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The Final of the StudRussia Competition for International Students Took Place at NUST MISIS

The final stage of the StudRussia competition, one of the key projects bringing together talented international students studying at Russian universities, was held at University of Science and Technology MISIS. The event gathered 112 participants from 76 universities across Russia, representing 22 countries. The Grand Prix and the Best International Student title were awarded to two students. In the Russian-language track, the winner was Darya Gosteva (Kazakhstan), representing St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design. In the English-language track, the winner was Rana Gazal (India), a student of Petrozavodsk State University.

December 10

NUST MISIS Improves its Position in the UI GreenMetric Ranking

In the international sustainability ranking UI GreenMetric, NUST MISIS ranked 33rd in Russia and 1156th globally. This ranking, compiled annually by the University of Indonesia since 2010, includes 1,745 universities from 105 countries around the world.

November 25

“The Festival at NUST MISIS is a prologue to the Russia—China Years of Education”

NUST MISIS hosted the Russia—China Education Festival, a platform for open dialogue and the exchange of best practices among universities, research centers and cultural institutions of both countries. During plenary sessions, panel discussions and master classes, participants discussed current areas of cooperation and strengthened humanitarian ties in education, science and culture.

November 20

Three Times Stronger: Russian Scientists Improve Aluminum Alloy for Microelectronics

Researchers at NUST MISIS have discovered the most effective method of processing an aluminum alloy, which allows the material to become three times stronger while maintaining optimal hardness and ductility. In the future, this approach could enable manufacturers to eliminate costly alloying additives, producing lightweight and durable components for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that retain their properties through multiple work cycles.

November 11

New Ultra-Sensitive Detector to Scale Quantum Technologies

Russian scientists have introduced an ultra-sensitive detector capable of detecting individual photons with an efficiency of up to 98%. This development could serve as a foundation for the advancement of quantum computing, secure data transmission, and applications in astronomy and biomedical diagnostics.

November 6

NUST MISIS and UESTC to launch joint master’s program in Advanced Materials Science

The College of Technologies of NUST MISIS has signed a cooperation agreement with the School of Materials and Energy at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC). The two universities plan to strengthen their partnership, establish a joint laboratory or research center, and launch a master’s program in Advanced Materials Science.

November 6

The Secret of Strength: Scientists Present an Improved Composite for the Aerospace Industry

Russian scientists have discovered that the interaction of titanium, aluminum, and nitrogen-based materials with molten copper results in the formation of strong and wear-resistant composites. The findings will help create new metal-ceramic materials for use in electrical engineering, aviation, and mechanical engineering.

October 30

NUST MISIS will support the establishment of a Quantum Qechnologies Laboratory in Vietnam

The decision to launch scientific and technical cooperation was made during the visit of a delegation led by Lieutenant General Vu Ngoc Thiem, Chairman of the Committee for Ciphers under the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Nguyen Van Ngoc, Director of Hong Ngoc Integrated Services — JSC “RAISE”.

October 23

Contribution of NUST MISIS to the training of personnel for Angola recognised with a state award

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence, Ambassador Augusto da Silva Cunha of the Republic of Angola awarded the Project Lead for Industrial-Educational Partnership with African сountries in NUST MISIS Masamba Kah with the Order of Friendship in recognition of his contribution to the development of cooperation in the scientific and educational sphere.

October 22

NUST MISIS rises in the THE World University Rankings 2026

The Times Higher Education (THE) agency has published the World University Rankings 2026, listing the best universities across the globe. NUST MISIS rose to 7th place among Russian universities and was ranked within the 801–1000 band among more than 2,190 universities from 115 countries.

October 21

NUST MISIS improves its position in the “Three University Missions” ranking

In the ninth edition of the MosIUR (Moscow International University Ranking “Three University Missions”), NUST MISIS maintained its position in the 301–350 group among 2,500 universities from more than 150 countries, while rising among Russian universities from the 11–13 range to 10–12.

October 17

Researchers at MISIS University have developed a “self-healing” protective coating for the energy industry

Scientists from MISIS University, in collaboration with their colleagues from China, have created a protective coating for products made from niobium alloys, which are used in the energy and chemical industries. These coatings outperform untreated niobium substrates by 25 times in wear resistance and by several orders of magnitude in heat resistance.

October 16

Scientists Find Key to Scaling Quantum Computers

Russian scientists have introduced an advanced 3D chip integration technology for superconducting hybrid quantum-classical processors, which paves the way for creating powerful multi-module computing systems. The new research addresses one of the key engineering challenges: ensuring reliable connections between quantum and classical electronics at ultra-low temperatures.

October 13

Interuniversity Super League: basketball tournament for Сhinese students kicks off at NUST MISIS

NUST MISIS hosted the grand opening of the Interuniversity Super League basketball tournament among Chinese students. The competition is organized by the Russian Association of Chinese Students with the support of the Education Department of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Russia and aims to promote youth exchange.

October 9

MISIS and Nornickel present Russia’s first semi-transparent solar panels for building facades

The Nornickel Palladium Technology Center and NUST MISIS have presented Russia’s first scalable samples of semi-transparent perovskite solar modules designed for installation on glass facades and rooftops. The Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) technology enables architectural elements to serve as power sources while maintaining natural daylight and preventing overheating.

September 26

First Visit to the Capital: Delegation from 12 Private Chinese Universities Visits NUST MISIS

NUST MISIS hosted the first official visit to Moscow of a large delegation from the China Association for Non-Government Education, the leading organization in the field of private education in China. The visit took place within the Second Forum on Educational and Cultural Exchanges between Russia and China.

September 25

NUST MISIS Scientists Optimize Quantum Algorithms with Noise

Researchers at the MISIS University have developed a new protocol for quantum computing that improves the search for optimal solutions. The approach is based on deliberately introducing special noise channels. In the future, this development could significantly increase the accuracy and speed of quantum computations.

September 23

Twelve NUST MISIS Researchers Named Among the World’s Most Cited Scientists

Twelve researchers from the MISIS University have been included in the world’s top 2% of most cited scientists, according to the bibliometric database Scopus. The annual ranking is published by Elsevier BV, one of the four largest academic publishing houses in the world.

September 19

Boron vs. Corrosion: New Wear-Resistant Coating for Marine Engineering

Researchers at NUST MISIS have proposed a new technology for applying protective coatings to marine and coastal infrastructure, as well as to industrial equipment operating in high-humidity environments. The team discovered that the best corrosion resistance is achieved by applying high-entropy coatings using the method of electro-spark alloying.

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