The reputable business magazine Forbes presented its list of the 20 Russian universities with the best reputation among companies as employers.
The Financial University reaffirmed its status as one of the leading institutions in Russian education and science, ranking 6th among the country's universities (an increase of 1 position compared to last year), recognized for having the best reputation with the business community.
The ranking was based on a survey of the largest employers in Russia across 43 economic sectors. Respondents identified universities whose graduates, in their opinion, are best prepared and have an advantage when seeking employment.
The survey included companies participating in Forbes' Top 200 Employers list from various regions of Russia, known for good pay, comfortable working conditions, transparent corporate processes, and commitment to ESG principles.
Leading universities were evaluated across key areas: economics, engineering and technical fields, natural sciences, humanities, creative industries, marketing, and PR. The final score was calculated as a sum of the overall reputation score (70%) and industry-specific assessment (30%).
Read more about the Forbes 2026 ranking of the best Russian universities.
