National University of Science and Technology MISiS
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Национальный исследовательский технологический университет "МИСиС" | |
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| Established | 1918 |
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| Rector | Alevtina Chernikova[1] |
| Location | Moscow , Russia |
| Website | http://en.misis.ru |
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The National University of Science and Technology "MISiS" (formerly known as the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys State Technological University [ Russian: Национальный исследовательский технологический университет "МИСиС" ]) is a technical university In Russia, the first to gain the status of the "National University of Science and Technology". As of 2018, NUST MISIS comprises nine colleges and five branches – four in Russia and one abroad.
About NUST MISIS
NUST MISIS is Russia's leading university in the fields of materials science, metallurgy and mining. In 2016 andf 2017, NUST MISIS (with an average Unified State Exam, official state exam of school students after graduation, score of 82.7) took the 4th position among Russia`s best technical universities according to the National Admission Quality Monitoring.[2]
In 2013, NUST MISIS became a winner of the Competitiveness Enhancement Program of Leading Russian Universities among Global Research and Education Centers (Project 5–100), and it is among the leading universities participating in the program.
More than 30 modern research labs and 3 world-class engineering centers work at NUST MISIS. Today, the University is one of Russia`s key research centers in the field of Quantum Physics. NUST MISIS has become a winner in the Russian Venture Company contest for setting-up of the National Center of Technological Initiative for Quantum Communication Technology based on end-to-end principle.
NUST MISIS successfully implements joint projects with leading domestic and international high-tech companies. Russia`s first Center for Blockchain Competencies, which allows both parties to create a "real factory of innovative projects" for leading domestic enterprises, was launched together with Vnesheconombank based on NUST MISIS Commune House.
NUST MISIS is a current participant of four large-scale MegaScience projects: LHCb, SHiP, Horizon 2020, and MoEDAL. NUST MISIS is also the only Russian university that has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
In 2018, NUST MISIS ranked 476th [3] in the QS World University Rankings and is in the group of 601+[4] in the THE World University Rankings. The University is a participant of the THE, QS, and ARWU world academic rankings by subject in six directions. It is taking the 30th position in world in "Engineering-Mining" category;[5] it is also among TOP-100 in "Engineering-Metallurgy" category,[6] as well as among TOP-500 in "Materials Science" (201–250),[7] "Engineering and Technologies" (51–300)[8] and "Physics and Astronomy" (351–400)[9] categories.
The University is among Russia's TOP-5 universities in Research and Development.[citation needed]
The strategic goal of NUST MISIS is to strengthen its positions in the fields of materials science, metallurgy and mining, as well as to significantly strengthen its positions in the fields of IT, bio- and nanotechnologies by 2020.[citation needed]
Education
NUST MISIS conducts educational activities in 135 areas of study for Bachelor`s, Specialist and Master`s degree programs, as well as part of vocational education. Thirteen Bachelor`s and six Master`s programs have European Quality label EUR-ACE®.
The University offers 9 English-taught Master`s degree programs,[10] two of which have been accredited by ASIIN: “Multicomponent Nanostructured Coatings, Nanofilms" and "Quantum Physics for Advanced Materials Engineering".
NUST MISIS is encouraging students to apply for Russian-medium programs. In that case, the University offers a 10-month Russian-Language Preparatory Program available for all international students. Educational process is dedicated to Engineering, Technological & Economic fields.
NUST MISIS history
The National University of Science and Technology MISIS started in 1918 when the Moscow Mining Academy was launched. Originally it combined three departments – mining, geological and metallurgy. In 1921, the departments were transformed into faculties and in 1930 the Academy was divided into six independent schools. Today, three of them – steel, non-ferrous metals and mining – are part of the National University of Science and Technology MISIS.
Many graduates of the Moscow Mining Academy and these three schools are legends of the Soviet industry, so-called People`s Commissar for Steel. Thus, the Ferrous Metallurgy of the USSR was led by Ivan F. Tevosyan, Non-Ferrous Metallurgy was led by Pyotr F. Lomako – he was included in the Guinness World Records for the longest work in ministerial positions, the coal industry was developing under the leadership of Dmitry G. Onika and Boris F. Bratchenko. Avraami P. Zavenyagin, first Rector of the Moscow Institute of Steel, Efim P. Slavsky and Vasily S. Yemelyanov brought the Soviet nuclear projects to success.
During the Great Patriotic War, the institutions had a strategic task – to train on-demand qualified personnel. Despite the fact that in 1941 many of students and professors went to militia and the subsequent evacuation, universities managed to successfully re-form academic staff. For training of personnel, on 23 February 1944, Moscow Institute of Steel received its first award – the Order of the Red Banner of Labour.
After the War, approach for training changed significantly. Formerly, the institutions focused exclusively on training of specialists to work in enterprises but in the postwar years, closed attention was paid to research activities.
In 1948, the Department of Physics and Chemistry, where training of "secret physicists" for organizations of the nuclear and defense industry was held, was opened at the Moscow Institute of Steel. In the same year, all three institutions started to actively train specialists for Eastern Europe, Asian, African and Latin American countries. In 1958, the Moscow Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold was transferred to Krasnoyarsk but several most science-driven departments remained in Moscow and were transferred to the Moscow Institute of Steel, where the Department of Non-Ferrous and Precious Metals was launched. In 1962, the Department of Semiconductor Materials and Devices was opened at the Moscow Institute of Steel, and the University, which overgrew the scope of ferrous metallurgy was renamed into Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys.
The final formation of MISIS scientific schools in the fields of metallurgy, mining and materials science, which are Russia`s leading schools now, took place between the years of 1960–1980. Professional qualification of scientists working in institutes was repeatedly confirmed by the most prestigious scientific awards. In particular, the Department of Theoretical Physics at MISIS was led by Aleksey A. Abrikosov between the years of 1976–1991, and in 2003 he received Nobel Prize for theories about how matter can behave at extremely low temperatures.
In 2000, the Moscow State Institute of Steel and Allows became a winner of the Russian Government award in the field of quality education. In 2014, the amalgamation of NUST MISIS and Moscow Mining Institute took place, which allowed to provide training for country`s mining and metallurgical complex: from extraction of raw materials to creation of new materials and production of finished goods.
NUST MISIS Today
2014
NUST MISIS entered the international academic ranking QS World University Rankings. And in QS: BRICS Ranking, the University entered the TOP-100 of the leading universities.
The NUST MISIS International Scientific Advisory Council, which attracted representatives of the international scientific elite from world`s leading universities, including the University of Cambridge, Stanford University, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology – and other scientific & educational centers, started its work.
2015
NUST MISIS entered the THE World University Rankings and ranked-up by 50 positions in the QS World University Rankings.
A team of NUST MISIS young scientists was recognized by the Russian Federation Government with an award in the field of Science and Technology for Young Scientists for the development of the metallurgical technology of Fibrous Magnetic Materials for innovative fabrics to ensure comprehensive protection of humans from external influences.
NUST MISIS jointly with another seven Russia`s leading universities became a founder of the National Platform of Open Education.
2016
NUST MISIS is the only Russian university entering the Times Higher Education: World`s Best Small Universities Ranking. The Ranking represents world`s best small TOP-20 universities offering a wide range of subjects.[11]
NUST MISIS was included in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings entering world`s TOP-7 universities with the highest score for the "Organization of interaction between employers and students" indicator.
Professor Dmitri Golberg, head of the NUST MISIS Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials and Sergey Morozov, head of the NUST MISIS Laboratory of Functional Low-Dimensional Structures, have entered the list of the Most Highly Cited Researchers 2016, published by Thomson Reuters and based on "Web of Science" data.
A team of young scientists from NUST MISIS received the Russian Federation Government Award for young scientists in the field of science and technology for the development of a unique setup of acousto-optic control for a powerful laser fusion device of a new generation.
2017
NUST MISIS opened the Center for Industrial Prototyping of High Complexity "Kinetica" ("Kinetics") – a unique for Russia high-tech digital laboratory providing full cycle of developments for innovative products.
NUST MISIS and Rusal launched the Institute for Light Materials and Technologies – Russia`s first platform for research and development works aimed at expansion of modern technologies.
NUST MISIS and Vnesheconombank (VEB) launched a Center of Competencies for New Materials and Breakthrough Technologies with a primary focus on blockchain, convergent (NBICS), and quantum technologies.
The University entered subject rankings composed by leading international academic ranking agencies in six catergories at once.
2018
NUST MISIS is celebrating a centennial since the founding of its predecessor, the Moscow Mining Academy. Throughout the year, the University will be holding large-scale anniversary projects and events.
Two scientific groups from NUST MISIS won the Moscow Government Award for their works on "Development and Research of Radiation-Stimulating Elements with Increased Service Life" and "Development of a New Generation Diamond-Cutting Tool with Nanomodified Ligaments and Hybrid-Working Layers.”
NUST MISIS Structure
NUST MISIS comprises nine colleges, five branches and one representative office.
The University includes the following colleges:
- College of Environmentally Sound Technologies & Engineering
- College of New Materials and Nanotechnologies
- College of Mining
- College of Economics & Industrial Management
- College of IT & Automated Control Systems
- College of Basic Professional Studies
- College of Lifelong Learning
- College of Information Business Systems
- College of Quality Assurance in Higher Education
The University includes the following branches:
- Stary Oskol Technological University named after A.A. Ugarov (Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast)
- Novotroisk branch (Novotroisk, Orenburg Oblast)
- Vyksa branch (Vyksa, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast)
- Gubkin branch (Gubkin, Belgorod Oblast)
- Dushanbe branch (Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan)
Rankings
International Rankings
2018 – 476th in the QS World University Rankings
2017 – group of 301–500 in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings
2017 – 61st in the QS World University Rankings: BRICS
2017 — 57th in the QS University Rankings: EECA
2017 — group of 601–800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
2018 — 99th in the Times Higher Education: BRICS & Emerging Economics University Rankings
2016 — 19th in the Times Higher Education: World`s Best Small Universities Ranking
World Subject Rankings
2018 — 30th in the QS Ranking by Subject: Engineering – Mineral & Mining
2017 — group of 76 -100 in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ARWU) Ranking by Subject: Engineering – Metallurgy
2018 — group of 201 – 250 in the QS Rankings by Subjects: Materials Science
2018 — group of 251 – 300 in the QS Rankings by Subjects: Engineering – Technology
2018 — group of 350 – 400 in the QS Rankings by Subjects: Physics & Astronomy
2017 — 220th in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings by Subject: Metallurgy
2017 — 534th in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings by Subject: Physics
National Rankings
2018 — 4th in the Russia`s Best Universities Rankings by Forbes
2018 – 11th in the National Ranking of Universities by Interfax
2017 – 17th in the Admission Quality Monitoring (HSE): all universities
2017 – 4th in the Admission Quality Monitoring (HSE): technical universities
2018 – 18th in the Russian University Ranking by RAEX-2017
2018 – 17th in the Russian University Ranking by RAEX-2017 on the "Best universities with the best conditions to obtain quality education" category
2018 – 14th in the Russian University Ranking by RAEX-2017 on the "Best universities in terms of research activities" category
Rectors
Avraami P. Zavenyagin (1930)
Pavel K. Kozlov (1930)
Alexander D. Ivanov (1931—1932)
Alexander M. Samarin (1932—1933)
Naum S. Zaidel (1933)
Vasily N. Kudryavtsev (1933)
Ivan F. Fyodorov (1933—1937)
Makary L. Korolev (1937—1938)
Nikita M. Surovoi (1938—1939)
Vladimir S. Mozgovoi (1939—1945)
Vyacheslav P. Elyutin (1945—1951)
Ivan N. Kidin (1951—1961)
Vladimir I. Yavoisky (1961—1965)
Pyotr I. Polukhin (1965—1986)
Yuri D. Zhelezov (1986—1992)
Yuri S. Karabasov (1992—2007)
Dmitry V. Livanov (2007—2012)
Alevtina A. Chernikova (2013 – present)
References
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External links
- Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys (Russian / English)
- NUST MISIS: English-taught Master`s degree programs
- "Tsvetnye Metally" metallurgical journal, supported by Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys