[Презентация] Global Recognition (Rankings)

In recent years, RUDN University has achieved significant success, securing notable positions in leading global rankings. In the authoritative QS World University Rankings, RUDN holds 367th place, ranking third among Russian universities. In several QS subject rankings, we hold leading positions, entering the top-50 and top-100, including in such fields as: Petroleum Engineering – 40 Chemistry – 42 Linguistics – 55 Modern Languages – 69 Mathematics – 80 Law – 101-150 Hospitality Management – 101-150 Chemical Engineering – 101-150 Natural Sciences – 138 In 2025, we were recognized as the greenest university in Russia and entered the top-20 in the global UI Green Metric ranking

Number of foreign students Contingent of foreign students: 13,017 individuals, including 1,763 in postgraduate programs. Regional breakdown of postgraduate students: Asia – 869 Africa – 277 Middle East – 267 Europe – 50 Americas & Latin America – 60 CIS – 220 Admission of foreign citizens in 2025 totaled 5,627 individuals, of whom 541 were admitted to postgraduate programs (state-funded: 304, fee-paying: 237).

Our special priority is designing education in response to the needs of economies and providing our alumni with the opportunity to continuously improve their competencies. Examples include: Sustainable Development for Real Cities – training 45 municipal managers from Ghana; Agrotechnology for the Global South – training agronomists for Africa, Asia, and Latin America using a unique "fundamental science + regional adaptation" scheme

Образовательные программы RUDN Together with other Russian universities and in accordance with targeted requests from industry partners, RUDN initiates the creation of unique educational programs. Examples include: Sustainable Development for Real Cities – training 45 municipal managers from Ghana; Agrotechnology for the Global South – training agronomists for Africa, Asia, and Latin America using a unique "fundamental science + regional adaptation" scheme. Already 87 future specialists are studying under this principle.

We see a growing demand for learning Russian as a language of science, diplomacy, and direct interpersonal communication. In 2023, 145 foreign citizens enrolled; in 2024, it was 182; and in 2025 – 257 foreign citizens, an increase of 77%. Currently, 1,186 individuals study at our Preparatory Faculty. Our unique project – the RUDN Digital Preparatory Faculty (DPF) teaches Russian remotely on our interactive platform, preparing students for admission to Russian universities. Today, 6,766 foreign citizens from 85 countries study at the RUDN Digital Preparatory Faculty. We offer free studies for alumni and their families