HSE University in world rankings
Positions in QS, THE, ARWU subject/faculty rankings
The 2026 figures are based on the QS Subject Rankings 2026, ARWU Subject Rankings 2026, and THE Subject Rankings 2025.
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Institutional rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MosIUR | The Three University Missions | 2026 | 143 | 4 | Methodology | |
| QS | World University Rankings | 2026 | 423 | 5 | Methodology | |
| THE | World University Rankings | 2026 | 601–650 | 3 | Methodology | |
| USNews | Best Global Universities | 2026 | 573 | 5–6 | Methodology | |
| CWUR | World University Rankings | 2026 | 740 | 10 | Methodology | |
| ARWU | Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | 801–900 | 5 | Methodology |
Previous years
● rank improvement ● no change in rank ● rank decline ( ) rank among Russian institutions wnp — ranking was not published
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Three University Missions | 143 (4) | 137 (4) | 135 (4) | 125 (4) | 142 (4) | 120 (4) | 120 (4) | 121 (4) | 122 (4) | 107 (4) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| World University Rankings | 423 (5) | 440 (5) | 410 (6) | 399* (6) | 308 (8–9) | 305 (7) | 298 (7) | 322 (7) | 343 (8) | 382 (9) | 411–420 (10–11) | 501–550 (10–11) | 501–550 (11–12) | 501–550 (9–10) | 501–550 (7–8) | 551–600 (8) | 451–500 (5) | 501–600 | |
| World University Rankings | 601-650 (3) | 501–600 (4) | 401–500 (4) | 401–500 (4–6) | 401–500 (4–5) | 301–350 (3–4) | 251–300 (3) | 251–300 (3) | 301–350 (3) | 351–400 (4) | 401–500 (4–8) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Best Global Universities | 573 (5–6) | 608 (4–5) | 584 (5) | wnp | 561 (4) | 568 (7) | 547 (7) | 574 (8) | 653 (8) | 714 (8) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| World University Rankings | 740 (10) | 738 (10) | 752 (10) | 774 (11) | 808 (12) | 881 (14) | 894 (12) | 879 (6) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities | 801–900 (5) | 801–900 (4–6) | 701–800 (5) | 701–800 (4–7) | 601–700 (4–5) | 601–700 (4–5) | 801–900 (7–8) | 901–1000 (11) | 901–1000 (10–12) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
* The QS ranking methodology changed in 2023.
Subject and faculty rankings
QS World University Rankings by Subject
TOP 300 ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
| Subject | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 2026 | 111 | 1 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 2026 | 101–150 | 4–5 |
| Mathematics | 2026 | 148 | 4 |
| Linguistics | 2026 | 101–150 | 4 |
| Psychology | 2026 | 101–150 | 1 |
| History | 2026 | 101–150 | 1–2 |
| Politics & International Studies | 2026 | 101–150 | 1–3 |
| Sociology | 2026 | 101–150 | 1 |
| Accounting & Finance | 2026 | 101–150 | 1 |
| Business & Management Studies | 2026 | 151–200 | 1 |
| Philosophy | 2026 | 151–200 | 1–3 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 2026 | 201–250 | 2–3 |
| Education & Training | 2026 | 201–250 | 4 |
| Geography ★ | 2026 | 201–250 | 1 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 2026 | 201–250 | 2 |
| Modern Languages | 2026 | 201–250 | 4–5 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 2026 | 251–300 | 3–5 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 2026 | 451–500 | 15 |
Previous years
● rank improvement ● no change in rank ● rank decline ( ) rank among Russian institutions wnp — ranking was not published ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
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| Subject | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 111 (1) | 105 (1) | 58 (1) | 71 (1) | 68 (1) | 76 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 101–150 (1–2) | 151–200 (★) |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101–150 (4–5) | 151–175 (5) | 101–150 (5–6) | 101–150 (4) | 51–100 (2–3) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 148 (4) | 140 (5) | 79 (4) | 68 (2) | 72 (2) | 95 (4) | 101–150 (3–5) | 101–150 (3–5) | 101–150 (3–4) | 151–200 (4–5) | 251–300 (4–6) | — |
| Linguistics | 101–150 (4) | 101–150 (4–5) | 70 (3) | 75 (3) | 94 (3) | 101–150 (2–6) | 101–150 (3–4) | 101–150 (3) | 151–200 (4–5) | 151–200 (4) | — | — |
| Psychology | 101–150 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 88 (1) | 100 (1) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1) | 151–200 (1) | 201–250 (1–2) | — | — | — | — |
| History | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 51–100 (1–2) | 51–100 (1–2) | 51–100 (1–2) | 51–100 (1–2) | 51–100 (1–2) | 101–150 (2–3) | 151–200 (3) | 151–200 (3) | — | — |
| Politics & International Studies | 101–150 (1–3) | 101–150 (3) | 51–100 (1–3) | 51–100 (2–4) | 44 (2) | 45 (2) | 48 (1) | 51–100 (1–3) | 51–100 (1–3) | 51–100 (1–2) | 101–150 (2) | — |
| Sociology | 101–150 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 101–150 (1–2) | 91 (1) | 72 (1) | 50 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 151–200 (★) |
| Accounting & Finance | 101–150 (1) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1) | 101–150 (★) | 151–200 (★) | 101–150 (★) | 151–200 (★) | — |
| Business & Management Studies | 151–200 (1) | 137 (1) | 110 (1) | 128 (1) | 127 (1) | 131 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 151–200 (1–2) | 151–200 (1–2) | 151–200 (★) | — |
| Philosophy | 151–200 (1–3) | 151–200 (4–6) | 51–100 (2–3) | 101–150 (3–6) | 101–150 (3–4) | 51–100 (2–3) | 101–150 (2–3) | 101–150 (2–3) | 101–150 (2) | 151–200 (3–4) | 151–200 (3) | 151–200 (2–3) |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 201–250 (2–3) | 184 (4) | 136 (4) | 151–200 (4–6) | 151–200 (4–6) | 151–200 (3–5) | 151–200 (4–5) | 201–250 (4–5) | 251–300 (3–6) | 351–400 (6–7) | 401–500 (5–7) | — |
| Education & Training | 201–250 (4) | 151–200 (3–4) | 101–150 (3) | 94 (2) | 87 (2) | 64 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 251–300 (3) | 201–250 (2) | — | — |
| Geography | 201–250 (★) | 151–200 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 51–100 (1) | 101–150 (1–2) | 151–200 (1–2) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201–250 (2) | 151–200 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 151–200 (2) | 151–200 (2) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Modern Languages | 201–250 (4–5) | 151–200 (4–6) | 101–150 (4–5) | 101–150 (4–5) | 101–150 (4–5) | 101–150 (3–5) | 101–150 (2–4) | 151–200 (4–5) | 201–250 (6–7) | — | — | — |
| Law and Legal Studies | 251–300 (3–5) | 151–200 (3–5) | 101–150 (2–3) | 101–150 (2–3) | 101–150 (2) | 101–150 (2) | 151–200 (2–3) | 151–200 (2–3) | 201–250 (3) | 201–250 (3) | — | — |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451–500 (15) | 351–400 (9–14) | 301–350 (10–14) | 301–350 (11–14) | 351–400 (12–13) | 401–450 (14–15) | 451–500 (16) | 551–600 (17) | — | — | — | — |
| Medicine | wnp | 701–850 (9–11) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marketing | wnp | 151–200 (★) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Social Policy & Administration | wnp | 101–150 (2) | 51–100 (1–3) | 51–100 (2–3) | 51–100 (2–3) | 51–100 (1–3) | 51-100 (★) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | wnp | 251–275 (2) | 201–250 (2) | 151–200 (1–2) | 151–200 (1–2) | 151–200 (2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 151–200 (1–2) | wnp | 151–200 (1–3) | — | — |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | wnp | 451–500 (12–13) | 401–450 (11–14) | 451–500 (11–14) | 451–500 (12–14) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Art & Design | wnp | wnp | 101–150 (2–4) | 151–200 (2) | 151–200 (2) | 101–150 (★) | 151–200 (★) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | wnp | wnp | 101–140 (★) | 101–140 (★) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | wnp | wnp | wnp | 101–150 (★) | 101–140 (★) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Development Studies | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 51–100 (1–2) | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 51–100 (★) |
QS World University Rankings by Faculty
TOP 300
| Faculty | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences & Management | 2026 | 127 | 1 |
| Arts & Humanities | 2026 | 206 | 2 |
| Natural Sciences | 2026 | 451–500 | 12–14 |
| Engineering & Technology | 2026 | 451–500 | 11–12 |
Previous years
● rank improvement ● no change in rank ● rank decline ( ) rank among Russian institutions wnp — ranking was not published
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| Faculty | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences & Management | 127 (1) | 86 (2) | 72 (1–2) | 68 (2) | 52 (1) | 48 (1) | 59 (1) | 75 (2) | 73 (2) | 155 (2) | wnp | 161 (2) | 232 (3) | wnp | 398 |
| Arts & Humanities | 206 (2) | 184 (2–3) | 145 (2) | 153 (2) | 92 (2) | 113 (2) | 145 (2) | 153 (3) | 220 (3) | 299 (3) | wnp | 289 (3) | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 451–500 (12–14) | 374 (12) | 304 (10) | 309 (11) | 334 (12–13) | 401–450 (12–15) | 401–450 (12–14) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engineering & Technology | 451–500 (11–12) | 394 (13) | 313 (13) | 331 (14) | 313 (13) | 451–500 (13) | 401–450 (13) | 451–500 (13) | 451–500 (11–12) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
TOP 300 ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
| Subject | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2026 | 151–200 | 2 |
| Political Sciences ★ | 2026 | 201–300 | 1 |
| Business Administration ★ | 2026 | 301–400 | 1 |
| Economics ★ | 2026 | 301–400 | 1 |
| Management ★ | 2026 | 401–500 | 1 |
Previous years
● rank improvement ● no change in rank ● rank decline ( ) rank among Russian institutions wnp — ranking was not published ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
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| Subject | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 151–200 (2) | 101–150 (1–2) | 76–100 (1–3) | 51–75 (1) | 51–75 (1) | 76–100 (1) | 101–150 (1) | 76–100 (1–2) | 76–100 (2) | 101–150 (2–3) |
| Political Sciences | 201–300 (★) | 151–200 (★) | 151–200 (★) | 76–100 (★) | 101–150 (★) | 101–150 (★) | 101–150 (★) | 101–150 (★) | 151–200 (1) | 101–150 (★) |
| Business Administration | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 201–300 (1) | 151–200 (1) | 301–400 (1–2) | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (★) | — | — |
| Economics | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (1–2) | 151–200 (1) | 201–300 (1) | 201–300 (1) | 201–300 (1) | 151–200 (1) | 151–200 (1) | 201–300 (★) |
| Management | 401–500 (★) | 401–500 (★) | 401–500 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 401–500 (1–2) | 401–500 (1–2) | 401–500 (2) | 301–400 (★) | 401–500 (1–2) | — |
| Sociology | wnp | 201–300 (★) | 151–200 (★) | 151–200 (★) | wnp | wnp | 151–200 (★) | 51–75 (★) | 51–75 (★) | 51–75 (★) |
| Education | wnp | 401–500 (★) | 401–500 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 401–500 (★) | 401–500 (★) | — | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | wnp | wnp | 151–200 (★) | 151–200 (★) | 151–200 (★) | 151–200 (★) | — | — | — | — |
| Communication | wnp | wnp | wnp | 201–300 (★) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Psychology | wnp | wnp | wnp | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 301–400 (★) | 401–500 (★) | — | — |
| Biological Sciences | wnp | wnp | wnp | 301–400 (1) | 301–400 (3–4) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Human Biological Sciences | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 401–500 (1–2) | — | — | — | — | — |
THE World University Rankings by Subject
TOP 100 TOP 300 ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
| Subject | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Economics | 2025 | 83 | 2 |
| Law | 2025 | 96 | 1 |
| Education Studies | 2025 | 126–150 | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 2025 | 176–200 | 2 |
| Psychology | 2025 | 176–200 | 2 |
| Arts & Humanities | 2025 | 201–250 | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2025 | 601–800 | 5–12 |
| Life Sciences | 2025 | 601–800 | 6–10 |
| Physical Sciences | 2025 | 801–1000 | 15–19 |
| Engineering | 2025 | 1001–1250 | 20–26 |
Previous years
● rank improvement ● no change in rank ● rank decline ( ) rank among Russian institutions ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
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| Subject | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Economics | 83 (2) | 70 (2) | 87 (2) | 126–150 (2) | 176–200 (1–2) | 126–150 (1) | 94 (1) | 101–125 (1) | 101–125 (1) | 83 (★) |
| Law | 96 (1) | 101–125 (1) | 126–150 (★) | 126–150 (★) | 85 (1) | 126–150 (★) | 151+ (★) | — | — | — |
| Education Studies | 126–150 (2) | 151–175 (2–3) | 126–150 (2–3) | 126–150 (2) | 126–150 (2) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 176–200 (2) | 151–175 (2) | 126–150 (1) | 101–125 (1) | 100 (1) | 176–200 (1) | 151–175 (1) | 126–150 (1) | 176–200 (2) | — |
| Psychology | 176–200 (2) | 201–250 (2) | 251–300 (2) | 176–200 (1) | 101–125 (1) | 176–200 (1) | 151–175 (1–2) | 151–175 (2) | — | — |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 (2) | 151–175 (2) | 176–200 (2) | 176–200 (3) | 151–175 (3–4) | 201–250 (3–4) | 176–200 (2) | 201–250 (3–5) | 176–200 (3) | — |
| Computer Science | 601–800 (5–12) | 501–600 (6–7) | 401–500 (6–7) | 501–600 (9–10) | 401–500 (6) | 401–500 (5–8) | 301–400 (5–7) | 301–400 (7) | — | — |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 (6–10) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 (15–19) | 601–800 (13–15) | 601–800 (15–18) | 601–800 (15–21) | 601–800 (16–22) | 501–600 (14–16) | 401–500 (10–12) | 401–500 (11) | 401–500 (9) | — |
| Engineering | 1001–1250 (20–26) | 801–1000 (13–21) | 801–1000 (16–28) | 801–1000 (21–33) | 801–1000 (21–33) | 801–1000 (22–36) | 601–800 (13–22) | 601–800 (14–19) | — | — |
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities by Subject
TOP 300 ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
| Subject | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2026 | 115 | 2 |
| Arts & Humanities ★ | 2026 | 150 | 1 |
| Economics and Business ★ | 2026 | 169 | 1 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health ★ | 2026 | 192 | 1 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology ★ | 2026 | 359 | 1 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 2026 | 417 | 2 |
| Physics | 2026 | 425 | 13 |
| Computer Science | 2026 | 467 | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2026 | 1363 | 23 |
| Engineering | 2026 | 1497 | 17 |
Previous years
● rank improvement ● no change in rank ● rank decline ( ) rank among Russian institutions wnp — ranking was not published ★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
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| Subject | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 115 (2) | 85 (3) | 84 (3) | wnp | 84 (3) | 85 (2) | 82 (3) | 105 (3) | 107 (3) | 144 (3) | 181 (3) |
| Arts & Humanities | 150 (★) | 155 (★) | 159 (★) | wnp | 195 (1) | 207 (1) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Economics and Business | 169 (★) | 141 (★) | 125 (★) | wnp | 188 (★) | 202 (★) | 208 (★) | 235 (★) | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 192 (★) | 194 (★) | 200 (★) | wnp | 258 (★) | 296 (★) | 295 (★) | 316 (★) | 320 (★) | 343 (★) | — |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 359 (★) | 345 (★) | 295 (★) | wnp | 359 (★) | 374 (★) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 417 (2) | 428 (2) | 434 (2) | wnp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Physics | 425 (13) | 384 (13) | 399 (13) | wnp | 597 (15) | 629 (15) | 674 (19) | 706 (17) | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 467 (2) | 439 (1) | 476 (3) | wnp | 540 (4) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1363 (23) | 1340 (23) | 1313 (24) | wnp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 1497 (17) | 1390 (17) | — | wnp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Young university rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Top 50 Under 50 | 2020 | 31 | 1 | Methodology | |
| THE | Young University Rankings | 2024 | 87 | 1 | Methodology |
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Under 50 | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 31 (1) | 38 (1) | 38 (1) | 48 (1) | 51–60 (1) | 81–90 (1) | ||
| Young University Rankings | wnp | 87 (1) | 98 (1) | 66 (1) | 57 (1) | 41 (1) | 60 (1) | 84 (1) | 96 (1) | — | — |
Sustainability rankings (ESG)
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Sustainability | 2025 | 492 | 2 | Methodology | |
| INVENTORUS | BRICS ESG University Ranking | 2026 | 2 | 2 | Methodology |
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | 492 (2) | 560 (2) | 344 (1) | ||
| BRICS ESG University Ranking | 2 (2) | — | — | — |
Regional rankings
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICS | 8 (4) | 10 (4) |
Online education and academic programme rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE | Online Learning Rankings | 2024 | Gold | 1 | Methodology |
QS Business Masters
★ the only Russian institution represented in the subject area
| QS Category | HSE programme | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management ★ | Strategic Management of Logistics and Supply Chains in the Digital Economy | 2023 | 51+ | 1 |
| Management | Strategic Management and Consulting | 2023 | 77 | 1 |
| Marketing ★ | Marketing: Digital Technology and Marketing Communications | 2023 | 81–90 | 1 |
| Finance | Financial Economics | 2023 | 95 | 1 |
| Business Analytics | Business Analytics and Big Data Systems | 2023 | 101+ | 2 |
Methodology
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| QS Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management | 51+ (★) | 46 (★) | 42 (★) | 34 (★) | — | — | — |
| Management | 77 (1) | 82 (1) | 71 (1) | 93 (1) | 83 (1) | 82 (1) | 97 (2) |
| Marketing | 81–90 (★) | 81–90 (★) | 76 (★) | 51+ (★) | 51+ (★) | 51+ (★) | — |
| Finance | 95 (1) | 82 (1) | 85 (1) | 89 (1) | 86 (1) | 66 (1) | — |
| Business Analytics | 101+ (2) | 101+ (2) | 101+ (2) | 51+ (★) | 51+ (★) | 51+ (★) | 35 (1) |
* In 2017–2021, the Master of International Business programme was included in the ranking.
Interdisciplinary rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE | Interdisciplinary Science Rankings | 2025 | 201–250 | 4–7 | Methodology | |
| SCImago | University Rankings | 2026 | 789 | 2 | Methodology |
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Science Rankings | 201–250 (4–7) | 201–250 (4–8) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| University Rankings | 789 (2) | 715 (3) | 649 (3) | 789 (3) | 721 (4) | 913 (9) | 1267 (12) | 1469 (13) | 1776 (12) | 1917 (12) | 1917 (13) | 2136 (11) | 2229 (9) | 2324 (11) | 2273 (8) |
Citation and research publication rankings
Leiden Ranking
| Subject | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Sciences | 2026 | 797 | 3 |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 2026 | 173 | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2026 | 330 | 1 |
| Physical Sciences and Engineering | 2026 | 1215 | 20 |
| Biomedical and Health Sciences | 2026 | 1686 | 8 |
CWTS Leiden Ranking 2026. Source: OpenAlex Open Data Portal. Publication period: 2021–2024. Indicator: scientific impact.
Methodology
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| Subject | 2026** | 2026* | 2025** | 2025* | 2024** | 2024* | 2023** | 2023* | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Sciences | 797 (3) | 734 (4) | 719 (4) | 675 (4) | 685 (6) | 675 (6) | 661 (8) | 687 (6) | 730 (6) | 862 (8) | 934 (7) |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 173 (1) | 230 (1) | 149 (1) | 206 (1) | 161 (1) | 184 (1) | 152 (1) | 185 (1) | 200 (1) | 242 (1) | 276 (1) |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 330 (1) | 279 (1) | 264 (1) | 245 (1) | 226 (1) | 241 (1) | 218 (1) | 241 (1) | 255 (1) | 327 (1) | 345 (1) |
| Physical Sciences and Engineering | 1215 (20) | 548 (8) | 1201 (25) | 532 (9) | 808 (14) | 526 (11) | 739 (13) | 578 (12) | 654 (11) | 858 (10) | 935 (7) |
| Biomedical and Health Sciences | 1686 (8) | 1125 (7) | 1629 (8) | 1065 (6) | 1215 (9) | 1072 (7) | 1146 (9) | 1060 (7) | 1047 (6) | 1049 (6) | 1028 (5) |
| Life and Earth Sciences | — | 1356 (11) | — | 1314 (12) | 1234 (11) | 1275 (11) | 1143 (9) | 1240 (10) | 1218 (9) | — | — |
* CWTS Leiden Ranking; source: Web of Science.
** CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition; source: OpenAlex Open Data Portal.
| Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RePec | Research Papers in Economics | August 2026 | 340 [336]* | 3 | Methodology |
* Authors with multiple affiliations have their scores distributed across regions according to the affiliation shares they report. Regional rankings are recalculated using only authors or institutions within the relevant region. The figure in square brackets is the corresponding position in the worldwide ranking, without regional recalculation.
Previous years
| Month | Year | Europe | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 2026 | 340 [336] | 3 |
| December | 2025 | 330 [331] | 3 |
| December | 2024 | 325 [322] | 4 |
| December | 2023 | 285 [286] | 4 |
| December | 2022 | 267 [258] | 4 |
| December | 2021 | 42 [37] | 1 |
| December | 2020 | 46 [38] | 1 |
| December | 2019 | 48 [46] | 1 |
| December | 2018 | 59 [50] | 1 |
| December | 2017 | 64 [55] | 1 |
| December | 2016 | 61 [48] | 1 |
| December | 2015 | 65 | 1 |
| December | 2014 | 55 | 1 |
| December | 2013 | 152 | 2 |
| December | 2012 | 244 | 2 |
Authors with multiple affiliations have their scores distributed across regions according to the affiliation shares they report. Regional rankings are recalculated using only authors or institutions within the relevant region. The figure in square brackets is the corresponding position in the worldwide ranking, without regional recalculation.
Web presence rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Europe | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uniRank | Top 200 Universities in the World | 2026 | 215 | 73 | 1 | Methodology |
Previous years
| Year | Global | Europe | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 215 | 73 | 1 |
| 2025 | 299 | 109 | 2 |
| 2024 | 273 | 100 | 2 |
| 2023 | 317 | — | 2 |
| 2022 | 274 | — | 2 |
| 2021 | 146 | — | 2 |
| 2020 | 115 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 210 | — | 2 |
| 2018 | 210 | — | 2 |
| 2017 | 281 | — | 2 |
| 2016 | 312 | — | 2 |
| 2015 | 469 | — | 3 |
| 2014 | 438 | — | 3 |
| 2013 | 463 | — | 3 |
| 2012 | 700+ | — | 2 |
Archive
Regional rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE | Eurasia Ranking | 2018 | 7 | 4 | Methodology | |
| QS | University Rankings: BRICS | 2018 | 37 | 8 | Methodology | |
| QS | Emerging Europe & Central Asia | 2021 | 18 | 6 | Methodology | |
| THE | Emerging Economies University Rankings | 2022 | 28 | 4 | Methodology |
Previous years
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasia Ranking | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 7 (4) | — | — | — | — | |
| University Rankings: BRICS | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 37 (8) | — | — | — | — | |
| Emerging Europe & Central Asia | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 18 (6) | 16 (6) | 17 (6) | 23 (6) | 25 (8) | 35 (10) | 31 (9) | 37 (9) | |
| Emerging Economies University Rankings | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 28 (4) | 24 (3) | 18 (3) | 22 (4) | 32 (5) | 48 (7) | — | — | — |
Round University Ranking by Subject
● TOP 300
| Subject | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 2023 | 222 | 1 |
| Economics | 2023 | 228 | 2 |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 2023 | 314 | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2023 | 323 | 4 |
| Neuroscience | 2023 | 422 | 2 |
| Decision Sciences | 2023 | 423 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 2023 | 538 | 13 |
| Multidisciplinary | 2023 | 543 | 6 |
| Computer Science | 2023 | 547 | 2 |
| Medicine | 2023 | 598 | 3 |
| Health Professions | 2023 | 676 | 7 |
| Earth and Planetary Sciences | 2023 | 741 | 17 |
| Nursing | 2023 | 779 | 10 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 2023 | 782 | 25 |
| Engineering | 2023 | 787 | 18 |
| Materials Science | 2023 | 790 | 21 |
| Immunology and Microbiology | 2023 | 838 | 18 |
| Chemistry | 2023 | 848 | 24 |
| Environmental Science | 2023 | 850 | 13 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2023 | 860 | 22 |
| Energy | 2023 | 864 | 23 |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics | 2023 | 893 | 26 |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2023 | 906 | 25 |
Graduate employability rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Graduate Employability Rankings | 2021 | 201–250 | 4–5 | Methodology |
Previous years
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Employability Rankings | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 201–250 (4–5) | wnp | 201–250 (4–5) | 251–300 (4) | 251–300 (4) | 200+ (5–7) |
Internationalization rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE | Most International Universities | 2023 | 176 | 7 | Methodology |
Previous years
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most International Universities | wnp | wnp | wnp | 176 (7) | 172 (5) | 153 (5) | 150 (5) | 162 (4) | 162 (5) |
Online education and academic programme rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | HSE programme | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | International Trade Rankings | International Trade Policy | 2022 | 68 | 2 | Methodology |
Reputation rankings
| Logo | Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE | World Reputation Rankings | 2022 | 176–200 | 6 | Methodology |
Previous years
● rank improvement ● no change in rank ● rank decline ( ) rank among Russian institutions wnp — ranking was not published
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| Logo | Ranking | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Reputation Rankings | wnp | wnp | wnp | wnp | 176–200 (6) | 126–150 (2–4) | 151–175 (5) |
Citation and research publication rankings
| Agency | Ranking | Year | Global | Russia | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webometrics | Webometrics | July 2024 | 417 | 2 | Methodology |
| Webometrics | Top Universities by Google Scholar Citations | July 2024 | 432 | 1 | Methodology |
Previous years
| Month | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 2024 | 417 | 2 |
| January | 2024 | 428 | 2 |
| July | 2023 | 428 | 2 |
| January | 2023 | 468 | 2 |
| July | 2022 | 458 | 2 |
| January | 2022 | 448 | 2–3 |
| July | 2021 | 493 | 3 |
| January | 2021 | 455 | 3 |
| July | 2020 | 501 | 3 |
| January | 2020 | 553 | 3 |
| July | 2019 | 552 | 4 |
| January | 2019 | 564 | 3 |
| July | 2018 | 588 | 3 |
| January | 2018 | 700 | 4 |
| July | 2017 | 760 | 4 |
| January | 2017 | 699 | 4 |
| July | 2016 | 675 | 3 |
| January | 2016 | 1405 | 16 |
| July | 2015 | 1442 | 14 |
| January | 2015 | 808 | 4 |
| July | 2014 | 781 | 5 |
| January | 2014 | 790 | 5 |
| July | 2013 | 1244 | 9 |
| January | 2013 | 726 | 5 |
| July | 2012 | 754 | 5 |
| January | 2012 | 1453 | 21 |
| July | 2011 | 899 | 3 |
| January | 2011 | 960 | 4 |
| July | 2010 | 917 | 2 |
| January | 2010 | 591 | 2 |
| July | 2009 | 812 | 3 |
Previous years
| Month | Year | Global | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 2024 | 432 | 1 |
| January | 2024 | 419 | 1 |
| July | 2023 | 418 | 1 |
| January | 2023 | — | — |
| July | 2022 | 387 | 1 |
| January | 2022 | 377 | 1 |
| July | 2021 | 384 | 1 |
| January | 2021 | 284 | 1 |
| July | 2020 | 404 | 1 |
| January | 2020 | 461 | 1 |
| July | 2019 | 427 | 2 |
| January | 2019 | 327 | 2 |
| July | 2018 | 323 | 2 |
| January | 2018 | 336 | 3 |
| July | 2017 | 600 | 3 |
| January | 2017 | 689 | 2 |
| July | 2016 | 876 | 2 |
| July | 2015 | 934 | 2 |