SPbPU Secures Position Among Top 8 Engineering Universities in Russia by RAEX Ranking

RAEX published the results of two specialized rankings, where SPbPU ranked eighth in engineering and technology and eleventh in natural sciences and mathematics, up one position compared to last year. In total, the lists included 78 universities representing all federal districts of Russia.

The rankings measure the competitiveness of universities within two groups of specialties. The natural-mathematical field includes such areas as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and fundamental earth sciences. The engineering and technical field covers a wide range of engineering fields: energy, construction, informatics and computer science, aeronautics, robotics, and light industry. The distribution of places in the rankings was influenced by three factors — demand for graduates in the labor market, quality of education and scientific results.

Commenting on this ranking, Rector of SPbPU Andrei Rudskoi emphasized that Polytechnic University has always been known for the high quality of engineering development and education, and will continue to build up competencies in these areas to meet modern challenges.

Polytechnic University actively cooperates with leading companies and organizations in the field of engineering and technology, which allows our students to gain practical experience and undergo internships in real projects. This helps students to develop relevant skills and prepare for a successful career after graduation, said Andrei Rudskoi.

Distribution of places in the rankings was influenced by three factors — demand for graduates in the labor market, quality of education and scientific results.

Thanks to the Priority-2030 program, we are developing the scientific base and infrastructure to provide all the necessary resources for scientists to conduct advanced research. For example, this year, scientists of Polytechnic University made important discoveries in the field of biotechnology. They developed a way to restore full nerve function after nerve damage, implemented a diagnostic platform based on CRISPR-Cas technologies to detect infectious diseases, and created a web service to improve the resolution of microscopic images. All these results are reflected in the current ranking, comments Maria Vrublevskaya, Acting Vice Rector for Advanced Projects.