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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT)

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The Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology is one of the leading Russian universities in the areas of physics and technology. The university holds a reputable position in the country and abroad for qualified graduate training. 

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #351 Ranking
  • 2 Courses
  • Public Institution Type

History

MIPT was set up on September 17, 1951 by Resolution №3517-1635 of the Soviet Cabinet of Ministers on the basis of the Department of Physics and Technology at the Lomonosov Moscow State University. The department started working on November 25, 1946 

Education

  • Undergraduate programs
  • Graduate programs
  • Doctoral programs
  • Pre-university courses
  • Online programs
  • Internships and student exchange

Research

  • Fundamental Interactions & Structure of Matter
  • Telecommunications & Microprocessor Technology
  • Aerospace Physics & Technology
  • Quantum & Electronics Technologies
  • Applied Mathematics & Computing Sciences
  • Physics for Life Sciences

Housing services

  • The dormitories are located within a minute walk from all the MIPT facilities and academic buildings.  There are two main choices of accommodation for international students. The first type where the rooms are grouped into flats which is fully equipped with all the necessities. All the rooms have private bathrooms, kitchen. The second type is the block system with shared toilet and shower and kitchen in the floor. All types of the dormitories have high speed internet access.
  • 14 dormitories

ICT services

Each dorm room has internet access via both Wi-Fi and a wired connection.

Medical services

Policlinic №2 (MIPT) was established in March 1967 to provide health care for students, post graduate students, institute staff and their families. Policlinic provides medical care within the framework of “Moscow regional program of state guarantees of provision of free medical care to the citizens of Russian Federation” (thereafter the “program”), and in accordance with the existing license.

Campus life

  • 13 student dormitories
  • 1 health clinic
  • 1 Phystech stadium
  • 1 swimming pool
  • 3 sport centers

Sports facilities

  • Sport center #1
  • Sport center #2
  • Swimming pool
  • Phystech stadium

Student clubs

  • What?Where?When? - club
  • KVN - Phystech team
  • MIPT Eastern Dance Studio "Jayanti"
  • Mountain tourism
  • Darts
  • Athletics
  • Skiing and biathlon
  • Multisport racing
  • Sambo wrestling
  • Rock climbing
  • Ballroom dancing
  • Sport tourism
  • Tennis
  • Chess
  • MIPT Volunteer
  • Caving club

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) Overview

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 5.1% Russia
Top 2.4% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

351

By Times Higher Education

Dropped 100 places compared to 2025

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
201 251 351

QS World University Rankings

477

By TopUniversities

Dropped 21 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
415 456 477

Academic Ranking of World Universities

601

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Dropped 100 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
501 501 601

Best Global Universities Rankings

608

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 107 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
475 501 608

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Russia Country
Moscow City

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) Student Reviews & Awards

4.1

Based on 14 reviews

  • 5 Star
    5 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    7 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    1 Review
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review
5/5

A Positive and Enriching University Experience

My overall experience at the university has been very good and valuable for my personal and academic growth. One of the things I really liked was the supportive learning environment. The teachers were helpful and explained topics in a clear and simple way, which made it easier to understand even difficult concepts. I also appreciated the practical approach in some courses, as it helped me connect theory with real-world situations. Another positive aspect was the friendly campus atmosphere. It allowed me to interact with different people, improve my communication skills, and become more confident. The university also provided useful resources like libraries and online materials, which supported my studies. However, there are a few areas that can be improved. Some courses could include more practical work and updated content to match current industry trends. In addition, better organization in scheduling and communication would make the experience smoother for students. Overall, I would summarise my study experience as a journey of learning, growth, and self-improvement. It has helped me build knowledge, skills, and confidence for my future career.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2023 - Jul 2027
Posted on Mar 2026
4/5

Life at MIPT

It was a pleasent experience in total. The program needs to focus more on programming than on math.

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Oct 2020 - Jun 2024
Posted on Apr 2025
4/5

MIPT Prepatery Course Review

Life is Good at University but too much issue for the New person who did not know about Russian Language. Also international Sanctions mean you cannot receive or send money to any country. Food is little bit expensive now but overall a good experience

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2023 - Nov 2024
Posted on Nov 2023
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