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

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RUDN is a classical international university that provides a range of training courses in all areas, including natural science, technical, medical, agricultural and humanitarian fields at 7 faculties and 10 institutes. The university employs 3000 teachers, including 2000 with academic degrees. The RUDN faculty includes both researchers and successful practitioners from various areas.

RUDN offers 117 unique courses for bachelors. Students of all specialties have an opportunity to obtain  the diploma  in translation on one or more of 12 foreign languages being offered. The learning system allows the student to build up individual learning paths.The international students willing to study in Russia are offered the pre-university training  course (running since 1960) of the Russian language and general education disciplines.

RUDN unique methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language have been implemented successfully all over the world. RUDN teachers have been teaching Russian to foreign astronauts since 1978. Apart from traditional formats, different interactive activities, such as video classes, webinars, workshops, business role-playing, and work with electronic platforms (MOODLE) are aptly used. To make the education process more effective RUDN has launched an educational web portal, research library website, and RUDN official website in six foreign languages, which is a single point of access to more than 40 university web resources on the Internet. Wi-Fi network is available for students’ use from mobile devices in all University buildings.  

Distant forms of education, including massive open online courses (MOOC) are also widely in use. All students have an opportunity to do internships and traineeships at the leading Russian and international companies that are RUDN partners. The employers are actively engaged in designing education and internship programmes. The high level of student mobility is a RUDN distinctive feature. We offer the students an opportunity to enroll on an exchange program (more than 250 partner universities). The high quality of education, foreign languages mastery,  research skills, personal contacts, and extensive professional relationships provide fertile ground to start a career around the world.

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 Network Simulation
  • Research Centre for Applied Probability Analysis
  • Research University Laboratory of Medical Biotechnologies


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Sports and Recreation Centre

  • multi-purpose
  • 3000 seat capacity stadium
  • 2 all-season football pitches
  • sports club in 25+ kinds of sport
  • 15 tennis courts
  • 15+ indoor and outdoor sport halls and grounds

Clinical Diagnistic Center


DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Digital Learning Environment

  • electronic library systems
  • Telecommunication Training and Information System
  • further education portal
  • digital training simulators

Supercomputer

  • 13th in computer performance among CIS supercomputers


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.                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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, Rostec, Roscosmos, Richemont, Miratorg, Brunel, Aeroflot, DHH, Gazprom.


About

RUDN is a classical international university that provides a range of training courses in all areas, including natural science, technical, medical, agricultural and humanitarian fields at 7 faculties and 10 institutes. The university employs 3000 teachers, including 2000 with academic degrees. The RUDN faculty includes both researchers and successful practitioners from various areas.

RUDN offers 117 unique courses for bachelors. Students of all specialties have an opportunity to obtain  the diploma  in translation on one or more of 12 foreign languages being offered. The learning system allows the student to build up individual learning paths.The international students willing to study in Russia are offered the pre-university training  course (running since 1960) of the Russian language and general education disciplines.

RUDN unique methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language have been implemented successfully all over the world. RUDN teachers have been teaching Russian to foreign astronauts since 1978. Apart from traditional formats, different interactive activities, such as video classes, webinars, workshops, business role-playing, and work with electronic platforms (MOODLE) are aptly used. To make the education process more effective RUDN has launched an educational web portal, research library website, and RUDN official website in six foreign languages, which is a single point of access to more than 40 university web resources on the Internet. Wi-Fi network is available for students’ use from mobile devices in all University buildings.  

Distant forms of education, including massive open online courses (MOOC) are also widely in use. All students have an opportunity to do internships and traineeships at the leading Russian and international companies that are RUDN partners. The employers are actively engaged in designing education and internship programmes. The high level of student mobility is a RUDN distinctive feature. We offer the students an opportunity to enroll on an exchange program (more than 250 partner universities). The high quality of education, foreign languages mastery,  research skills, personal contacts, and extensive professional relationships provide fertile ground to start a career around the world.

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 Network Simulation
  • Research Centre for Applied Probability Analysis
  • Research University Laboratory of Medical Biotechnologies


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Sports and Recreation Centre

  • multi-purpose
  • 3000 seat capacity stadium
  • 2 all-season football pitches
  • sports club in 25+ kinds of sport
  • 15 tennis courts
  • 15+ indoor and outdoor sport halls and grounds

Clinical Diagnistic Center


DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Digital Learning Environment

  • electronic library systems
  • Telecommunication Training and Information System
  • further education portal
  • digital training simulators

Supercomputer

  • 13th in computer performance among CIS supercomputers


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.                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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, Rostec, Roscosmos, Richemont, Miratorg, Brunel, Aeroflot, DHH, Gazprom.


Available programs

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 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

Student & Staff

Total students
29,335

48%
52%

International students
10,445

58%
42%

Total faculty staff
4,965

316
4649

Total students
29,335

48%
52%

International students
10,445

58%
42%

Total faculty staff
4,965

4649
316
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Miklukho-Maklaya Str. 6, Moscow, RU,

Miklukho-Maklaya Str. 6 , Moscow , Russia , 117198

English language requirements

RUDN University EN