The eighth edition of the global ranking "Three University Missions" has been published. In 2024, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE) was included in the ranking.
In total, the 2024 ranking features 2,000 universities from 112 countries, including 152 participants from Russia.
The Moscow International University Ranking ("Three University Missions" ranking) is a fundamentally new academic ranking that for the first time evaluates all three key missions of a university: education, science, and interaction with society.
The ranking methodology underwent large-scale public discussion involving over 100 universities. The ranking uses only objective criteria based on official data (including universities' public reports) and data from authoritative international information providers. Reputation surveys are completely excluded.
The first draft of the Moscow International University Ranking methodology was formed following extensive public discussion involving over 100 organizations - universities, rectors' councils, expert associations and ranking agencies. The list of ranking criteria was submitted for consideration to the International Expert Council of the ranking, which included 25 authoritative higher education specialists representing the USA, UK, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, Iran, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, Poland and Russia. After the pilot version of the ranking was released in December 2017, consultations with experts continued. The list of universities under consideration has grown annually: in 2021 the shortlist included over 2,000 universities, in 2022 - more than 2,200 universities, in 2023 - more than 2,300 universities, and in 2024 - over 2,500 universities from 165 countries.
The ranking was initiated by the Russian Rectors' Union in accordance with the instructions of Russian President V.V. Putin. The ranking operator is the Association of Ranking Compilers (ARC), whose members include leading ranking and research centers.
The pilot version of the Moscow International University Ranking "Three University Missions" was published in December 2017. Since 2020, the ranking has been published annually in August. The ranking has successfully passed an independent audit by PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, part of the global PwC network.
The Guild of Experts in Professional Education, in collaboration with the National Foundation for Supporting Innovations in Education, has compiled the latest Subject National Aggregated Ranking.
For the second consecutive year, MSUPE leads the Premier League of the Subject National Aggregated Ranking in the broad field of study 37.00.00 Psychological Sciences.
The 2024 Subject National Aggregated Ranking evaluates all Russian universities across broad fields of study and specialties, enabling an accurate comparison of the diverse range of academic programs offered by Russian higher education institutions. Essentially, it comprises 55 rankings based on subject-specific broad fields of study, covering the entire spectrum of educational programs available.
The ranking takes into account national subject rankings, results of entrance examinations, bibliometric database resources, as well as the recognition of educational programs by the academic-professional community and employers.
Additionally, MSUPE has been included in the First League for the broad field of study 44.00.00 Education and Pedagogical Sciences, as well as in the First League for the broad field of study 39.00.00 Sociology and Social Work.
Subject rankings are a precise tool for assessing a university's achievements in specific scientific fields or professional training areas. A position in the Premier League reflects a high level of program implementation and overall education quality.
First League
The Guild of Experts in Professional Education, in collaboration with the National Foundation for Supporting Innovations in Education, has compiled the Subject Global Aggregated Ranking 2025. Russian universities are assessed in two categories: traditionally among countries of the former USSR and within the BRICS+ nations.
The ranking features educational programs from Russian universities that have established themselves at the global level. According to the ranking results, MSUPE has been placed in the First League in the subject area of "Psychological Sciences", as well as in the subject area of "Education Sciences".
The Subject Global Aggregated Ranking 2025 includes 1,250 programs (broad fields of study and specialties) from 107 Russian universities.
First League
The Guild of Experts in Professional Education, in collaboration with the National Foundation for Supporting Innovations in Education, has compiled the Subject Global Aggregated Ranking 2024. Russian universities are assessed in two categories: traditionally among countries of the former USSR and within the BRICS+ nations.
The ranking features educational programs from Russian universities that have gained recognition at the global level. According to the ranking results, MSUPE has been included in the First League in the subject area of "Psychological Sciences."
The Subject Global Aggregated Ranking 2024 comprises 1,173 programs (broad fields of study and specialties) from 100 Russian universities.
Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE) has been ranked among the Top 10% of the world's best universities in the 2024 Global Aggregated Ranking. The ranking features 2,500 leading universities worldwide.
Global rankings demonstrate international comparability among inherently diverse and unequal systems and institutions.
- The Global Aggregated Ranking evaluates rankings comprehensively, providing an objective perspective on a university’s position and role in global educational processes while accounting for the specifics of local education systems.
- The ranking has harmonized a diverse array of rankings and assessed the standing of universities within their regions in the context of global education.
- The fifth edition of the ranking (2024) incorporates 13 of the most authoritative global institutional rankings, along with a consolidated database of accredited programs from European and Asian quality assurance agencies.
The fifth edition of the ranking (2024) incorporates 13 of the most authoritative global institutional rankings, along with a consolidated database of accredited programs from European and Asian quality assurance agencies. A total of 153 Russian universities are included in the Global Aggregated Ranking—9 more than the previous year.
The RAEX agency ("RAEX-Analytics") has compiled the twelfth annual ranking of Russia's best universities, RAEX-100, which is part of the "Three University Missions" ranking family. The ranking was prepared using statistical indicators as well as surveys of over 120,000 respondents: representatives of academic and scientific circles, students and graduates, and employers.
MSUPE entered the Top-100 of Russia's best universities in 2023, ranking 82nd.
The RAEX-100 ranking of Russia's best universities is the only Russian educational ranking that has successfully passed the international audit by the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence. The assessment, which meets world standards, covers parameters such as:
- conditions for quality education;
- level of graduate employability;
- level of university research activity.
The evaluation is formed based on objective statistical data and respondents' answers. In total, the top-100 includes universities from 29 regions of Russia.
MSUPE has been included in the ranking for the second consecutive year. This year, the university has risen several positions, improving its indicators in "level of graduate employability" and "level of university research activity."
RAEX-100 Ranking: Russia's Best Universities
| Year | Position in RAEX-100 Ranking | Conditions for Quality Education | Graduate Employability Level | Research Activity Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 57 | 158 | 90 |
| 2022 | 85 | 52 | 172 | 96 |
The RAEX agency has published subject rankings of Russian universities. In total, 164 universities from 42 regions of Russia were included in the lists of the best (in 2022, 136 educational institutions were included in 29 rankings).
The subject rankings of Russian universities are based on an assessment of three university missions:
- educational,
- scientific,
- social.
The rankings answer the question: which universities provide the best educational and scientific training for students in a specific subject area, taking into account the university's contribution to social development.
Subject Ranking: Psychology
| Year | Position in RAEX Subject Ranking: Psychology | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 57.16 |
| 2023 | 6 | 57.00 |
| 2022 | 5 | 65.26 |
Subject Ranking: Pedagogical Education (Pedagogy)
| Year | Position in RAEX Subject Ranking: Pedagogical Education | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 63.56 |
| 2023 | 9 | 67.72 |
| 2022 | 13 | 65.53 |
The National University Ranking by Interfax (NRU) is a project by the international information group Interfax, published since 2010 with the aim of finding adequate assessment criteria for modern universities that meet world-class standards, and developing communication channels between the academic community and mass audiences. Based on the analysis of available materials about institutions in the science and higher education system, the NRU2023 included 368 universities.
Objectives of the Annual "National University Ranking" Study
The study conducted by the Interfax Information Group aims to:
- Assess the performance of modern Russian universities that meet world-class standards;
- Develop communication channels between the country's academic community, mass audiences, and businesses;
- Explore new methods and technologies for evaluating institutions in education, research and development, innovation, and socio-humanitarian development.
Universities are evaluated in six categories: Education, Research, Social Environment, International and Interregional Cooperation, Innovation, and University Brand. Based on each category, six separate rankings are published.
Data sources include publicly available materials about university activities collected by Interfax experts, questionnaire data, monitoring data from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and analysis results obtained through the Comprehensive News Analysis System (SCAN-Interfax).
Interfax National University Ranking Results
| Year | Position / Total Positions | Education | Research | Socialization | Cooperation | Brand | Innovation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 204-205 / 370 | 282-283 | 131-133 | 339-341 | 147-149 | 102-103 | 267-270 |
| 2023 | 171-173 / 368 | 263 | 173 | 165-167 | 89-92 | 86-88 | 322-326 |
| 2022 | 183-187 / 358 | 247-248 | 145 | 111-113 | 247 | 110-116 | 306-312 |
| 2021 | 201-207 / 341 | 262-264 | 84-86 | 319 | 203-204 | 82-88 | 287-293 |
| 2020 | 279-281 / 337 | 293-296 | 174 | 322-323 | 292-297 | 98-100 | 314-321 |
| 2019 | 294-297 / 327 | 285-286 | 185-186 | 318 | 274-275 | 69-71 | 323-326 |
Annually, analysts from the HeadHunter service evaluate Moscow universities and individual faculties to determine which ones produce the most in-demand and successful specialists in the labor market.
The HeadHunter ranking of graduate employment success identifies faculties and universities in Moscow whose graduates receive more interview invitations, are offered higher salaries, and more frequently seek jobs in their field compared to competitors.
Until 2022, the ranking included 9 professional fields. In the 2022-2023 ranking, 3 new fields were added, including "Psychology". The ranking now covers 12 professional fields:
- Information Technology
- Jurisprudence
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Medicine
- Marketing Communications
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Journalism
- Construction and Architecture
- Psychology
- Translation Studies
- Engineering
Three key indicators were considered:
- Graduate employability
- Average salary of young specialists
- Proportion of graduates' resumes posted in their field of study
HeadHunter Graduate Employment Success Ranking - Best Moscow Faculties and Universities in "Human Resource Management"
| Faculty/Program | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE. Program "Human Resource Management" | 4th place | ||||||
| Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE. Program "Human Resource Management" | 11th place | ||||||
| Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE. Program "Human Resource Management" | Not ranked | ||||||
| Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE. Program "Human Resource Management" | 1st place | ||||||
| Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE. Program "Human Resource Management" | 4th place | ||||||
| Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE. Program "Human Resource Management" | 2nd place | ||||||
| Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE. Program "Human Resource Management" | 7th place |
HeadHunter Ranking of Most In-Demand Graduates - Best Moscow Faculties and Universities in "Psychology" (hh.ru version)
| Year | Faculty | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Faculty of "Social Psychology" MSUPE | 6th place |
| Faculty of "Psychology of Education" MSUPE | 7th place |
Ranked 6th in the "2024 Integrated Communication Effectiveness Ranking" among all pedagogical universities in Russia, as well as the absolute leader in the "Presence in Popular Science Media" category among Russian pedagogical universities.
47th place among all 614 universities participating in the ranking and 28th place among 123 Moscow universities.
The ranking was conducted by the "Social Navigator" project of the international media group "Russia Today" and the social media and media analysis system Brand Analytics.
The portal "Tabiturient.ru" has published its annual university ranking based on student feedback.
This ranking aims to identify both strengths and pain points in Russian higher education while tracking trends in student satisfaction with their institutions. The ranking is compiled from user reviews on the portal and applies exclusively to bachelor's and specialist degree programs. Students from 560 Russian universities participated by submitting reviews and survey responses.
Tabiturient.ru has recognized our university as a contender for the "Green Label" certification – awarded to providers of quality educational services based on student reviews from 2018-2023. The portal additionally recommends our institution to prospective applicants.