
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