Irkutsk National Research Technical University Strengthens its Position in the Top 1251+ of the World's Best Universities in the Times Higher Education 2026 Engineering Rankings

Irkutsk National Research Technical University (INRTU) has been ranked among the world's best universities for engineering in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

According to the rating agency Times Higher Education, INRTU secured a position in the 1251+ bracket among global universities and ranked 7th among Russian institutions.

The ranking features 1555 leading engineering universities from 98 countries worldwide. From Russia, 56 universities made it into the ranking. Recall that last year, 1488 institutions were selected.

The subject ranking features universities leading in five core disciplines: general engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, civil engineering and chemical engineering.

INRTU shares its global engineering ranking position with other Russian universities such as Don State Technical University, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Industrial University of Tyumen, Kazan National Research Technological University, MIREA – Russian Technological University, National Research University of Electronic Technology (MIET), Novosibirsk State Technical University, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI), and others.