This year “International group RAEX” estimated Russian universities taking into account their priority areas: “Mathematics and Natural Sciences”, “Information Technologies”, “Engineering Sciences”, “Social Sciences and Humanities”. From 2012 till 2015 “RAEX” experts had conducted a variety of surveys that involved more than 34 000 respondent. Among those who were questioned there were students, graduates, researchers and heads of leading companies. Respondents shared their opinion about quality of education, high-demand occupations and Russian research activities.
According to “International group RAEX” Russian universities become more and more effective. Thus in spite of strong opponents ITMO University saved its position and placed 17th at Top-50 Russian universities specializing in Engineering and Natural Sciences and entered Top-5 Russian IT oriented Universities.
“ITMO University attracts promising young researchers and helps them to become successful international experts. A lot of gifted school leavers, who have highest Unified State Exam results and won academic competitions enter ITMO University every year,” said Marianna Chistyakova, head of Strategic Development Department.
“International group RAEX” also estimated alumnus of what universities are the most popular with employers. Thus according to this criterion ITMO University rose by 30 positions comparing with RAEX Ranking 2014.
Svetlana Dyakova
News portal editorial office