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Lomonosov Moscow State University
(MSU)
About
Moscow State University (MSU), officially M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, is a public research university in Moscow, Russia. The university includes 15 research institutes, 43 faculties, more than 300 departments, and six branches. Alumni of the university include past leaders of the Soviet Union and other governments. As of 2019, 13 Nobel laureates, 6 Fields Medal winners, and 1 Turing A...
Moscow State University (MSU), officially M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, is a public research university in Moscow, Russia. The university includes 15 research institutes, 43 faculties, more than 300 departments, and six branches. Alumni of the university include past leaders of the Soviet Union and other governments. As of 2019, 13 Nobel laureates, 6 Fields Medal winners, and 1 Turing Award winner were affiliated with the university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 77 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 31,603
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 38%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
47 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 45 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 75 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =80 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =90 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 54 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =55 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =94 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Optics | 121 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =138 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =145 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =194 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 200 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =206 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 235 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =237 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =285 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =307 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =413 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =417 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =474 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =491 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =821 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =829 | 51.8 | 2026 |
ARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Lomonosov Moscow State University?
Lomonosov Moscow State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =115, THE Rank 133, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank =521.
When was Lomonosov Moscow State University founded?
Lomonosov Moscow State University was founded in 1755.
What are the top subjects at Lomonosov Moscow State University?
Top subjects at Lomonosov Moscow State University include: Petroleum Engineering, Modern Languages, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Linguistics, Arts & Humanities.
Where is Lomonosov Moscow State University located?
Lomonosov Moscow State University is located in Moscow, Russia.