Kazan Federal University
(KFU)
About
One of the oldest universities in Russia, Kazan Federal University (KFU) offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs taught in English. Find out more here.
KFU is ranked among the top 400 universities in the world, in the QS World University Rankings® 2019-2020. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, it’s in the global top 200 for linguistics, top 300 for modern languages,...
One of the oldest universities in Russia, Kazan Federal University (KFU) offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs taught in English. Find out more here.
KFU is ranked among the top 400 universities in the world, in the QS World University Rankings® 2019-2020. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, it’s in the global top 200 for linguistics, top 300 for modern languages, education and the top 400 for mathematics. KFU has also been rated four stars overall in the QS Stars evaluation system.
Famous alumni of the university include the acclaimed novelist Leo Tolstoy, the revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, the chemist Alexander Butlerov (whose name was given to a crater on the moon), and many more…
Over 9,000 international students from around 80 countries are enrolled on academic programs at Kazan Federal University. The university’s international outlook is also reflected in both research and exchange opportunities – KFU students and faculty members participate in bilateral research and exchange programs with 290 partner institutions in 64 countries.
KFU’s student dormitory, the Universiade Village, caters to 8,000 students and features sports grounds, a health clinic, security team and various other facilities.
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Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 450 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 33 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,575
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 33%
- Female : Male
- 66 : 34
- Staff
- 2,300
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =86 | 70.6 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| History | 201-230 | - | 2024 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =380 | 63.9 | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | =389 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2025 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences | =389 | 38.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =505 | 38.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =663 | 38.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =706 | 38.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =728 | 38.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =728 | 38.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =839 | 38.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kazan Federal University?
Kazan Federal University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =450, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,105.
When was Kazan Federal University founded?
Kazan Federal University was founded in 1804.
What are the top subjects at Kazan Federal University?
Top subjects at Kazan Federal University include: Petroleum Engineering, Education & Training, Linguistics, History, English Language & Literature.
Where is Kazan Federal University located?
Kazan Federal University is located in Kazan’, Russia.