Top 10 Universities in Emerging Europe and Central Asia 2020

Location: Poland

Dropping one place this year is the University of Warsaw in seventh place. The largest university in Poland, with around 48,500 students, it places joint 349^th in the 2020 world university rankings. The university earns a perfect score in the web impact indicator, as well as a near perfect score for the international research network, academic reputation and employer reputation indicators, ranking ninth, third and seventh respectively.

The university also offers a broad range of courses, in 37 languages – as well as having 26 programs available in English.

Location: Poland

One of Poland’s best institutions for higher education, Jagiellonian University, ranks sixth in the EECA rankings, rising one place this year and narrowly missing out on the top five.

Established in 1364 as the University of Kraków, Jagiellonian University is one of the oldest universities in the world.

The university earns its best scores for international research network (12^th) and its academic reputation (achieving an impressive second place). Courses are offered in a variety of different languages, and the university collaborates with academic institutions all around the world, attracting many international students.

Location: Czech Republic

Dropping two places this year, Charles University places fifth in the EECA rankings and joint 291^st in the world. Despite this fall, the university remains the highest ranked university in the Czech Republic.

Charles University is the oldest university in Central Europe, as well as the largest institution in the Czech Republic, with over 49,000 students (with 7,000 of these being international).

It is unsurprising then that Charles University earns a near-perfect score in the international students indicator, ranking eighth.

Location: Estonia

Up one place this year is the University of Tartu, stealing fourth place in the EECA rankings and coming in at 301^st in the world rankings. The University of Tartu is the oldest, largest and highest placing university in Estonia – having been founded in 1632 by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.

Although the official language of the university is Estonian, 23 courses are taught in English (although these are mainly at master’s level).

The university has a strong international outlook; attracting international students from over 88 countries. Consequently, it gains its highest rank in the international research network indicator, placing seventh.

Location: Russia

Moving into the top three now we have Novosibirsk State University in third, placing 231^st in the world rankings this year (the second highest-ranked university in Russia).

Known for its strong reputation, particularly in the sciences, the university places seventh in the academic reputation indicator. The university offers 17 English taught programs available for international students, as well as 28 research internship opportunities.

Location: Russia

Up two places this year to rank second in the EECA Rankings is Saint Petersburg State University (SPbSU). The university was founded in 1724 by Peter the Great and is the oldest university in Russia.

SPbSU is famous for producing several notable alumni. Including the current president of Russia, Vladimir Putin as well as several Nobel Prize winners. SPbSU also collaborates with 230 higher education institutions, giving it excellent international connections around the world.

Location: Russia

As well as topping the EECA Rankings, Lomonosov Moscow State University achieves first place for three indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation and web.

The university was founded in 1755 and counts 13 Nobel Prize winners among its alumni, along with many other successful mathematicians, writers, politicians and physicists.

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