Top 3 Universities in Russia

RUDN University Rankings and Achievements

Global – Over 200,000 graduates worldwide

Multidisciplinary – 16 faculties, institutes, an academy, a higher school, and more than 100 professions

Research-Oriented – Over 200 laboratories with cutting-edge technology for scientific research

Eco-Friendly – The greenest university in Russia, ranked 22nd in the world in 2025

RUDN University is among Russia’s top world-class universities. It is ranked in prestigious global rankings such as THE, QS, and RUR. We are recognized as a leader in the categories of “International Student Ratio” and “Student-to-Staff Ratio.” The UI Green Metric ranking names our campus the greenest in Russia. RUDN has received the highest 5-star rating in the QS Stars international ranking and is among the top three Russian universities according to major rankings.

Rankings

RUDN University holds strong positions in global rankings such as THE and QS. Each year, we improve our standing among the best universities in Emerging Europe, Central Asia, and BRICS countries. In the QS Stars system, RUDN has received a comprehensive 5-star rating. The university also ranks highly in RUR, Three University Missions, and Green Metric rankings.

2024

QS World University Rankings 2024 316th globally (3rd among Russian universities) Global University Rankings	QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Chemistry – 23rd Global University Rankings	QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Linguistics – 43rd Global University Rankings
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Modern Languages – 47th Global University Rankings	QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Mathematics – 76th Global University Rankings	QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Hospitality & Leisure Management – 51-100 Global University Rankings
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Petroleum Engineering – 51-100 Global University Rankings	THE Impact Rankings. SDG 4: Quality Education 43rd Global University Rankings	THE Impact Rankings. SDG 5: Gender Equality 101-200 Global University Rankings
THE Impact Rankings. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 101-200 Global University Rankings	THE Impact Rankings. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 101-200 Global University Rankings	THE Impact Rankings. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 101-200 Global University Rankings

RUDN University: Key Facts

RUDN University entered the Top 300 of the QS World University Rankings 2022 for the first time! Our campus is the greenest in Russia, and we rank in the Top 100 of the Times Higher Education ranking for international student diversity.

Every year, RUDN University achieves new milestones!