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The strategic goal of SPbPU is to modernize and develop the Polytechnic University as a competitive global research and education center integrating multidisciplinary scientific research and world-class technologies and being one of the leading universities in the world.

SPbPU is the leader among Russian universities in the University Impact Rankings
SPbPU is the leader among Russian universities in the University Impact Rankings
SPbPU rises in QS World University Rankings among Russian universities
SPbPU rises in QS World University Rankings among Russian universities
SPbPU in the top 5 in ten areas in the RAEX subject ranking
SPbPU in the top 5 in ten areas in the RAEX subject ranking
SPbPU is in the TOP 10 in the country in three subject areas in the Expert rating
SPbPU is in the TOP 10 in the country in three subject areas in the Expert rating
Polytechnic University is represented in 10 subjects of the international QS Subject Rankings
Polytechnic University is represented in 10 subjects of the international QS Subject Rankings
SPbPU is the Premier League of the National Aggregate Ranking
SPbPU is the Premier League of the National Aggregate Ranking
SPbPU entered the TOP-150 of the most powerful global university brands
SPbPU entered the TOP-150 of the most powerful global university brands
SPbPU entered the top 10 “green” universities in Russia
SPbPU entered the top 10 “green” universities in Russia
SPbPU in the international ranking “Three Missions of the University”
SPbPU in the international ranking “Three Missions of the University”
Polytechnic University retained its position among the top three Russian universities in THE WUR international ranking
Polytechnic University retained its position among the top three Russian universities in THE WUR international ranking
SPbPU is the leader among St. Petersburg universities according to hh.ru
SPbPU is the leader among St. Petersburg universities according to hh.ru
SPbPU in the top 5 for education according to Interfax
SPbPU in the top 5 for education according to Interfax
RAEX 2023: SPbPU is in the top 8 of the best universities in Russia
RAEX 2023: SPbPU is in the top 8 of the best universities in Russia
SPbPU is in the top 3 of Russian universities in THE University Impact Rankings
SPbPU is in the top 3 of Russian universities in THE University Impact Rankings
SPbPU is in the top 3 in four areas in the RAEX subject ranking
SPbPU is in the top 3 in four areas in the RAEX subject ranking
SPbPU has risen in the ranking of the Expert Analytical Center
SPbPU has risen in the ranking of the Expert Analytical Center
The Polytechnic became winners of the BRICS-2022 championship
The Polytechnic became winners of the BRICS-2022 championship
Polytechnic University is in the top three most international universities in the country
Polytechnic University is in the top three most international universities in the country
Polytechnic University is second in Russia in engineering and third in physics and economics in THE ranking
Polytechnic University is second in Russia in engineering and third in physics and economics in THE ranking
Polytechnic University is ranked third among the best universities in Russia by TH
Polytechnic University is ranked third among the best universities in Russia by TH

Global Rankings

TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS (THE WUR)

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THE World University Ranking, 2020-2021

THE World University Ranking

  • 351-400 position in the world, 2024
  • 3th position in Russia, 2024
  • 41 THE BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings, 2022

THE World University Ranking by subject: 2019-2020

THE World University Ranking by subject: 2024

  • TOP-250 Engineering
  • TOP-125 Physical Sciences
  • TOP-200 Business and Economics 
  • TOP-400 Computer Science
  • TOP-250 Education
  • TOP-500   Social Sciences
  • TOP-800   Life Sciences

THE University Impact Rankings, 2019-2020

THE University Impact Rankings, 2024


  • 201-300 position in the world (1st in Russia)
  • 83 No poverty
  • 101-200 Zero hunger
  • 601-800 Good health and well-being
  • 401-600 Quality education
  • 201-300 Gender equality
  • 301-400 Clean water and sanitation (1st in Russia)
  • 201-300 Affordable and clean energy
  • 101-200  Decent work and economic growth
  • 86 Industry, innovation, and infrastructure (2nd in Russia)
  • 201-300 Reduced inequalities
  • 101-200 Sustainable cities and communities
  • 201-300 Responsible consumption and production (1st in Russia)
  • 301-400 Climate action
  • 201-300 Life below water
  • 101-200 Life on land (2nd in Russia)
  • 301-400 Peace, justice and strong institutions (2021)
  • 201-300 Partnerships for the goals

QS World University Rankings

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QS World University Rankings, 2022

QS World University Rankings, 2025

  • 559 position in the world (12th in Russia)

QS World University Rankings by subject Area, 2020

QS World University Rankings by subject Area, 2024

Broad Subject Area
  • 249 Engineering & Technology (7th in Russia)
  • 397 Natural Sciences 
Specific Subject
  • 201-250 Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing (4th in Russia) 
  • 201-230 Engineering - Civil & Structural (2023)
  • 301-350 Engineering – Computer Science & Information Systems (11th in Russia)
  • 251-300 Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering (7th in Russia)
  • 351-400 Engineering – Chemical (13th in Russia)
  • 301-350 Natural Sciences - Physics & Astronomy (13th in Russia)
  • 351-400 Natural Sciences - Mathematics(13th in Russia)
  • 301-350 Natural Sciences - Materials Science (8th in Russia)
  • 601-650 Natural Sciences - Chemistry (16th in Russia)
  • 401-450 Social Sciences - Economics & Econometrics (15th in Russia)
  • 451-500 Social Sciences - Business & Management Studies (10th in Russia)

The QS University Rankings: EECA -Eastern Europe and Central Asia,

The QS University Rankings: EECA -Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 2022

  • 46 position in the world

International QS ranking

International QS ranking: Online learning

  • 5 stars

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)


Academic Ranking of World Universities
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2021 World National/Regional Rank
Physics 301-400 5

U.S. NEWS BEST GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES

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U.S. NEWS BEST GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES

SCIMAGO INSTITUTIONS RANKINGS (SIR)

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SCIMAGO INSTITUTIONS RANKINGS
National University Rank 5
Position in the world 584

Russian Rankings