MEPhI empowers the world’s best nuclear technology experts and talented students to produce secure and stable energy, excel in creating applied sciences, boost human capital and economic output in various fields, support industry and business, and be innovative and creative – as much as they want and can.
History
By the 1960’s, MEPhI became the leading higher education institution in Russia, providing education and training for peaceful nuclear energy. Over the course of its history, six Nobel Prize winners have worked at MEPhI, including: N.G. Basov, a MEPhI graduate, A.D. Sakharov, N.N. Semenov, I.E. Tamm, I.M. Frank, and P.A. Cherenkov.
Education
The MEPhI provides over 100 educational programmes in more than 25 areas of Bachelor, Magister and Specialist training. Over 75% of the university professors hold a doctorate or a candidate degree.
National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI” implements postgraduate professional education curricula (PhD and postdoctoral level), carries out fundamental and applied scientific research in high-priority fields of science and technologies.
Research
Strategic Academic Units become the main structure element of the University combining the educational system, scientific and innovative activities, including:
Focusing on the breakthrough areas where the University remains a recognized leader and it possess unique competencies and competitive excellence ;
Active diversification and development of research in the related and interdisciplinary fields that complement MEPhI’s traditional research agenda to meet global challenges;
Further integration into the global educational community: development of new joint international educational programs with new partners from different regions, strengthening interaction on the existing programs
National Research Nuclear University MEPhIKey Statistics & Highlights
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National Research Nuclear University MEPhIRankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 4.7%Russia
Top 6.7%Worldwide
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QS World University Rankings
626
By TopUniversities
Dropped 35 places compared to 2026
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
497
591
626
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Best Global Universities Rankings
770
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 103 places compared to 2026
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
590
667
770
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
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3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
501
601
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MEPhI Student Office includes a co-working space with a meeting area and a one-stop service that will gradually provide all physical copies of digital documents as needed.
Housing services
All international students and federal budget-subsidized students are entitled to a place at one of MEPhI dormitories. Currently the university has 7 dormitory buildings.
Library services
The center of Informational and Library Support of the teaching and research activities of MEPhI is one of the largest university library centers in Russia with modern technical equipment and well-organized services, including:
a unique collection of books on the natural sciences and other fields of knowledge (1 million copies.)
a collection of rare and valuable books
Sports facilities
The Department of Physical Education carries out educational, training, health-improving, educational and sports work with university students.
The Department Head is Vyacheslav Starshinov – two-time Olympic champion, nine-time World champion, eight-time European champion, honored master of sports, candidate of pedagogical sciences, professor, academician of the International Academy of Creativity.
Student clubs
Student Research Society is an association aimed at creating a single platform for horizontal communication between students, teachers, researchers and the university administration. The Student Research Society brings together students who are passionate about innovations and modern research trends and who are willing to sharing research ideas with everyone.
The Student Research Society includes associations EcoMEPhI (ecological student community for those who are not indifferent to MEPhI activities in the direction of sustainable development) and Club for Intellectual Game “What? Where? When?” (a popular intellectual game in which a team of experts brainstorms the answers to questions within a minute).
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National Research Nuclear University MEPhIStudent Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 100 reviews
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How Students Rated This University
Overall Satisfaction4.3
Student Teacher Interaction4.3
Student Diversity4.5
Admission Process4.4
Quality of Student Life4.6
5/5
One of the best in Russia
The main advantage of my university is the wide range of activities and courses available, so a student can get valuable experience in almost every field they want, from linguistics or astronomy to the biology of cancer. MEPhI has many partners in Russia and abroad, so it provides effective cooperation in terms of exchange of knowledge.
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Studied fromSep 2021 - Jun 2025
Posted onApr 2025
5/5
leading Russian university in physics, mathematics
Ranking 4/612
Established in 1942, National Research Nuclear University MEPI is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, National Research Nuclear University MEPI (MEPhI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Russian higher education institution. National Research Nuclear University MEPI (MEPhI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 80 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MEPhI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs.
Posted byProvided by ESN
Studied fromSep 2022 - Sep 2024
Posted onApr 2025
5/5
leading Russian university in physics, mathematics
Ranking 4/612
Established in 1942, National Research Nuclear University MEPI is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, National Research Nuclear University MEPI (MEPhI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Russian higher education institution. National Research Nuclear University MEPI (MEPhI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 80 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MEPhI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs.
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