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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Ernst-Detlef Schulze
Osamu Shimomura Number of SibFU international
publications over 2006 -2011 years
Attracted professors and researchers
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2007 2006 2011 2010 2009 2008
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
Example
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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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731
2019
750
1686
2015
1611
2014
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
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