Established in 2012, the Institute of Education (IOE) is one of the key R&D units at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

At IOE, we research, train, and network to craft a better world through better education. Our supreme commitment is to contribute to robust, evidence-centric policy and practice so everyone benefits from positive change in education and development.

Our R&D portfolio comprises a vast range of projects — including high-caliber partnerships with QS top-rank institutions and global policy powerhouses — that cut across educational realms.

Our Mission 

• We go the extra mile ensuring that every aspect of what we do — across our research, advisory, and networking agendas — meaningfully contributes to sustainable development of education and society.
• We bring together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to address key challenges in education through evidence-based research, innovative solutions, and open dialogue.
• We act as a platform for international academic cooperation, fostering discussion on trends, ideas, and practical outcomes that shape the future of education.

Our Values

• Evidence & Creativity
• Social Impact & Development 
• Global Cooperation & Communication

You can also find our values reflected in artworks at the IOE:

A Mural 'Education Through Time'

A Monument to the 'Anonymous Peer Reviewer'

IOE is a host venue for a range of top-tier global forums on education: