The problems of formation of world-class universities and the ranking positioning
Abstract
The article introduces the concept of forming a «world-class university», discusses the possible strategies and the way to becoming the leading universities in the world. Shows the evolution of the international rankings, evaluation indicators. Analyzed the specific tasks such as improving the quality of research and teaching, the level of funding and effective management.
About the Authors
V. N. NikolenkoRussian Federation
MD, prof., prorector for research and innovation and professor of the chair of human anatomy; head of the chair of normal and topographic anatomy of the Faculty of Fundamental Medicine
A. I. Vyalkov
Russian Federation
MD, academician; prof., director of the Research Institute of public health and health management
S. A. Martynchik
Russian Federation
Svetlana Aleksandrovna Martynchik, MD, deputy director for scientififi c research of the Research Institute of public health and health management
11 Mokhovaya str., Moscow, 103904
8 (495) 245–29–67
E. A. Glukhova
Russian Federation
PhD, senior researcher of the Laboratory of coordination of inter-institutional research on public health and health management of the Research Institute of public health and health management
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