10 best universities in Moscow

A university is the first step towards a profession, even despite the opinion that it doesn’t matter what is written on the “crust” anymore. However, this is not the case: the right institution will serve as a springboard for future activities, introduce you to the right companies and suggest a place for practice. Today, students have the right to send documents to 5 institutes for 15 specialties, the possibilities are practically unlimited.

We reviewed the websites of top Russian public and private universities, read student reviews and checked the ratings. Having understood the educational process, the conditions for admission and exams, we made this list. Each position has its own website and phone number of the admission committee, where you can learn more about the program of interest. A small bonus will be a calendar of schedules and lectures, already before admission it is easy to estimate the likelihood of evening employment.

All top universities have a chance to enter on a budgetary basis, but the passing score is almost always huge. Some have double degree programs, which means that the graduate receives both a Russian and a foreign document. This opportunity is usually given by the faculty, not the institution, so it is important to clarify the current information.

TOP-10 best universities in Moscow

10 National Research Technological University "MISiS"

MISiS is a top university in terms of training scientific specialists, especially in the field of metallurgy. University students participate in olympiads, competitions, the best get the opportunity to practice in Russian research companies. In 2015, the university introduced the Best MIS&S program, offering free education to applicants with high scores entering priority areas. Since 2013, the university has published several thousand articles, sold 3 licenses and made 4 discoveries.

MISiS puts nanotechnologies, energy saving, the latest materials and communications as a priority for MISiS.The university actively conducts research activities and introduces students to Russian companies in which they will be able to find employment in the future. However, students note that some departments need repairs, the university does not always have the necessary equipment.

9 Moscow Institute of Art and Industry

MHPI is considered the best design university in Moscow, whose projects annually win competitions for the improvement of our capital. Students take part in fashion week and other prestigious events where they can show themselves and start a career. To enter the budget, you need to pass a difficult creative exam for 100 points. All applicants are required to submit from 10 to 20 papers in the chosen direction, the competition is very large.

The institute is taught by professors, academicians and associate professors of the highest category, who prepare future fashion designers, architects, artists and decorators. The university received accreditation in 2010, providing a huge number of projects, the most famous are Seliger, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Russia and the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. However, students must promote themselves on their own, the university does not help with the search for connections and professional contacts.

8 Moscow Technological Institute

MIT is a university with 25 departments, where students study in engineering, law and technology.The main feature of the institute is considered to be modern teaching methods: for students outside of Moscow there are distance programs, it is enough to have a computer and the Internet. It is a non-governmental institution that was accredited in 2000 and is considered one of the few equipped for students with disabilities.

Each MIT student can attend one of seven popular language courses for free, with both distance and traditional programs available. The building has undergone a modern renovation, new equipment has been installed in the classrooms. Of course, we should not forget that this institute is non-state, the cost of education is high. In terms of prestige, it cannot be compared with the leaders of the rating, but it is much easier to enter here.

7 Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

RANEPA is a top academy for training managers to work in leading Russian organizations and enterprises. Most MBA and EMBA programs are accredited by world associations. Thanks to the RANEPA, the Master of Public Administration program appeared in Moscow, which trains personnel for work in the state apparatus. In 2010, Forbes published a rating in which it put this university in first place. RANEPA closely cooperates with the universities of Great Britain, the USA, France and Germany.

The university often accepts foreign specialists and students for the exchange of experience. The University cooperates with many Russian firms, authorities and corporations to train in-demand personnel.This educational institution is known for its economics program, although other faculties are almost as good as it. Students only note the cost of education, which amounts to hundreds of thousands of rubles.

6 Russian Economic University. G.V. Plekhanov

REU them. G.V. Plekhanov is a top educational center that trains specialists in 90 programs. Every year, more than 64,000 people improve their knowledge here, receive a diploma and practice. The university includes 29 branches, which are located in Moscow and beyond. REU them. G.V. Plekhanov cooperates with universities and institutes in Austria, Belgium, Great Britain and other countries. Talented students leave for internships in foreign institutions.

This university is one of the few where some of the courses are taught in English by foreign teachers. There are whole foreign programs. Specialists from all over the world are often involved in the educational process, olympiads, competitions and other events are held. However, the cost of education exceeds prices in other institutions, and there are very few budget places.

5 First Moscow State Medical University. I.M. Sechenov

MSMU I.M. Sechenov is the only one in Moscow that trains specialists in all medical fields. On the basis of the university there are several centers and clinics for practice.The branch "Medicine of the Future" has recently been opened, which provides training in innovative areas. Applicants are enrolled on a competitive basis, in order to get into the university, they will have to pass additional tests. A total of 9 medical areas, including general medicine, biophysics and dentistry.

Students speak positively about the educational buildings, all have been renovated and modern equipment has been supplied. The metro is within walking distance, the hostels are relatively close. There are budget places, but not many. And paid training for medical specialties is from 200 thousand rubles. At the same time, there are reviews about regular problems with documents and schedules, sometimes the dean's office gets confused in the classroom.

4 Moscow State Institute of International Relations

MGIMO is a dream institution for Russian applicants, as it is included in all possible ratings and tops of the best. This Moscow university offers a large number of budget places, but the passing score is about 90 for each exam. High requirements are justified: only here the training is conducted by researchers, teachers with many works and vast experience. Students live in new hostels near the institute. They also note a very good library and modern renovation.

MGIMO is the only institute in the country that has received accreditation for all programs. In total, the university has 13 faculties, the most popular are economic and legal. MGIMO operates the European Studies Institute, which sends students to practice in different countries.However, the cost of tuition in a public institution is huge, and few enter the free ones.

3 Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

The Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology confidently occupies top positions among world universities due to the unique education system. He participates in the 5-100 program aimed at research activities. First, fundamental technical knowledge is obtained here, and then they deepen into a specialty in scientific centers of Russia. Students study in 5 areas, including computer security, applied mathematics and systems analysis.

The main feature of the university is the "Phystech" system, according to which demanded specialists are trained. This institute boasts worthy places in world rankings, for example, in the top 50 QS Physics & Astronomy. However, graduating here is not easy. Students note a huge workload, a large amount of homework. In addition, the hostels are located 5 km from Moscow, which is not very convenient.

2 National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI"

MEPhI is known to every applicant who dreams of becoming a physicist. This university is the best in its category in Moscow, it owns a nuclear reactor and the most modern installations for practice. For many years, the institution has been considered a top one in training programmers and information security officers.Students have no problems finding a job, as the university cooperates with many public and private enterprises. Senior students leave for the USA and Germany for internships, some do internships in leading Russian companies.

MEPhI has its branches in closed cities and the competition for schoolchildren "Junior", according to which gifted children are enrolled in faculties without testing their knowledge. Olympiads are regularly held, cooperation with the giant Intel International has been established. This technical university is one of the best in Moscow, it is very difficult to enter. Students also note not the newest dormitories, which have not been renovated for a long time.

1 Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov

Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov does not require an introduction, he has been heard for many decades. Founded in 1755, the institution is considered the best domestic institution of science and culture. There are 39 faculties at Moscow State University, students study in 128 specialties. Every year, 40,000 people improve their level of knowledge here, receive diplomas and practice. The teaching staff includes corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, candidates of sciences, academicians and doctors.

It is very difficult to get into Moscow State University, so the university holds its own Lomonosov Olympiad for applicants. Winners receive state-funded places if they successfully pass the exam. On the basis of the institution, all classical directions are taught, the most popular and hard-to-reach are the faculties of law and economics.Of course, the most prestigious university has a very high passing score (about 85 for each exam), not everyone can get there.

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