Rankings & Achievements

National Recognition

Leader in Southern Russia: DSTU holds the status of a core university in the Rostov Region, solidifying its position as the premier higher education and research hub in Southern Russia.
High National Standing: The university is ranked 2nd in the Southern Federal District and holds a strong position within the top 60 universities in the comprehensive National University Rankings.
Publication activity growth in several key research areas: The university's improved positions are attributed to the implementation of large-scale projects in promising scientific fields, aimed at addressing regional and national challenges and strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty

Interfax 2025

overall 51-52

in Southern Federal District 2nd

RAEX 2025

overall #64

Agriculture #4

Veterinary Science & Zootechnics #7

Construction #11

Aviation & Rocket-Space Technology #12

AC Expert

Materials Sciences #28

Artificial Intelligence #38

Engineering #39-40

Computer Science #45-46

International Presence & Growth

DSTU is actively expanding its global footprint and gaining international recognition.

Rising Global Profile: DSTU is featured in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The university has demonstrated significant progress, rising to 23rd place among Russian universities in the 2025 ranking.

International Outlook: The university is ranked 49th in Russia for "Internationalisation", reflecting its growing network of global partnerships and a welcoming environment for international students and scholars.

Global Recognition in Comprehensive Excellence: DSTU has been ranked in the 1501-1750 group globally in the 2025 Moscow International University Ranking (MosIUR), a prestigious evaluation that assesses institutions across all three core missions: Education, Science, and Interaction with Society. This placement underscores the university's dedication to holistic development and its growing stature in the international academic community.

Global: 1501+

National: 23rd

Teaching (national) #56

Research Quality (national) #28

International Outlook (national) #49

Global: 1401+

Global: 1501-1750

Strategic Achievements & Flagship Status

Our most significant accomplishments are tied to strategic government initiatives that validate our development trajectory.

"Priority 2030" Winner: DSTU was selected among 106 leading Russian universities to participate in the largest government program "Priority 2030". This program is designed to enhance Russia's competitiveness in education, science, and technology. Within this framework, DSTU is implementing groundbreaking strategic projects:

"DonTech": Developing intelligent systems and breakthrough technologies for the new agro-industrial complex.
"One Health": Focusing on integrated approaches to health preservation, combining human, animal, and environmental well-being.

Advanced Engineering School: In partnership with the industrial giant Rostselmash, DSTU has established an Advanced Engineering School. This unique project is focused on training elite engineering teams capable of solving complex technological challenges for industry.