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Budjko Oxana

Budjko Oxana

Assistant Dean

Biography

Oxana Budjko has over 30 years of experience in international higher education. She has played a leading role in building global partnerships, coordinating student mobility, and promoting cross-border academic collaboration. Her professional background spans top ranked universities’ global outlook in Russia and Uzbekistan, where she has successfully developed international programs, short term programs, and global alumni engagement initiatives.

Education

Specialist Degree (Optics Research) – Moscow Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Automation (MIREA), 1989

English Language Scientific and Technical Translation Certificate – MIREA, 1987

Academic Positions

Assistant Dean, School of Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences

New Uzbekistan UniversityOct 2025 – Present

  1. In close cooperation with the Founding Dean Prof. Weber, provides leadership and support to ensure the successful operation of the academic programs offered within the School, including: 
  2. faculty recruitment and development
  3. overseeing School departments performance
  4. graduate placement and student support

Advisor to the Rector

New Uzbekistan UniversityOct 2024 – Present

  1. Establishes and manages international partnerships with universities and academic organizations.
  2. Oversees exchange, internship, and double-degree programs.
  3. Coordinates guest lectures, visiting scholars, and academic events.

Head of International Office, Faculty of Economic Sciences

Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow, RussiaFeb 2015 – Sep 2024

  1. Coordinated student exchange, dual degree and academic mobility programs, including 550+ outgoing students, 30+ incoming interns. 
  2. Designed and coordinated 16 international and domestic short-term programs.
  3. Led alumni engagement, graduate study placement, outreach initiatives. 
  4. Managed communications, publications, and promotional materials (600+ publications).

Curriculum Development Project Coordinator

Higher School of Economics, UCA Economics Curriculum ProjectJan 2016 – Jul 2019

  1. Oversaw faculty participation, logistics, and financial coordination for curriculum design.

International Mobility Consultant

HSE–NES Joint Undergraduate ProgramJul 2014 – Jan 2015

  1. Expanded exchange and internship programs and established new international mobility opportunities.

Deputy Director, International Office

New Economic School (NES), Moscow, RussiaJun 2012 – Jun 2014

  1. Coordinated international study programs and U.S.-based summer schools.
  2. Represented NES at NAFSA conferences and global academic events.

Financial Administrator / CFO / International Administrator

New Economic School (NES), Moscow, Russia1994 – 2013

  1. Managed institutional budgeting, grants, donor relations, and reporting.
  2. Established and oversaw the NES student loan program.
  3. Coordinated academic training for the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan staff in Moscow.

Press Service Team Member

Embassy of the State of Israel, Moscow1992 – 1994

  1. Supported media relations and event organization, including cultural exhibitions and ceremonies.


Professional Development

Understanding Medical Research – Yale University & Coursera (2020)

The CFO: Becoming a Strategic Partner – The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2011)

JSTOR Celebration & Training Workshop – Moscow, Russia (2004)

Financial & Managerial Accounting – AIBEc, Moscow (2001)

Grant Proposal Writing and Development Strategy – University of Pittsburgh IMDI, Prague (1995)


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