Rankings
The strategic goal of SPbPU taking part in 5-100-2020 Program 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 entered the top 50 universities of the international ranking THE EE

Polytechnic University is in the Top-3 in economics and business and Top-4 in education in THE international ranking

Polytechnic University is in the top 3 of the best universities of Russia in THE ranking!

The openness of Polytechnic University is a guarantee of its high rankings

Polytechnic University is the top 100 of Natural Science rating RUR

Polytechnic University in QS Top 400 World Universities

Polytechnic University is in the top ten of Russian universities: confirming the quality of education on the eve of the admission campaign

Polytechnic University is one of the three best Russian universities according to The SCImago Institutions Ranking 2021

SPbPU soared into the top 50 universities in emerging economies

New Victories of SPbPU in QS subject rankings

Polytechnic University is in the top 10 of Russian universities in the humanities in the RUR ranking

SPbPU leads among Russian universities in the RAEX-2020 subject coverage ranking

SPbPU is in the top 50 of the international QS EECA ranking

Polytechnic University Online: 5 stars in international QS ranking

THE Subject Ranking: Polytechnic University is in the TOP-150 in Engineering and Physical Sciences among the Best Universities in the World

Polytechnic University in the top 100 in physics by the U.S. News Best Global Universities subject ranking

New successes of Polytechnic University in the global QS WUR 2021 ranking

Polytechnic University is in the TOP-8 of the best universities in Russia RAEX rating

Polytechnic University in two ARWU 2020 subject rankings

Polytechnic University ranks in the “diamond” league of Russian universities in the global ranking RUR for the third year in a row
Global Rankings
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS (THE WUR)

THE World University Ranking, 2022
- 301-350 position in the world
- 43 THE Best universities in Europe
- 3th position in Russia
- 42 THE Emerging Economies University Rankings

THE World University Ranking by subject: 2022
- TOP-250 Engineering Sciences
- TOP-125 Physical Sciences
- TOP-200 Computer Science
- TOP-175 Education
- TOP-250 Business and Economics
- TOP-500 Life Sciences

THE University Impact Rankings, 2022
- TOP-300 position in the world
- 101-200 No poverty
- 96 Zero hunger
- 401-600 Good health and well-being
- 401-600 Quality education
- 201-300 Gender equality
- 201-300 Clean water and sanitation
- 101-200 Affordable and clean energy
- 88 Decent work and economic growth
- 101-200 position Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
- 201-300 position Reduced inequalities
- 201-300 Sustainable cities and communities
- 101-200 Responsible consumption and production
- 45 Climate action
- 201-300 Life below water
- 201-300 Life on land
- 301-400 Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 301-400 position Partnerships for the goals
QS World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings, 2022
- 393 position in the world

QS World University Rankings by subject Area, 2021
Broad Subject Area- 180 Engineering & Technology (4th in Russia)
- 265 Natural Sciences
- 151-200 Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing (3rd in Russia)
- 251-300 Physics & Astronomy
- 251-300 Computer Science & Information Systems
- 251-300 Engineering - Electrical & Electronic (6th in Russia)
- 301-350 Materials Science
- 301-350 Economics & Econometrics
- 351-400 Engineering – Chemical
- 351-400 Mathematics
- 351-400 Materials Science
- 451-500 Business & Management Studies

The QS University Rankings: EECA -Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 2019-2020
- 45 position in the world

QS World University Rankings, 2021
- 56 position in the world

International QS ranking: Online learning
- 5 stars
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2021 | World | National/Regional Rank |
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Physics | 301-400 | 5 |
U.S. NEWS BEST GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES

Best Global Universities in Russia | #6 |
Best Global Universities in Europe | #218 |
Best Global Universities | #523 |
Subject Rankings | |
Physics | #117 |
Physics global research reputation Physics regional research reputation (Eastern Europe) Physics international collaboration - relative to country Physics number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited |
#113 #26 #95 #155
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Engineering | |
Engineering global research reputation Engineering regional research reputation (Eastern Europe) Engineering conferences Engineering international collaboration - relative to country |
#215 #36 #164 #53 |
Materials Science | |
Materials Science global research reputation Materials Science regional research reputation (Eastern Europe) Materials Science international collaboration - relative to country |
#145 #9 #266 |
Chemistry | |
Chemistry global research reputation Chemistry regional research reputation (Eastern Europe) Chemistry international collaboration - relative to country Chemistry percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1% most cited |
#193 #25 #62 #324 |
SCIMAGO INSTITUTIONS RANKINGS (SIR)

National University Rank | 3 |
Position in the world | 584 |
Russian Rankings
World Rank | Country Rank | |
---|---|---|
RUR Reputation World University Ranking | 244 | |
RUR Russian University Ranking - among 95 Russian participants (Diamond League) | 10 | |
RUR World University Ranking (Bronze League) | 384 | 10 |
Teaching Ranking | 224 | 15 |
Research Ranking | 546 | 10 |
International Diversity Ranking | 179 | 3 |
Financial Sustainability Ranking | 498 | 14 |
Subject Rankings | ||
RUR Natural Sciences – Diamond League | 98 | 4 |
RUR Technical Sciences – Silver League | 252 | 7 |
RUR Humanities – Bronze League | 302 | 9 |
RUR Life Sciences – Bronze League | 350 | 19 |
RUR Social Sciences – Copper League |
496 | 21 |

Ranking
The winner of the nomination «Development of New formats of Education» - 2021
Best Russian universities RAEX (2021) | 9 |
Quality education | 12 |
Graduates employment | 12 |
Research | 8 |
Subject Rankings | |
Physics and astronomy | Top-6 |
Engineering and robotics | Top-5 |
Engineering and technology | Top-7 |
Construction and architecture | Top-4 |
Information technology | Top-9 |
Mathematics | Top-11 |
Economics and management | Top-11 |
Humanities | Top-8 |
Webometrics: Country University Ranking | 7 |
Webometrics: BRICS University Ranking | 84 |
General Ranking | 10 position |
National University Ranking | 13 |
Education | 3 |
Brand | 11 |
Research | 11 |
Socialization | 26 |
Internationalization | 12 |
Innovations | 17 |
Chemistry | 17-20 |
Computer Science | 10-12 |
Economics, Econometrics and Finance | 20 |
Energy | 20 |
Engineering | 12-13 |
Materials Science | 14 |
Mathematics | 16-17 |
Physics and Astronomy | 6-7 |
Artificial Intelligence | 8 |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 13 |
Chemical Engineering |
17 |
Metals and Alloys |
12-14 |
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment |
24-25 |
Business, Management and Accounting |
16-17 |
Life Science |
12 |
Social Sciences |
22-25 |
Arts and Humanities |
35 |