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Top 10 Universities in Russia
1. Lomonosov Moscow State University
The largest and oldest of all universities in Russia, established in 1755, Lomonosov Moscow State University has a current student enrollment of over 40,000 students – the majority at postgraduate level, with around 4,000 international students admitted each year. Ranked 4th in this year’s BRICS ranking and 114th in the latest QS World University Rankings®, Lomonosov Moscow State University is located five kilometers from the city of Moscow, the cultural heart and capital of Russia, high up on the Sparrow Hills overlooking Moskva River.
In the 2015 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Lomonosov Moscow State University is featured among the world’s top universities in 20 subjects. Of these, it performs best (in the top 50 worldwide) for mathematics, linguistics, modern languages and physics & astronomy, and is also among the top 100 for computer science.
2. Saint-Petersburg State University
Also among the oldest and largest universities in Russia, Saint-Petersburg State University is this year ranked 15th within the BRICS countries and 233rdin the overall world rankings. Established in 1724 as the Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, it became known as a university in 1819. Today it enrolls over 32,000 students across 22 faculties and 13 research institutes. Saint-Petersburg State University’s two main campuses are based in Vasilievsky Island and Peterhof, both offering impressive cultural and sports facilities, in addition to close proximity to Russia’s second largest city, Saint Petersburg.
As well as being ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide for linguistics, Saint-Petersburg State University is among the world’s leaders in a further 6 subjects, including a place within the global top 200 for history & archaeology, mathematics, modern languages and physics & astronomy.
3. Novosibirsk State University
Younger than the other top universities in Russia,Novosibirsk State University was founded in 1959 as part of a Soviet plan to establish a Siberian division of the USSR Academy of Sciences. Currently ranked 19th in the BRICS ranking and 328th in the world rankings, Novosibirsk State University is located approximately 20 kilometers outside of Novosibirsk, the third most-populous city in Russia after Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and the cultural and industrial center of Siberia. Novosibirsk State University has a relatively small student body compared to many other leading Russian universities, with around 5,000 students.
Of the six subjects Novosibirsk State University is internationally ranked for, it places in the world’s top 150 for mathematics and physics & astronomy, and in the top 200 for philosophy.
4. Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Established in 1830, Bauman Moscow State Technical University is the oldest and largest of specialized technical universities in Russia, this year ranked 35th in the BRICS ranking and 322nd in the world rankings. Home to almost 20,000 students, and offering all levels of study, Bauman Moscow State Technical University has 19 departments but specializes in the fields of engineering and applied sciences. As well as offering free room and board to a number of students annually, the school is also highly reputed for its teaching of hearing-impaired students.
Due to its technical focus, Bauman Moscow State Technical University is ranked among the world’s top universities in just one subject: mechanical, aeronautical & manufacturing engineering (top 300 worldwide).
5. Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University)
One of the most highly reputed Russian universities for its vocational training in the field of international relations and diplomacy, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University) is currently ranked 39th in the BRICS ranking and 399thin the world. Run by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations was formerly a part of Moscow State University, before becoming an independent institution in 1944.
With a relatively small student body of 6,000 across undergraduate and graduate levels, Moscow State Institute of International Relations specializes chiefly in the humanities, covering international diplomacy, journalism and law. Programs are offered in a diverse selection of languages, including English and Russian.
6. Tomsk State University
The second institution in this list of top Russian universities to be located in Siberia, Tomsk State University this year ranks 44th in the BRICS ranking and 491-500 in the world rankings. Founded in 1888 with just one faculty, Tomsk State University has since become a multidisciplinary university, home to 23,000 students across 23 departments. At its main campus in the historic and student-friendly city of Tomsk, Tomsk State University offers six English-taught master’s programs, 10 museums, an herbarium, a Siberian botanical garden, a pool, a cultural center and one of the most extensive library archives in Russia.
This year, Tomsk State University is ranked among the top 300 universities worldwide for modern languages, and among the top 400 for physics & astronomy.
7. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University)
Established in 1946 during the period of the Soviet Union, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University), informally known as PhysTech, is a technical school focused on physics, mathematics and related subjects. Sometimes referred to as the “Russian MIT”, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology is this year ranked 45th in the BRICS ranking and 411-420 in the world rankings. Its main campus can be found towards the northern suburbs of Moscow, in Dolgoprudny, although its aeromechanics department is based in Zhukovsky in the south east of the city. At the smaller end of the spectrum, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology has a current student community of around 5,000.
The Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology is ranked among the world’s top universities for two subject areas this year, placing in the top 200 for physics & astronomy and the top 400 for mathematics.
8. National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”
Founded in 1942, the National Research Nuclear University, or “MEPhI” (shorthand for Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, of which it is a part), is a technical university focusing on the nuclear industry as well as the fields of physics, engineering and mathematics. This year MEPhI is placed 51st in the BRICS ranking and 481-490 in the world rankings. Located in Moscow, close to Kolomenskoye Park, MEPhI overlooks the banks of the Moskva River and is home to the royally owned “wooden palace”. It has a current enrollment of around 6,000 students.
True to its focus, the National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI” is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities for physics & astronomy and also among the top 400 for mathematics.
9. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Coming 60th in the BRICS ranking and 481-490 in the world rankings is the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, a large university in Saint Petersburg with over 30,000 students divided across more than 400 undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition to a wide range of faculties, including engineering, economics, humanities and information technology, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University also has 20 research centers which conduct joint research with leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Siemens and Apple.
Like a number of the top universities in Russia, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University excels in the field of physics & astronomy, for which it is ranked among the top 250 universities worldwide.
10. National Research University – Higher School of Economics (HSE)
Established as recently as 1992, the Higher School of Economics (HSE) was awarded the status of a National Research University in 2009, and offers a multidisciplinary curriculum with a focus on the social sciences, mathematics, computer science and economics. This year the Higher School of Economics is ranked 63rd in the BRICS ranking and501-550 in the world rankings, having climbed steadily up the rankings thanks to its rapidly established reputation both within and beyond Russia. The current student body of over 20,000 is divided between the school’s main campus in Moscow and its three other campuses in the cities of St. Petersburg, Nizhniy Novgorod and Perm.
True to its name, the Higher School of Economics ranks among the world’s top 200 universities for economics. It’s also ranked among the top 200 for philosophy and sociology, and within the top 100 for development studies.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 22:20
Top 10 British Universities
Top British: In terms of numbers of international students, the UK overall lags only behind the considerably larger US – and this popularity is unsurprising given the strong global reputation enjoyed by UK universities. An impressive 71 UK universities feature in the QS World University Rankings® 2015/16, with four currently ranked among the world’s top 10.
The University of Cambridge is currently ranked joint third in the world, while theUniversity of Oxford is sixth, followed by UCL (University College London) at seventh andImperial College Londonat eighth place.King's College London (KCL) and the University of Edinburgh are also in the global top 25, while theUniversity of ManchesterandLondon School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)are within the top 40. A total of 18 UK universities appear in the top 100, and another 12 make the top 200.
Exeter’s first appearance in the Complete University Guide’s top 10 was just 2 years ago and it’s managed to maintain its spot for the 3rd year in a row. Exeter’s rise to prominence has been spearheaded by its rapidly increasing graduate prospects and entry standards.
Located in the South West, attending university here almost guarantees you’ll get the lion’s share of England’s good weather – perhaps it was time spent day-dreaming in the sun that inspired J.K Rowling’s wizarding world.
After a brief 2 year hiatus Lancaster University is back in the UK's top 10. The university has been working and spending towards a better all-round experience for its students with its return to the top 10 attributable to increased Facilities Spend and Academic Services Spend - the uni spends £1,565 per student on academic services such as the library and computing, and £778 per student on supporting services such as sports facilities.
For a top quality campus-based university experience, and quick access to the great outdoors (the Lake District is on Lancaster's doorstep) Lancaster University might be the one.
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The University of Surrey has well and truly gone from strength to strength when it comes to its position in the Complete University Guide. In our first publication in 2008 Surrey were ranked 35th, and now at long last the university qualifies for our coveted top 10.
Surrey scores highly for Student Satisfaction – 4.24 – and for Graduate Prospects – 81.2%.
Located in Surrey's county town, Guildford, this university is 1 for those seeking a high quality education in a bustling area with the luxury of having the nation's capital not far down the road.
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When it comes to universities in the Midlands, Warwick always comes out on top. Scoring highly for Entry standards, Research and Graduate Prospects, you’ve got to seriously consider this institution for your university career. Warwick also features heavily in our subject tables, appearing in the top 10 for 19 different subjects - truly an all-rounder.
Beautifully set against the backdrop of the east coast of Scotland, the country's oldest university continues to perform well under the intense scrutiny of the Complete University Guide.
Despite its rural location St Andrews has quite a pull for our young minds, with over 30% of the town’s population being either a student or lecturer during term-time. Interestingly the university has produced more directors of FTSE 100 companies in proportion to its size than any other educational institution in Britain – now that’s food for thought.
Not just a stomping ground for Oxbridge rejects, Durham is a high-performing university in its own right, as is evidenced by its consistent appearance in the top 5 of our university league tables – forget top 10.
Trust us, the city of Durham is not to be missed and if you are accepted for a place at Castle College you’ll literally be living in a castle. Add to this Durham’s outstanding reputation for research and teaching, you’re on to a winner.
Imperial always places within the UK's top 10 unis and will be pleased to have regained its 4th place position in the 2016 league table. The university has made small improvements in scores across the board but most notably in Student Satisfaction, Entry Standards, and Graduate Prospects.
A specialist in science, engineering, medicine and business, and located in the get-up-and-go city of London, places at Imperial are highly sought after.
3. London School of Economics and Political Science
No surprises here. The top 3 placings have been the same for 4 years running now. LSE certainly doesn’t have a bad reputation when it comes to the Complete University Guide, having occupied a top 5 position since the league table’s inception all the way back in 2007 – but now it’s safe to say the uni is brushing shoulders with Oxford and Cambridge.
LSE specialises in the social sciences and has a global focus, in fact the student cohort includes representatives from around 145 countries.
Poor old Oxford, placing behind its adversary in the Complete University Guide league table seems to be becoming something of a habit. Let’s be fair though, 2nd place isn’t to be sniffed at and Oxford won this year’s boat race, in both the women's and the men's races – have that Cambridge! Oxford’s reputation is largely based on its academic prowess with it having developed some of the greatest minds of our time such as Stephen Hawking – and of course, the infallible Boris Johnson.
Cambridge pip Oxford to the post for the 5th year running. That’s 5 years in a row at the top of the Complete University Guide’s university league tables, an impressive feat to say the least.
World renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and with rigorous entry standards, Cambridge looks set to rule the UK university scene for some time. This is the place to be if you hope to 1 day stand on the shoulders of giants such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
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