IKBFU Ranked 28th out of 480 Russian Universities

Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University has significantly improved its standing in the Interfax National University Ranking, rising to 28th place among 480 selected universities across Russia.

The ranking is conducted according to six principal criteria: “Education” (20%), “Research” (20%), “Social Environment” (15%), “Collaboration” (15%), “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” (15%), “Brand” (15%).

Throughout the past year, IKBFU has shown significant progress across several key areas:

Brand: 34th place (up from 45th in 2024)
Education: 97th place (up from 120–121)
Innovation: 120—122nd place (up from 130)
Research: 24th place (up from 63rd)
Collaboration: 18th place
Social Environment: 18th place

The university earned 500 points in the overall ranking.

	Yulia Shkurkina, Director of the IKBFU Strategic Communications Department:
	We are encouraged by the fact that the constants of the University’s brand identity — progress, ambition, capacity to evolve, modernity — are seen and noted by both experts and those central to our mission — students, researchers, and industrial partners. The IKBFU brand clearly shows the connection between the university and the region, which is crucial for synergistic development. The region — with its rich history, cultural heritage, and human capital — represents a defining element of our University’s brand. The sustainable development of both the University and the region is closely tied to the strength of their mutual relationship.

Yulia Shkurkina, Director of the IKBFU Strategic Communications Department:

We are encouraged by the fact that the constants of the University’s brand identity — progress, ambition, capacity to evolve, modernity — are seen and noted by both experts and those central to our mission — students, researchers, and industrial partners. The IKBFU brand clearly shows the connection between the university and the region, which is crucial for synergistic development. The region — with its rich history, cultural heritage, and human capital — represents a defining element of our University’s brand. The sustainable development of both the University and the region is closely tied to the strength of their mutual relationship.

Mentioned persons

Yuliia Shkurkina

Head of the PR-office