The abundance of rankings and ratings of all kinds can disorientate and perplex you even more if you are still choosing a university / field of study/educational program. And it’s not just about the abundance. It is also about the methodological aspects of a particular study. Let’s try to gain insight into what exactly the compilers think using the RAEX education rankings as an example.
The Three Missions International Ranking, 2022
This ranking list consists of more than 2,000 universities from 129 countries. The number of universities from each country was determined in proportion to its contribution to the global economy. So, Russia turned out to be represented by 146 universities, including the explicit leaders of Russian higher education with rich history, traditions and achievements.
The Three Missions Ranking compilers evaluated the universities using three groups of criteria:
- Education. Student academic success, the number of international students, human and financial resources.
- Science. The university’s scientific achievements, the quality of scientific publications as well as staff members’ engagement in research.
- Society. The university’s contribution to availability of online education, transparency.
Top 20 Russian universities
- Lomonosov Moscow State University
- Saint Petersburg State University
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology*
- Higher School of Economics*
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI*
- Tomsk State University*
- Novosibirsk State University*
- Ural Federal University
- ITMO University*
- Tomsk Polytechnic University*
- Bauman Moscow State Technical University*
- Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
- National University of Science and Technology MISIS*
- Sechenov University
- Moscow State Institute of International Relations
- Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
- Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)
- Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
- Kazan Federal University
- Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod*
Conclusion: the list of national universities in the international ranking will help identify the best universities
*National Research University
Subject rankings
If you have already decided on your field of study, the subject ranking showing top universities in a certain study area will be more useful. Such rankings are compiled taking into account the quality evaluation of education and research in a particular field as well as the university’s social activity.
For example, RAEX Subject Ranking by Aviation and Rocket and Space Technology will show us a picture which differs from the international ranking.
Top 10 by Aviation and Rocket and Space Technology, 2022
- Bauman Moscow State Technical University*
- Moscow Aviation Institute*
- Samara University*
- Kazan National Research Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev - KAI*
- Tomsk State University*
- Southern Federal University
- Perm National Research Polytechnic University*
- South Ural State University*
- Novosibirsk State Technical University
- Baltic State Technical University “VOENMEH” named after D.F. Ustinov
Conclusion: if your task is to identify the list of universities for admission to a particular field of study, the subject ranking is sure to be of use to you here
Regional/local rankings
One of the criteria for Russia’s attractiveness to international students is its geographical and natural diversity. If your dream is to see the aurora borealis, study on the shore of Baikal or the Pacific Ocean, study real mammoths, the regional ranking will come in handy. For example, as part of the study, the RAEX local ranking compilers studied most universities by federal districts. Moreover, emphasis was placed on the quality of personnel training and the role of a university as a regional driver.
For example, the local ranking of the Southern Federal District universities shows a picture which differs from the international and subject rankings.
The local ranking of the Southern Federal District universities, 2023
- Kuban State Medical University - Krasnodar Territory
- Kuban State University - Krasnodar Territory
- Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin - Krasnodar Territory
- Rostov State Transport University - Rostov Region
- Admiral Ushakov Maritime State University - Krasnodar Territory
- Kuban State Technological University - Krasnodar Territory
- Adyghe State University - Republic of Adygea
- Kalmyk State University named after B.B.Gorodovikov - Republic of Kalmykia
- Volgograd State Agricultural University - Volgograd Region
- Rostov State University of Economics (RINH) - Rostov Region
Conclusion: the regional/local ranking will be of use to those who choose the place of study by its geographical location. But the essential point to remember is that they exclude the leading universities included in the international ranking. For example, the given ranking does not include one of the Russian higher education leaders – Southern Federal University
Rankings by salary
So-called rankings by salary can become a source of useful information. If you count on financial success while choosing a profession and field of study, such a ranking will come in handy.
For example, the SuperJob Research Center compares average income of university graduates in engineering, economics, and law.
Top 10 Russian technical universities, 2022
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology* - 250,000 RUB
- Lomonosov Moscow State University - 210,000 RUB
- Bauman Moscow State Technical University* - 200,000 RUB
- ITMO University* - 200,000 RUB
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI* - 200,000 RUB
- Higher School of Economics* - 190,000 RUB
- Saint Petersburg University - 180,000 RUB
- Novosibirsk State University* - 170,000 RUB
- National Research University "Moscow Power Engineering Institute"* -165,000 RUB
- Moscow Aviation Institute* - 160,000 RUB
Conclusion: You can use the ranking by salary as an additional guide when choosing a university
30.03.2023
