HSE University Becomes Absolute Leader in AI Alliance Ranking of Universities
The AI Alliance Russia has announced a new ranking of Russian universities based on the quality of education in the field of AI. A total of 203 universities from 68 Russian regions participated in the ranking. HSE University was the first to join the highest A++ group.
This is the third time the ranking has been released. It features universities offering bachelor's and specialist's programmes in artificial intelligence that are divided into groups depending on the quality of training.
HSE University has become the absolute leader of the list, having entered the highest A++ category—a new group formed for the first time this year.
The assessment is based on open data and independent research by the AI Alliance Russia, including an extensive survey of employers (more than 150 companies), a survey of students on the quality of the educational environment (over 12,000 students), as well as data verification through universities' accounts, which has increased the transparency and reliability of analytics.
Valery Falkov
‘The AI Alliance Russia brings together representatives from the university community and business who discuss the challenges faced by the higher education system as artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into various sectors of the economy. One significant outcome of this collaboration was the establishment of a university ranking based on the quality of AI education,’ said Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Alexander Vedyakhin
Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the AI Alliance, is convinced that the university's ranking of AI education quality not only reflects the level of Russian education in this field, but also serves as a roadmap for the development of Russia’s digital economy and technological sovereignty. ‘Investments in human capital and collaboration of science, education, and business create a solid foundation for innovation, driving national progress and enhancing the country's global competitiveness in the age of AI,’ he stressed.
Nikita Anisimov, HSE University Rector
‘Our success in the AI Alliance ranking results from the efforts of the entire ecosystem of the university and its partners, leaders of the IT industry. Today a high level of digital culture is common among both students and staff of HSE University, and research in artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary.
Cooperation with leading Russian technology companies is our priority. We jointly implement degree programmes, conduct fundamental research, and introduce applied projects. Our goal is not only to strengthen AI competencies, but also to use new technology to help the country address key national development challenges.’
At HSE University, the leader of the AI Alliance ranking, students of all majors gain digital skills and learn how to use AI technologies. The Faculty of Computer Science and other departments of the university, together with leading industrial partners, have launched degree programmes in artificial intelligence. AI is also being actively developed at other HSE campuses.
Ivan Arzhantsev, Dean of the HSE Faculty of Computer Science
HSE University has achieved the top position in the AI Alliance rankings for universities based on the quality of their education in the field of AI. This is a significant achievement for us. We believe that it is the result of our strategy that combines fundamental research in AI with industrial partnerships. At the Faculty of Computer Science, we focus not only on training specialists but also on creating an ecosystem where science, education, and industry go hand in hand to drive innovation and development in the field of artificial intelligence.’
Mikhail Mukhin, Dean of the School of Computer Science, Physics and Technology at HSE Univesity in St Petersburg
‘The leading position of HSE University in the AI Alliance ranking is a reflection of our systematic efforts to provide the best education in this field. By launching the School of Computer Science, Physics, and Technology at our St. Petersburg campus, in collaboration with VK, we have created a unique ecosystem for training AI professionals. Our success demonstrates the power of combining academic excellence with practical experience from industry partners.’
Sergey Roshchin, HSE University Vice Rector
‘The ranking results are extremely significant for our university. First of all, this is an external assessment by leading employers in the BigTech field, united in the AI Alliance. This evaluation confirms the high standard of education and the effectiveness of the educational model we have chosen, which provides that all university students acquire digital competencies and skills for working with AI. In addition, it’s should be noted that HSE managed to move into the A++ group for the first time. This indicates recognition of our successful development, ability to respond to new challenges, and achievement of technological leadership.’
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