The training program of ISU Institute of Social Sciences entered the top 30 of the ranking of the best universities in Russia implementing educational programs in the field of training “State and Municipal Administration” (SMA). It was announced in the results of the annual ranking study of the Interfax Information Group. In total, the edition of the ranking includes 50 Russian universities, which were evaluated according to nine indicators.

The top of the ranking list is taken by the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. The second position was shared by the Higher School of Economics University and the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. Universities were evaluated according to various indicators, including the number of profiles of educational programs, scientific publications and student participation in Olympiads and case championships.