Moscow

Siberian Federal District

Improving the international competitiveness of the Siberian Federal University

Krasnoyarsk, SibFU 2013

REACHING NEW HORIZONS

Within 6 years SibFU has become one of the leading universities in Russia evolving from a

merger of 4 regional universities

Siberian Federal University

Number of publication per year ‒ 256 in international journals ‒ 884 in VAK

Partnership with major employers of the region (such as UC Rusal, Rosneft)

Number of publications per year ‒ 23 in the international journals ‒ 380 in VAK**

No partnership with companies from private sector

12 rank in Expert Rating Agency 20 institutes 36 500 students 3 300 faculty

Krasnoyarsk State Technical University

Merger in 2006

Krasnoyarsk State University

Krasnoyarsk State University of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold

Rank*: 59-71

Rank: 151-157

Rank: 69-78

Rank: 151-157

Krasnoyarsk State Academy of Architecture and Construction

*according to the rating of Russian Student Movement association ** Higher Attestation Commission

Krasnoyarsk

Siberian Federal District and the Krasnoyarsk region are of strategic importance for the

development of the economy and the "new industrialization" of Russia

8th largest GDP per capita in Russia and

9th in absolute terms

First place in oil extraction in the Siberian

Federal District

Krasnoyarsk is the fastest growing city

with the population over 1 million in the

Russian Federation

Headquarters of large companies: ‒ Aluminium Division “Vostok" and the

R&D Center of "Rusal“

‒ Polar Division of MMC "Norilsk Nickel“

‒ JSC "Vankorneft“

‒ JSC "Information Satellite Systems“

‒ " Gazprom Geologorazvedka“

‒ "Polyus Gold"

‒ Zheleznogorsk Mining and Chemical

Plant

‒ JSC "RusHydro"

Krasnoyarsk region is fast growing region with diversified economy

Major region of Russian Federation to

interact with global growth points (China,

India, Central Asia)

3 cities with the population over 1 million –

Omsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk

The largest reserves of mineral resources:

– 85% of Russian lead reserves

– 80 % of carbon

– 69 % of copper

– 44 % of silver

– 40 % of gold

The third largest oil reserves in the

Russian Federation

Centers of high-tech sectors: IT, satellites

manufacturing, biotechnology, nuclear

power

A number of major industrial projects:

Integrated development of the Lower

Angara region, the development of oil and

gas fields

Great variety of climatic zones

Siberia has developed industry and great variety of

recourse base

Major university for the

preparation of highly qualified

specialists in the Krasnoyarsk

region

Attraction of smart and

motivated young people from

Siberia and neighboring countries

Attraction of world-class faculty

and scientists

Research in strategic areas of

science

A pilot project to reform the

Russian professional education

system and improve its efficiency

Leading university in the eastern part of Russia

The unique experience of

partnerships with major

companies of the region

(Rosneft, Rusal and others)

Improving the competitiveness of

companies of the region through

specialized training programs

and joint research

Creating number of career

guidence classes at schools

Organization of Krasnoyarsk

Economic Forum

Organization of own sports and

cultural activities on campus

Support of local cultural projects

(center of support of 70 rock-

groups)

Application for the 2019 Winter

Universiade

Active cooperation with OECD

Cooperation with Shanghai

Cooperation Organization

Dynamic development of Siberian Federal University provided by unique competitive advantages

Strong relationship with industry

Close links with public and social life of the region

Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Leading specialist in the field of biotechnology and its industrial implementation

Participates in the mega-project "Biotechnologies of new biomaterials" and is the scientific director of it

Over the recent years research has grown significantly; world-class professors and

researchers have been attracted to the research in biotechnology and biogeochemistry

Lead scientist, emeritus researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry

Scientific director of the biogeochemistry of ecosystems laboratory Participates in the mega-project "Biogeochemistry of Eurasia Ecosystems"

Professor Emeritus of the Marine Biological lab (Massachusetts) and Boston University School of Medicine

Nobelist in Chemistry for the discovery and the development of the use of green fluorescent protein

Participates in the mega-project "Bioluminescent biotechnology"

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Attracted professors and researchers

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Number of citations of SibFU publications over 2006 -2011 years

Key results

SibFU staff holds key positions in companies,

transferring valuable practical experience to students and implementing the most advanced scientific developments in industry

– V.P. Tverdohlebov - Deputy Director of Oil and Gas Institute and deputy technological Director of Achinsk Refinery

Rosneft and SibFU develop scientific infrastructure

of the university:

‒ In 2009 "Rosneft“ created  educational laboratory building at SibFU campus

‒ In 2012 the joint innovation center was build

SibFU develops cooperation with key companies of the region such as Rosneft, Polyus Gold,

Rusal, En+ Group, RusHydro

Adaptation of education programs to the demand of the employer

Grants and scholarships for faculty and students

Rosneft has significant growth potential in Krasnoyarsk region thus it will need qualified specialist in this region

Joint research and development with a view to the further implementation

Main areas of cooperation Key results

Benefits for SibFU

Benefits for Rosneft

Example of cooperation: SibFU and Rosneft

With SibFU competitiveness improvement programme it is planned to achieve 351-400

position in QS university rankings by 2016 and 201-250 position by 2020

2016

2020

2013

600+

351-400

201-250

Name of indicator Measure 2013 2016 2020

Number of unique publications in Web of Science and Scopus per faculty member

number 0,36 0,78 1,35

Average citation index per faculty member number 1,50 2,00 2,80

Share of Foreign Professors % 0,50 2,80 6,00

Share of Foreign Students (including CIS) % 1,00 5,90 10,00

Average Unified State Exam score score 64,20 67,0 69,70

Share of Revenue from Extra-Budgetary Sources % 48,90 50,2 50,60

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Five universities from Asia, North America and Europe have been chosen as a reference

group based on a position in rankings and comparability with SibFU

Delft University of Technology Maastricht University

University of Alberta

Reference Group of 5 World’s Leading Universities

Positions in ratings –THE: 115 rank –QS: 107 rank

Specific advantages: –Problem-oriented approach to

education that targets individual approach to learning

–“Excellence program” for top students

–Educational program focused on the international labor market

Positions in ratings –THE: 120 rank –QS: 108 rank

Specific advantages: –University has its own business school

with MBA programme (top 100 in international ratings)

–Develops R&D infrastructure in the area of physics and medicine

–TEC Edmonton helps entrepreneurs commercialize research achievements

Positions in ratings –THE: 77 rank –QS: 103 rank

Specific advantages: –Developed distance learning center –High school to control graduate

programs – Interaction Center with alumni

Technical University Munich

Positions in ratings –THE: 105 rank –QS: 53 rank

Specific advantages: –Develops scientific infrastructure

through collaboration with business, universities and other R&D centers

–An extensive network of alumni willing to contribute to the expertize of projects and to transfer their knowledge to young entrepreneurs

Korea University

Positions in ratings –THE: 226-250 rank –QS: 137 rank

Specific advantages: –Has its own committee for

interaction with state-owned and private R&D centers to consolidate research resources

–Has its own high-risk research evaluation committee

To improve the SibFU competitiveness a detailed action plan to achieve the target results will

be developed

Development of SibFU

competitiveness improvement

programme roadmap

Launch of the programme

Cooperation with recruitment

agencies

Attraction of a specialist with

foreign experience to the

position of vice-rector for

international relations

351-400 position in QS and THE rankings Reputation development among the employers

Launch of SibFU competitiveness

improvement program

201-251 position in QS and 251-300 position in THE Research activity reinforcement

International accreditation of

programs

Increase in the number of

programs in English

Transition to efficient contracts

system

Building Clinic for

Interdisciplinary Research

Attraction of foreign experts to

the management positions

Creation of indexed periodical

with Elsevier

MBA and MPA programs

promotion

Creating a world-class research

centers in priority areas

Improving the qualification of

faculty

Promotion in the international

market of educational programs,

increase the share of foreign

students

Developing partnership network

Creating complex system for the

commercialization of innovations

Key

step

s

2016

2020

2013

Separating academic and administrative functions of the management

Recruiting professional managers for management positions

Optimization of the network of branches

Creating a system of strategic documents. Launch of a programme for

adaptation of modern management methods. Creating a project office

Providing auditors approved financial statements in IFRS

Initiative 1: Improving management quality

Providing research scholarships and grants for promising young scientists

Introduction of postdoc recruitment system

Attraction academic staff from top Russian and foreign universities

Help desk development. Creating campus navigation in English. Training

English- speaking administration staff

Organization of educational programmes and internships in partner

universities for the faculty

Initiative 2: Human resources development

The implementation of the programme activities will significantly improve the quality of

university management, qualification of faculty members and educational programmes portfolio

Position in QS

201-250

600+

The number of publications in WoS

and Scopus in 3 years per researcher

1,35

0,39

The share of foreign researchers, teaching staff, and professors

in total academic staff

6%

0,5%

The share of programmes with

international accreditation

25%

10%

Interaction with specialized recruitment agencies to attract enrollees

Organization of international summer and winter schools, conferences for

students and schoolchildren

Optimization of Master’s degree programmes portfolio according to the

market needs

MBA and MPA programmes development; Implementation of distance

learning programmes; Development of programmes in cooperation with

research institutions and companies

International accreditation of programmes; development of student

exchange programmes

The share of extra-budgetary funding

51% 49%

7%

Share of Master’s degree programmes students completed

undergraduate studies in other universities

25% Initiative 3: Students and education programmes

2020 2013

Cooperation with leading research and education centers

Establishment of a fund to support university research activities. Awarding

internal grants to SibFU faculty

Establishment of research laboratories in the priority areas and attraction

of world-class researchers

Introduction of own indexed periodical

Establishing clinic and laboratories for interdisciplinary research

Initiative 4: Research development

Establisment of joint R&D centers with business

Development of joint educational programmes and joint professional development

training programmes requested by employers

Joint programme for the development of Krasnoyarsk Technology Park

Development and implementation of Krasnoyarsk region professional education

system programme

Participation in the Russian and international scientific and business projects and

conferences. Organization of own socially significant events

Initiative 5: Contribution to the Economy

The programme will also increase the number of publications and citations as well as the

region overall competitiveness

Citation per researcher

2,8

1,5

The number of publications in WoS

and Scopus in 3 years per researcher

1,35

0,39

49%

The share of extra-budgetary funding

51%

Share of Master’s degree programmes students completed

undergraduate studies in other universities

25%

7%

2020 2013

A set of activities will focus on the active involvement of students from abroad and from other

regions of Russia

Attraction of applicants from the Western part of Russia

Opening SibFU branch in Kazakhstan in Shymkent city

Opening a network of representative offices: in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, India

Key initiatives

Key expansion mechanisms Expansion through the large Russian

companies operating in the target regions Establishment of branches and representative

offices Development of joint programmes with local

universities

Map of SibFU geographic expansion

Vietnam Cambodia

China

India

Kazakhstan

USA Italy

Spain

First priority directions

Expansion in the long-term

Key international students attraction Organization of international schools and conferences Introduction of new joint educational programmes with foreign universities

and scientific organizations Graduate and undergraduate student exchange programmes on a regular

basis System of assigning post-graduates students to professors at foreign

universities

Scientific infrastructure development assumes clear separation of infrastructure for

educational and research purposes

Training laboratories of 20 institutes

SibFU scientific infrastructure

Resource efficiency Radio engineering and

space technologies New materials …

Separate SibFU research centers

Joint research centers SibFU and other

universities

Joint research centers SibFU and other R&D centers

Joint research centers SibFU and business

Space and IT technologies

Biology and biotechnology

Oil and gas …

Example: Joint research center of SibFU and RUSAL

Example: Joint research center of SibFU and SB RAS

Target model of SibFU scientific infrastructure organization

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The total budget of the SibFU competitiveness improvement programme is estimated to be

8.3 billion rubles, 3.4 billion rubles will be attracted as co-financing funding

Funds required for the implementation of the competitiveness improvement programme, million rubles

Subsidy: 4911 million rubles

Co-financing 3414 million rubles

Total amount

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2019

750

1686

2015

1611

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1380

2018

744

2017

891

2016

%

2013

531

Share of subsidy in the total amount of financing

Active collaboration with research institutions of SB RAS

Increasing rate of publication activity (Web of Science: 2008 year – 37 rank, 2012 year – 14 rank)

State-of-the-art laboratories funded by megagrants

Modern international campus with developed sports infrastructure

Active partnership with transcontinental companies on the basis of public-private partnership

Strong support from Regional Government

Highly-qualified management team and faculty members

Key factors for the successful programme implementation

351-400 position in QS and THE rankings

Reputation development among the employers

Launch of SibFU competitiveness

improvement program

201-251 position in QS 251-300 position in THE

Research activity reinforcement

2013

2016

2020