Moscow State University regained a spot among the world's 50 most reputable institutions of higher learning, according to Times Higher Education magazine's annual college ratings, released Monday.
But Moscow State's objective score, which takes into account learning environment, research influence and innovation, remains outside the top 200.
St. Petersburg State University and Novosibirsk State University are the only other Russian schools to have appeared in the top 200 rankings. Baty attributed Russia's relatively poor showing to brain drain, insufficient funding and a lack of research publications in English.
Although perception can help Moscow State move forward and attract additional funding and talent, Russia has to invest more in a new-skilled workforce, innovations and technology to improve its position in the rankings, Baty said.
