National Research Tomsk State University
(TSU)
About
The National Research Tomsk State University, TSU is a public research university located in Tomsk, Russia. The university, which opened in 1888, was the first university in the Asian part of Russia and, in practice, the first Russian university East of the Volga.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 499 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 42 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,985
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 37%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Physics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Earth Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-240 | - | 2022 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-320 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Sciences | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | 173 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Physics | =215 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 336 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =513 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =520 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =567 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =591 | 43.1 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Education | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |