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Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
(PFUR)
About
The Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, also known as RUDN University and until 1992 and after March 2023, as Patrice Lumumba University in honour of the Congolese politician Patrice Lumumba, is a public research university located in Moscow, Russia. It was established in 1960 by a resolution from the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR to h...
The Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, also known as RUDN University and until 1992 and after March 2023, as Patrice Lumumba University in honour of the Congolese politician Patrice Lumumba, is a public research university located in Moscow, Russia. It was established in 1960 by a resolution from the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR to help nations to assist countries that had recently achieved independence from colonial powers. The university also acted to further Soviet foreign policy goals in nonaligned countries.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 359 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 42 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
- 27,303
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 34%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
31 subjectsUS News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | =76 | 45.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =79 | 45.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 379 | 45.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =424 | 45.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =638 | 45.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 887 | 45.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =993 | 45.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia?
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 359, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =775.
When was Peoples' Friendship University of Russia founded?
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia was founded in 1960.
What are the top subjects at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia?
Top subjects at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia include: Petroleum Engineering, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences.
Where is Peoples' Friendship University of Russia located?
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia is located in Moscow, Russia.