MIREA—Russian Technological University

What MIREA—Russian Technological University does

MIREA—Russian Technological University (RTU MIREA) is a federal state budgetary institution of higher education headquartered in Moscow, Russian Federation, originally founded in 1947 as the Moscow State Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Automation. Following its 2016 merger with the Lomonosov Moscow State University of Fine Chemical Technologies (MITHT), the university operates eight academic institutes — Information Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (Cybernetics), Radio Electronics and Informatics, Fine Chemical Technologies, Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies, Advanced Technologies and Industrial Programming, Management Technologies, and International Education — delivering more than 200 higher-education programs plus 60+ additional continuing-education programs across bachelor's, specialist's, master's, and postgraduate levels, with over 4,000 state-funded first-year places annually.

Its core technology footprint is concentrated in 30+ Mega-Laboratories, including a Mathematical Modeling and AI Megalaboratory with GPU-accelerated supercomputing clusters for LLM training and deep learning, a Cyber Threat Research Megalaboratory co-built with BI.ZONE, the TESLA Radio Wave Technologies Center equipped with Rohde & Schwarz instrumentation, the CosMoCenter for space monitoring, and facilities for femtosecond laser systems, nanomaterials diagnostics, additive manufacturing, and digital robotized production. The institution runs three Moscow campuses (78 Vernadsky Avenue, 86 Vernadsky Avenue, and 20 Stromynka Street), supporting on-campus, distance, and international exchange education.

Revenue mechanics combine Russian federal state funding for the 4,000+ state-subsidized student places, tuition fees from fee-paying students, R&D contracts and grants with industrial partners (Rosatom, Roscosmos, Rostec, Almaz-Antey, Yandex, VK, Sberbank, Samsung, BI.ZONE), revenue from 60+ continuing-education programs, and ancillary publishing income through two peer-reviewed scientific journals (Russian Technological Journal; Fine Chemical Technologies Journal). The institution explicitly participates in Russia's National Project "Science and Universities" and four federal projects ("Personnel," "Research Leadership," "Integration," "Infrastructure"), with annual facility and laboratory investment exceeding 1 billion rubles. RTU MIREA is the only Russian university holding an official state symbol (a golden double-headed eagle approved by the Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation) and is ranked #1 in Russia for engineering and natural-sciences programs.

Name

MIREA—Russian Technological University

Legal name

Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "MIREA - Russian Technological University"

Website

https://english.mirea.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MIREA—Russian Technological University (RTU MIREA) is a federal state-funded technological university in Moscow offering 200+ degree and 60+ continuing-education programs through eight institutes and 30+ Mega-Laboratories, serving students, state corporations (Rosatom, Roscosmos, Rostec), and industrial partners across AI, cybersecurity, radio electronics, and biotechnology.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education (STEM and Technology)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Engineering degree programs
• Technology research laboratories
• STEM university education
• Postgraduate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Educational Funding: Russian government allocates over 4,000 state-funded student places annually for first-year admissions across bachelor's, specialist's, master's, and postgraduate programs, providing core institutional funding.
2. Tuition Fees: Fee-paying student positions complement state-funded places, generating revenue from students who do not receive state funding for their education programs.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: University conducts R&D for industrial partners including Rosatom, Roscosmos, Rostec, and other state corporations. The annual investment in facilities and laboratories exceeds 1 billion rubles, with funding from national projects ('Science and Universities') and federal projects.
4. Additional Education Programs: Over 60 additional education programs beyond core degree offerings, providing continuing education and professional development courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MIREA - Russian Technological University is a federal state-funded higher education institution offering bachelor's, specialist's, master's, postgraduate, and secondary vocational degree programs across eight specialized institutes (Information Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Radio Electronics and Informatics, Fine Chemical Technologies, Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies, Advanced Technologies and Industrial Programming, Management Technologies, and International Education). The university operates 30+ Mega-Laboratories for research and training in AI, robotics, laser and radio technologies, space monitoring, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and additive manufacturing, and enrolls over 4,000 state-funded first-year students annually.

Product overview

MIREA—Russian Technological University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through eight specialized institutes (Information Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Radio Electronics and Informatics, Fine Chemical Technologies, Cybersecurity, Advanced Technologies, Management Technologies, and International Education). The university operates over 30 mega-laboratories and research centers covering advanced technologies including AI, robotics, space monitoring, nanotechnology, laser technologies, cybersecurity, and additive manufacturing. Supporting infrastructure includes Techno-coworking innovation spaces, the Cyberzone Cybersport Center, and two scientific journals. The institution focuses on technological sovereignty and leadership through research in electronics, IT, chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Russian Technological Journal: Electronic network scientific publication covering fundamental and applied interdisciplinary research and technological developments. Published 6 times a year. ISSN 2500-316X.
• Fine Chemical Technologies Journal

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs across eight specialized institutes covering information technologies, artificial intelligence, radio electronics, fine chemical technologies, cybersecurity, advanced technologies, management technologies, and international education. Offered to high school graduates and transfer students.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate degree programs across the eight specialized institutes, providing advanced training and research opportunities in technology, engineering, natural sciences, management, and economics.
• Specialist's Degree Programs Specialist's degree programs (a Russian higher education qualification) in technical and technology-focused fields, offered alongside bachelor's and master's programs.
• Postgraduate Programs Postgraduate training programs including doctoral and candidate of sciences tracks for advanced research training and academic career development.
• Secondary Vocational Education Programs Secondary vocational education programs preparing students for technical and technology occupations, including programs offered through the College of Programming and Cybersecurity.
• Additional Education Programs Over 60 additional continuing education and professional development programs for working professionals and continuing learners seeking to upgrade skills in technology and engineering fields.
• International Exchange Programs Student exchange programs with international partner institutions including Beijing Institute of Technology and other universities worldwide, supporting international student mobility and cross-cultural academic experiences.
• Pre-University Training Department Programs Pre-university preparatory courses for prospective applicants, supporting exam preparation and readiness for admission to degree programs.
• Russian Technological Journal Peer-reviewed electronic scientific journal published 6 times yearly covering fundamental and applied interdisciplinary research in high technologies. ISSN 2500-316X.
• Fine Chemical Technologies Journal Peer-reviewed scientific and technical journal published 6 times yearly covering high-tech chemical technologies, indexed in Chemical Abstracts, RSCI, and Web of Science. ISSN 2410-6593 (Print), ISSN 2686-7575 (Online).
• RTU MIREA Accelerator University accelerator program supporting startup development, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty.
• R&D Research and Contract Services Contract research and development services for industrial partners including Rosatom, Roscosmos, Rostec, and other state corporations, conducted through the 30+ Mega-Laboratories.
• Institute of International Education Services International student services, English-language courses, exchange programs, and cooperation with foreign educational institutions, including migration registration and visa support.
• Graduate Employment Services Career services connecting graduates with 300+ employer partners including Yandex, VK, Sberbank, Samsung, Rosatom, Roscosmos, and other enterprises for talent placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in engineering and natural sciences programs in Russia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Rosatom (State Atomic Energy Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner with Digital Center of Rosatom State Corporation established at RTU MIREA for collaborative education, research, and project development in digital technologies and information security. The center brings together Rosatom IT teams with university faculty and students.
• Roscosmos (State Space Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in space technology and monitoring. The university operates the Educational and Research Center for Space Monitoring (CosMoCenter) for radar, navigation, space communications, and environmental monitoring research.
• Rostec (State Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in Russian technological industry development, contributing to the development of the electronic industry and technological sovereignty initiatives.
• BI.ZONEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-established Cyber Threat Research Megalaboratory for training specialists in cybersecurity and AI security. BI.ZONE provides expertise and educational programs alongside university faculty.
• Samsung Electronics RussiasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for educational and research collaboration in electronics and technology domains.
• VK (VKontakte)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic technology partner and employer collaborating with university programs for student recruitment and technology development.
• YandexsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership and employer collaborating with university programs for student placement and joint initiatives.
• SberbanksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner and employer with collaboration in banking technology and digital services.
• RostelecomsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in telecommunications for joint projects and student recruitment.
• Almaz-Antey (Concern VKO)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in aerospace defense for research collaboration and graduate employment.
• Beijing Institute of TechnologysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for student exchange programs. RTU MIREA students have participated in exchange visits to this institution.
• RSh Tekh (OOO)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner and only service operator of Rohde & Schwarz equipment in Russia, supporting the TESLA Educational and Research Center for Radio Wave Technologies.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT): A leading Russian technical university specializing in applied physics, mathematics, computer science, and AI research with strong industry partnerships. MIPT competes with RTU MIREA for top STEM talent and shares the same state-funded admission model and research-grant funding structure.
• ITMO University: St. Petersburg-based technology university renowned for its IT, computer science, photonics, and AI programs. ITMO is a direct competitor for tech-focused applicants and faculty, and ranks among the top Russian universities in international computer science rankings.
• Bauman Moscow State Technical University: Russia's other flagship technical university in Moscow, offering comparable engineering, IT, and robotics degree programs with strong state-corporation and defense-industry employer relationships. Both institutions compete directly for the same cohort of high-aptitude STEM applicants and state-funded admission slots.
• National Research Nuclear University MEPhI: Moscow-based technical university with deep roots in nuclear engineering, electronics, and information security — closely overlapping MIREA's radio electronics, cybersecurity, and physics programs. Both share Rosatom-aligned research portfolios and compete for state-funded engineering admissions.

Regional players

• Tomsk Polytechnic University: One of Russia's oldest technical universities, located in Siberia with strong engineering, nuclear, and petroleum engineering programs. Comparable STEM orientation but serves a regional Siberian student base, with partial overlap in employer partnerships (Rosatom, Rostec).
• Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University: Major St. Petersburg technical university covering engineering, IT, and energy. Comparable program portfolio but primarily serves the Northwestern Federal District rather than directly competing in Moscow for MIREA's primary student catchment area.

Emerging players

• Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech): A newer, English-language graduate-focused research university in Moscow with strong ties to MIT and global tech companies. Skoltech competes for top-tier AI, robotics, and computer-science graduate applicants and faculty, often with stronger international brand recognition than MIREA.
• HSE University (Higher School of Economics): Moscow-based university with rapidly expanding Faculty of Computer Science and AI programs. HSE competes with MIREA for IT and data science applicants and has built a stronger global brand, particularly in economics and social sciences adjacent to MIREA's management/economics offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/englishmirea
• Facebookfacebook.com/english.mirea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rtu-mirea

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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