HSE University Tops Forbes Employer Reputation Ranking Once Again
Forbes Education has published its ranking of the top 20 Russian universities with the strongest reputations among employers. As in recent years, HSE University secured first place with a reputation index of 98 points. In addition, 67.2% of employers stated that they trust the quality of education provided by HSE University, an increase of three percentage points compared with last year.
Each year, Forbes publishes rankings of Russian universities based on employer opinions and an analysis of developments in the higher education sector. The reputation index is calculated using a survey of companies included in the Forbes list of the country’s best employers. The study involved organisations from various regions of Russia and 43 sectors of the economy. The sample included companies offering competitive salaries, a comfortable working environment, transparent business processes, and adherence to ESG principles.
Survey participants identified universities whose graduates demonstrate a high level of professional training and enjoy stronger employment prospects. Respondents also highlighted leading institutions across major fields of study, including economics, engineering and technology, natural sciences, humanities, creative industries, marketing, and public relations. The final index was based on a combination of the overall reputation score (70%) and the field-specific score (30%).
As in the previous year, the top three also included Lomonosov Moscow State University (63.6%) and Bauman Moscow State Technical University (58.5%).
Overall, the top 20 universities most highly valued by employers represent seven Russian cities: Moscow (11 institutions), St Petersburg (4 institutions), and one university each from Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Tomsk, and Vladivostok.
The annual Forbes Employer Reputation Ranking is available here (in Russian).
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