Welcome to Southern Federal University! The beating heart of Southern Russia with a long history and traditions, located in two beautiful cities - Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog. Over the years it grew into one of the leading universities both in Russia and abroad. Southern Federal University has high positions in international rankings. According to the Times Higher Education 2020-2021 WUR , SFedU takes 17th place among 48 Russian universities and became the best at subject rankings in such areas as Computer Science (place 601- 800), Engineering Science (601-800), Natural Sciences (801-1000), Social Sciences (601+). In the QS World University Rankings – is number #591-600 among the best universities in the world.