Novosibirsk State University
🇷🇺 Russia
/
Novosibirsk Oblast
/
Novosibirsk
Est. 1959
About
Novosibirsk State University (NSU) is a public research university located in Novosibirsk, Russia. The university was founded in 1958, on the principles of integration of education and science, early involvement of students with research activities and the engagement of leading scientists in its teaching programmes.
Ranked Top 461 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 45 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
=461
740
33.9
2026
THE
1001–1200
200
32.1
2026
ARWU
901-1000
100
2025
US News
=869
132
43.2
2026
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Key Facts
7,300
Students
6.6 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
23%
Int'l Students
57 : 43
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
51-100
Archaeology
76-100
Mining & Mineral Engineering
=88
Physics
101-150
Art & Design
101-150
Petroleum Engineering
151-200
Mathematics
201-300
Instruments Science & Technology
201-250
Linguistics
201-250
Physics & Astronomy
216
Optics
=278
Engineering & Technology
286
Natural Sciences
=290
Mathematics
301-400
Physics
301-400
Mechanical Engineering
Subject Rankings
QS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =278 | 65.6 | 2024 |
| Natural Sciences | 286 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 301-340 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 351-400 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Sciences | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2024 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Physics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Earth Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | =88 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Optics | 216 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =290 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =372 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =445 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =718 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,110 | 43.2 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 19.6 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |