RUDN University

Miklukho-Maklaya Str. 6, Moscow

#=316 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
Very HighResearch Output
29,335Total Students
4,965Faculty
10,445Int'l Students

About

RUDN University successfully combines studies, research, creative self-realisation and career opportunities for students from 152 countries of the world. RUDN offers 220 Master's programmes, with 25 English-taught courses; 148 PhD programmes in natural sciences, engineering and technological sciences, life science, medicine, humanities and social sciences.

RUDN has developed one of the country’s largest third tier education systems where over 3 thousand students take PhD, postdoc, medical residency and internship courses; 33 dissertation boards handle more than 70...
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RUDN University successfully combines studies, research, creative self-realisation and career opportunities for students from 152 countries of the world. RUDN offers 220 Master's programmes, with 25 English-taught courses; 148 PhD programmes in natural sciences, engineering and technological sciences, life science, medicine, humanities and social sciences.

RUDN has developed one of the country’s largest third tier education systems where over 3 thousand students take PhD, postdoc, medical residency and internship courses; 33 dissertation boards handle more than 70 scientific specialties. RUDN is proud of its scientific schools that are recognised both in Russia and abroad. Priority research areas include chemistry, mathematics, and medicine. Intensively developing areas incorporate IT and nanotechnologies, biomedicine and pharmacy, ecology and environmental management, organization and management of space activities.

Given the RUDN specificity, the focus is put on such University traditional areas as Russian as a foreign language, methods of teaching Russian culture in a multicultural environment, and foreign languages. To enhance the international scientific relations the University enjoys the potential of already existing and new educational programmes drawn up in cooperation with foreign partner institutions, the above courses are enriched by joint research programmes. In addition to the above RUDN’s cooperation with industrial enterprises and business entities is one more trend of the university activities.

RUDN engages major corporate partners, Russian, foreign and international employers to train students and employ graduates; to design educational programmes, and to run practice-oriented courses at RUDN partners’ premises, as well.

One of the University’s primary objectives is to involve graduates and PhD students in research. Over 250 agreements reached with universities and research centers worldwide make it possible for the students to engage in exchange programmes and study on double diploma programmes. RUDN enjoys an atmosphere of optimism and cooperation, where the renowned scholars and students from many countries can work together on their research projects, sharing knowledge, expertise and ideas.

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Facilities

SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

4 research institutes:

Institute of Innovative Engineering Technologies
Joint Institute for Chemical Research
Institute of Applied Mathematics and Information

Admission

Currently international students from 158 countries of the world study at RUDN University. The University has created favorable atmosphere to attract international applicants and students: easy...
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Currently international students from 158 countries of the world study at RUDN University. The University has created favorable atmosphere to attract international applicants and students: easy enrollment procedures and training for foreign citizens, full support of international students (accommodation, professional adjustment assistance, leisure activities, etc.). RUDN University is engaged in attracting talented and professionally oriented young people to enroll.

There are three opportunities to study in our University:

Any foreign citizen has the possibility to apply for the scholarship programme of the Government of the Russian Federation, which provides for free training for 15,000 foreign citizens from all over the world at the Russian Universities. More detailed information on how to get a state scholarship and how to apply for it on the official site of the programme.

The students also can join RUDN University on the contract basis. They should:
1.Choose the study level and educational program.
2.Apply for training. The application can be submitted in person, by e-mail or online. The application includes a questionnaire, a copy of passport and a copy of education document.
3.Obtain an official admission letter from RUDN University.
4.Pay an offer contract.
5.Prepare a complete package of documents and obtain a visa. After RUDN University receives the payment on the offer-contract it launches the invitation process for a student visa.
6. Come to RUDN University and pass entrance tests.
Application online
More detailed information about Admission rules

Students can also get a chance for free training if they take part in the RUDN University Open Olympiad for foreign citizens. The Open Olympiad of the RUDN University for foreign citizens is a competition aimed at identifying and attracting talented applicants and undergraduates to study at the University in their chosen areas of training. The Olympiad is currently held in two stages:
1.Online competition (on the website olymp.rudn.ru)
2.In person competition.

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Careers

Department for Internships and Employment of RUDN University consults students on career development issues (writing a CV, interviewing, finding job vacancies, developing soft skills). The University...
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About

RUDN University successfully combines studies, research, creative self-realisation and career opportunities for students from 152 countries of the world. RUDN offers 220 Master's programmes, with 25 English-taught courses; 148 PhD programmes in natural sciences, engineering and technological sciences, life science, medicine, humanities and social sciences.

RUDN has developed one of the country’s largest third tier education systems where over 3 thousand students take PhD, postdoc, medical residency and internship courses; 33 dissertation boards handle more than 70...
Read more

RUDN University successfully combines studies, research, creative self-realisation and career opportunities for students from 152 countries of the world. RUDN offers 220 Master's programmes, with 25 English-taught courses; 148 PhD programmes in natural sciences, engineering and technological sciences, life science, medicine, humanities and social sciences.

RUDN has developed one of the country’s largest third tier education systems where over 3 thousand students take PhD, postdoc, medical residency and internship courses; 33 dissertation boards handle more than 70 scientific specialties. RUDN is proud of its scientific schools that are recognised both in Russia and abroad. Priority research areas include chemistry, mathematics, and medicine. Intensively developing areas incorporate IT and nanotechnologies, biomedicine and pharmacy, ecology and environmental management, organization and management of space activities.

Given the RUDN specificity, the focus is put on such University traditional areas as Russian as a foreign language, methods of teaching Russian culture in a multicultural environment, and foreign languages. To enhance the international scientific relations the University enjoys the potential of already existing and new educational programmes drawn up in cooperation with foreign partner institutions, the above courses are enriched by joint research programmes. In addition to the above RUDN’s cooperation with industrial enterprises and business entities is one more trend of the university activities.

RUDN engages major corporate partners, Russian, foreign and international employers to train students and employ graduates; to design educational programmes, and to run practice-oriented courses at RUDN partners’ premises, as well.

One of the University’s primary objectives is to involve graduates and PhD students in research. Over 250 agreements reached with universities and research centers worldwide make it possible for the students to engage in exchange programmes and study on double diploma programmes. RUDN enjoys an atmosphere of optimism and cooperation, where the renowned scholars and students from many countries can work together on their research projects, sharing knowledge, expertise and ideas.

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SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

4 research institutes:

Institute of Innovative Engineering Technologies
Joint Institute for Chemical Research
Institute of Applied Mathematics and Information Technologies
Institute of Physical Research and Technologies

11 world-class laboratories and centres:

Laboratory of Smart Technologies for Sustainable Urban Development under Global Changes
Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Mathematical Modelling in Biomedicine
Centre for Mathematical Modelling and Design of Sustainable Ecosystems
Research Centre for High-Tech Systems and Infocommunication Modelling
Research Centre for Molecular Design and Synthesis of Innovative Compounds for Medicine
Research Centre for Crystal Chemistry and Structural Analysis
Research Centre for Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis
Research Centre for Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics
Research Centre for 5G Wireless

Currently international students from 158 countries of the world study at RUDN University. The University has created favorable atmosphere to attract international applicants and students: easy enrollment procedures and training for foreign citizens, full support of international students (accommodation, professional adjustment assistance, leisure activities, etc.). RUDN University is engaged in attracting talented and professionally oriented young people to enroll.

There are three opportunities to study in our University:

Any foreign citizen has the possibility to apply for the scholarship programme of the Government of the Russian Federation, which provides for free training for 15,000 foreign citizens from all over the world at the Russian Universities. More detailed information on how to get a state scholarship and how to apply for it on the official site of the programme.

Currently international students from 158 countries of the world study at RUDN University. The University has created favorable atmosphere to attract international applicants and students: easy enrollment procedures and training for foreign citizens, full support of international students (accommodation, professional adjustment assistance, leisure activities, etc.). RUDN University is engaged in attracting talented and professionally oriented young people to enroll.

There are three opportunities to study in our University:

Any foreign citizen has the possibility to apply for the scholarship programme of the Government of the Russian Federation, which provides for free training for 15,000 foreign citizens from all over the world at the Russian Universities. More detailed information on how to get a state scholarship and how to apply for it on the official site of the programme.

The students also can join RUDN University on the contract basis. They should:
1.Choose the study level and educational program.
2.Apply for training. The application can be submitted in person, by e-mail or online. The application includes a questionnaire, a copy of passport and a copy of education document.
3.Obtain an official admission letter from RUDN University.
4.Pay an offer contract.
5.Prepare a complete package of documents and obtain a visa. After RUDN University receives the payment on the offer-contract it launches the invitation process for a student visa.
6. Come to RUDN University and pass entrance tests.
Application online
More detailed information about Admission rules

Students can also get a chance for free training if they take part in the RUDN University Open Olympiad for foreign citizens. The Open Olympiad of the RUDN University for foreign citizens is a competition aimed at identifying and attracting talented applicants and undergraduates to study at the University in their chosen areas of training. The Olympiad is currently held in two stages:
1.Online competition (on the website olymp.rudn.ru)
2.In person competition.

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Department for Internships and Employment of RUDN University consults students on career development issues (writing a CV, interviewing, finding job vacancies, developing soft skills). The University’s direct cooperation with employers provides the up-to-date job base and understanding of labor market special needs in different regions. Today RUDN University proposes job vacancies of companies from more than 50 countries.

It is possible for students to communicate directly with employers regardless of their degree and level of education. Such events as Career days, Vacancy fair, master-classes, seminars, lectures, workshops are held in the University by over 250 leading companies.

More than 200,000 RUDN graduates work in almost all countries around the world in such companies as Nestle, Adidas, Renault, Samsung, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bayer, Ernst&Young, KPMG, Coca-Cola, Microsoft,...
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Available programs

Academy of Engineering (12)

Turbomachines and Combined Turbine Units

Thermal Engines

Technology of Automated Machine-Building

Technologies and Equipment for Mechanical and Physicotechnical Processing

Steam, Gas Turbine Units and Engines

Operation of Automotive Transport

Operation and Technical Expertise of Motor Vehicles

Nanotechnologies and Microsystems Engineering

Modern Internal Combustion Engines

Innovative technologies in prospecting and exploration of solid minerals

Innovative technologies in oil and gas prospecting and exploration

Building Designs, Buildings and Constructions: the Theory of Buildings and Structures

Agrarian and Technological Institute (11)

Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise

The Real Estate Economics in Agroindustrial Complex (in English)

The Real Estate Economics in Agroindustrial Complex

Plant Protection: Plant Protection Systemic Technology

Organic Farming

Modern Biotechnologies in Animal Production

Management Consulting in Agro-industrial Complex

Landscape Architecture

Land use Management and Cadasters

Diagnostics of Illnesses and Therapy of Animals, Pathalogy, Oncology and Morphology of Animals

Agricultural Production (Agroprocessing)

Ecological Faculty (11)

Recycling of Production and Consumption Wastes

Management of the Environment and Natural Resources

Geoecology

Foreign Economic Activity

Expertise of ecological safety of environmental management

Environmental Management (within the Network University of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization)

Environmental Management

Economics of natural resources management (Environmental economics)

Ecology

Earth sciences. Ecology: Modern environmental studies

Biological Methods of Environmental Control

Faculty of Economics (6)

Personnel management in a cross-cultural environment

International Projects Management

International Marketing

International Management

International Business (in English)

Accounting. Internal Control and Audit

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (40)

World Politics: Global Politics: Globalization and Conflicts (with the Beijing University of Foreign Languages)

World Politics: Conceptual Frameworks and Intercultural Interaction (with the CIS Networking University)

World Politics: Conceptual Foundations and Intercultural Interaction

World Politics (with the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation)

World Policy: Conceptual Frameworks and Intercultural Interaction (with the Madrid University of Complutense)

The Political Problems of European Integration (with the Institute of Political Studies of the University of Bordeaux)

State and Municipal Management

Sociology of Management and Social Management (with the Shandong University)

Sociology of Management

Social Processes and Social Management

Regional Studies: Еuropean Studies

Regional Studies within USCO Framework

Regional Studies (Russia and the CIS Studies)

Regional Studies (Middle East Studies)

Regional Studies (China Studies)

Public Administration (with the University of Potsdam)

Public Administration (with the Pierre Mendes France University)

Political Science: Russian and Comparative Studies

Political Science and Regional Studies

Political Science (with the Pierre Mendes France University)

Political Problems of the Globalized World (with the Shandong University)

Political Problems of the Globalized World

Political Institutes, Processes and Technologies

Planning and Management of Urban Development (Municipal Development)

Philosophy: Dialogue of Cultures (with the Shandong University)

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion Studies

Modern Trends of History of Russia and China: Comparative Approach (with the Shandong University)

Knowledge and values: transformations in changing world

International Relations

International Institutions and Political Processes

History of Russia in XIX – early XXI century

Historical Sciences and Archeology

Global Security and Development Cooperation

Cultural heritage: Study and Management (with the University of the Balearic Islands)

Cultural Heritage: Research and Management (with the University of the Balearic Islands)

World history and mass communications

Theory, Methodology and Methods of Sociology: History and Contemporaneity

Sociology of management and social management joint program with Shandong University, China

History and Dialogue of Culture

Creative Industries and Management in the Field of Culture

+8 More departments

Academy of Engineering (12)

Turbomachines and Combined Turbine Units

Thermal Engines

Technology of Automated Machine-Building

Technologies and Equipment for Mechanical and Physicotechnical Processing

Steam, Gas Turbine Units and Engines

Operation of Automotive Transport

Operation and Technical Expertise of Motor Vehicles

Nanotechnologies and Microsystems Engineering

Modern Internal Combustion Engines

Innovative technologies in prospecting and exploration of solid minerals

Innovative technologies in oil and gas prospecting and exploration

Building Designs, Buildings and Constructions: the Theory of Buildings and Structures

Agrarian and Technological Institute (11)

Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise

The Real Estate Economics in Agroindustrial Complex (in English)

The Real Estate Economics in Agroindustrial Complex

Plant Protection: Plant Protection Systemic Technology

Organic Farming

Modern Biotechnologies in Animal Production

Management Consulting in Agro-industrial Complex

Landscape Architecture

Land use Management and Cadasters

Diagnostics of Illnesses and Therapy of Animals, Pathalogy, Oncology and Morphology of Animals

Agricultural Production (Agroprocessing)

Ecological Faculty (11)

Recycling of Production and Consumption Wastes

Management of the Environment and Natural Resources

Geoecology

Foreign Economic Activity

Expertise of ecological safety of environmental management

Environmental Management (within the Network University of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization)

Environmental Management

Economics of natural resources management (Environmental economics)

Ecology

Earth sciences. Ecology: Modern environmental studies

Biological Methods of Environmental Control

Faculty of Economics (6)

Personnel management in a cross-cultural environment

International Projects Management

International Marketing

International Management

International Business (in English)

Accounting. Internal Control and Audit

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (40)

World Politics: Global Politics: Globalization and Conflicts (with the Beijing University of Foreign Languages)

World Politics: Conceptual Frameworks and Intercultural Interaction (with the CIS Networking University)

World Politics: Conceptual Foundations and Intercultural Interaction

World Politics (with the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation)

World Policy: Conceptual Frameworks and Intercultural Interaction (with the Madrid University of Complutense)

The Political Problems of European Integration (with the Institute of Political Studies of the University of Bordeaux)

State and Municipal Management

Sociology of Management and Social Management (with the Shandong University)

Sociology of Management

Social Processes and Social Management

Regional Studies: Еuropean Studies

Regional Studies within USCO Framework

Regional Studies (Russia and the CIS Studies)

Regional Studies (Middle East Studies)

Regional Studies (China Studies)

Public Administration (with the University of Potsdam)

Public Administration (with the Pierre Mendes France University)

Political Science: Russian and Comparative Studies

Political Science and Regional Studies

Political Science (with the Pierre Mendes France University)

Political Problems of the Globalized World (with the Shandong University)

Political Problems of the Globalized World

Political Institutes, Processes and Technologies

Planning and Management of Urban Development (Municipal Development)

Philosophy: Dialogue of Cultures (with the Shandong University)

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion Studies

Modern Trends of History of Russia and China: Comparative Approach (with the Shandong University)

Knowledge and values: transformations in changing world

International Relations

International Institutions and Political Processes

History of Russia in XIX – early XXI century

Historical Sciences and Archeology

Global Security and Development Cooperation

Cultural heritage: Study and Management (with the University of the Balearic Islands)

Cultural Heritage: Research and Management (with the University of the Balearic Islands)

World history and mass communications

Theory, Methodology and Methods of Sociology: History and Contemporaneity

Sociology of management and social management joint program with Shandong University, China

History and Dialogue of Culture

Creative Industries and Management in the Field of Culture

+8 More departments

University highlights

2012
#501- 550
2014
#491-500
2015
#471-480
2016
#601-650
2017
#601-650
2018
#501-550
2019
#=446
2020
#=392
2021
#=326
2022
#=317
2023
#295
2024
#342
2025
#=316

Ranking criteria

34.7

Overall

24.4

Academic Reputation

2.1

Citations per Faculty

10

Employment Outcomes

48.7

Employer Reputation

92

Faculty Student Ratio

8

International Faculty Ratio

89.7

International Research Network

92.2

International Students Ratio

24

Sustainability

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Student & Staff

Chart
Data

Total students

29,335

PG students

48%

UG students

52%

International students

10,445

PG students

58%

UG students

42%

Total faculty staff

4,965

Int'l staff

316

Domestic staff

4649

Total students

29,335

PG students

48%

UG students

52%

International students

10,445

PG students

58%

UG students

42%

Total faculty staff

4,965

Domestic staff

4649

Int'l staff

316

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

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