National University of Water and Environmental Engineering

What National University of Water and Environmental Engineering does

National University of Water and Environmental Engineering (NUWEE; Національний Університет Водного Господарства та Природокористування) is a Ukrainian state higher education institution headquartered at vul. Soborna, 11 in Rivne, founded in 1915 and operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The institution specializes in water management, environmental engineering, hydroenergetics, biotechnology, and natural resource use, while also delivering credentialed programs in public administration, finance, journalism, secondary education, labor protection, and physical therapy. It serves domestic undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, government and civil-service professionals seeking continuing education through the Institute of Postgraduate Education, applicants from temporarily occupied territories under adapted admission procedures, and international students through KOICA, KATİP, Erasmus+, and bilateral exchange programs. The university is the only top-20 representative from Rivne Oblast in the TOP-200 Ukraine 2026 academic ranking, holding IV (highest) level accreditation.

NUWEE operates a digital ecosystem consisting of the 'Мій НУВГП' (My NUWEE) mobile application (Android/iOS, with Google Calendar and Google Meet integration, offline access, digital student IDs, and push notifications), a Moodle-based learning management system at exam.nuwm.edu.ua, a public web portal at nuwm.edu.ua, a university repository for academic publications, and an iDoc document management system. Faculty research output includes over 500 scientific works, 5 registered scientific discoveries, 30 patents and inventions, and 40+ Scopus/Web of Science publications, anchored by an established 25+ year scientific school under the Institute of Postgraduate Education.

Revenue derives from state budget allocations (as a state higher education institution), tuition fees for bachelor's, master's, PhD, doctoral, and continuing-education programs, and dormitory/housing fees. The pricing model is annual subscription-like per program with variation by degree level and form of study; specific fee amounts are not publicly disclosed and are quoted on inquiry through the admissions commission. Distribution is direct-to-student via on-campus facilities in Rivne, online via Moodle, a dedicated preparatory department for National Multi-Subject Test candidates, and international recruitment through partner universities and scholarship programs.

Name

National University of Water and Environmental Engineering

Legal name

ДЕРЖАВНИЙ ВИЩИЙ НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ЗАКЛАД «НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ УНІВЕРСИТЕТ ВОДНОГО ГОСПОДАРСТВА ТА ПРИРОДОКОРИСТУВАННЯ»

Website

https://nuwm.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The National University of Water and Environmental Engineering (NUWEE) is a Ukrainian state university in Rivne delivering bachelor's through doctoral programs in water management, environmental engineering, and natural resources, serving domestic and international students across in-person, distance, and postgraduate formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Water management education
• Environmental engineering programs
• University degree programs
• Postgraduate professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivne

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from tuition payments for various degree programs including bachelor's, master's, doctoral studies, and continuing education programs. Fee structure varies by program and form of study.
2. Dormitory and Housing Fees: Revenue from student accommodation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National University of Water and Environmental Engineering is a Ukrainian state higher education institution that delivers accredited degree programs (bachelor's, master's, PhD, doctoral) and continuing education specializing in water management, environmental engineering, hydraulic and hydroenergetic engineering, biotechnology, and natural resource use. Education is delivered on campus in Rivne and through the Moodle-based distance learning platform, the 'Мій НУВГП' mobile app, and a suite of administrative digital systems. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees, dormitory and housing fees, and contracts for postgraduate and civil-servant training.

Product overview

National University of Water and Environmental Engineering operates a digital ecosystem consisting of the 'Мій НУВГП' (My NUWEE) mobile application as the primary student-facing product, the university web portal (nuwm.edu.ua) as the central information hub, the Moodle-based learning management system (exam.nuwm.edu.ua) for distance learning, a university repository for academic publications, and the iDoc document management system. These interconnected platforms serve students, faculty, and prospective students through a unified digital infrastructure for academic management, learning, and administrative services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Мій НУВГП: Mobile application for students and teachers of NUWEE providing access to schedules, news, student/teacher accounts, and university services.

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Бакалаврат) Accredited four-year undergraduate degree programs for Ukrainian high-school graduates in water management, environmental engineering, hydraulic engineering, economics, law, public administration, biotechnology, and other technical fields. Delivered on campus in Rivne and via the Moodle distance learning platform.
• Master's Degree Programs (Магістратура) Accredited master's degree programs (second level of higher education) covering specializations aligned with the bachelor's portfolio, including 'Public Service' and 'Local Self-Government' under specialty 281, 'Finance, Banking and Insurance' under specialty 072, and 'Secondary Education' under specialty 014. Includes both full-time and part-time study forms.
• PhD Programs (Аспірантура) Research-based PhD (aspirantura) degree programs for candidates pursuing advanced academic qualifications, specialization, and scientific publications. Administered through the dedicated Center for Graduate and Doctoral Studies.
• Doctoral Programs (Докторантура) Doctoral (doktorantura) research programs for senior researchers pursuing the highest academic degree, administered through the Center for Graduate and Doctoral Studies ([email protected]).
• Postgraduate and Continuing Education (Institute of Postgraduate Education) Master's-level retraining, professional development, and continuing education programs for civil servants, local government officials, and industry specialists, operating for over 25 years under the direction of Professor Zinoviy Malanchuk. Also delivers international scholarship programs such as KOICA and KATIP for public servants and researchers.
• Preparatory Department Courses (Підготовче відділення) Preparatory courses for the National Multi-Subject Test (НМТ) and creative entrance examinations, including special support for applicants from temporarily occupied territories (ТОТ) with free legal aid, language preparation, and psychological support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 11th among 200 universities in TOP-200 Ukraine 2026 ranking with score of 15.04 index points
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026KOICA scholarship program for 2027 including 11 master's and 4 PhD programs. Focus areas include e-governance, AI innovation, climate change management, economic development, health policy, agriculture, and fisheries. Deadline: July 8, 2026.
• Ajax SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Ajax Systems' educational project under Ajax Next initiative allows 60 Ukrainian students to visit CES 2027 in Las Vegas. Project supported by Ukrainian Startups Fund. Project goal is to help young engineers integrate into global technology environment and gain international experience.
• EIT Community Hub UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026EIT Info Day 2026 hosted at university featuring European opportunities for Ukrainian innovators, business, and startups. EIT provides access to funding, education, international partnerships, and scaling opportunities in European market through various communities and programs.
• University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Erasmus+ KA 171 credit mobility partnership for student exchange. 5 scholarships available for study during autumn semester 2026/2027 (August 31, 2026 – February 22, 2027). Priority given to mechanical engineering institute students specializing in automotive transport, transport technologies, agricultural engineering, and mechanical engineering.
• Dicle University (Turkey, Diyarbakır)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Partner university hosting the International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management: Science, Policy and Practice (ICOSUWAM-2026) from September 29 – October 2, 2026. Special conditions available for young scientists and students.
• Hryhoriy Skovoroda University in PereiaslavminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Hosting the International Scientific Conference on Spiritual-Moral Education of Children and Youth in Modern Educational Space on June 18-19, 2026.
• Baltic University Programme (BUP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Active participation in the Baltic University Programme focusing on sustainable development. BUP organizes webinars, mobility grants, master thesis training, and research news sharing. University participates in BUP symposia and celebrates BUP's 35th anniversary in 2026 with webinar series.
• EPAMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026EPAM Students Internship project offering 8-week project-based internship for students in Java, .NET, JavaScript, Manual Testing, Python, Android, iOS. Participants work on MVP development in team format, receive certificates, and can count internship towards university requirements.
• Ukrainian Startup Fund and YEP AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Webinar series on university innovation ecosystems organized by Ministry of Education, Ukrainian Startup Fund, and YEP Accelerator with Nova Ukraine support. Covers startup development, commercialization, business interaction, and international partnerships.
• MIT Ukraine Water ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Webinar series organized by Susan Merkot (MIT) and Oleksandr Hrytsyna (NUWEE) on water resource topics. Dr. Dave Belluck from MIT delivers sessions on water quality standards for nitrites and nitrates in drinking water and groundwater.
• Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Virtual academic mobility partnership offering online courses in agriculture, food technology, business management, marketing, ecology, IT, and project management. Study period: September 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027. Semester fee: 82 euros. Deadline: May 15, 2026.
• NUWEE Charitable FoundationcoreOthers · 5 November 2025University-affiliated charitable foundation supporting educational and social initiatives of the university community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: Ukraine's leading comprehensive classical research university based in Kyiv. Comparable at the broader level (national-level state university, multi-level degrees, active research) but broader in scope than NUWEE's water/environmental engineering specialization, dominating the rankings above NUWEE.

Direct peers

• IHE Delft Institute for Water Education: UNESCO-affiliated specialized graduate institute for water education based in Delft, Netherlands. Most directly comparable international peer in terms of water-sector specialization, research mandate, and training of water professionals from developing and transitional economies.
• Sumy State University: Major regional state university in northeastern Ukraine with broad technical and engineering programs. Comparable to NUWEE as a regional multi-faculty technical university with strong international partnership focus, distance learning, and STEM research orientation.
• National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine: Kyiv-based national research university focused on life sciences, ecology, water resources, and environmental management. Comparable in niche overlap (water/nature resource education and research), state-university status, and postgraduate programs including doctoral defense.
• Lviv Polytechnic National University: One of Ukraine's largest and oldest state polytechnic universities, located in Lviv. Directly comparable to NUWEE as a national technical university with broad engineering/applied science programs, active Erasmus+ partnerships, and similar state accreditation and governance structure.
• Odesa State Environmental University: Ukrainian state university specializing in environmental sciences, meteorology, and water-related disciplines. Closest thematic overlap with NUWEE within the Ukrainian higher-education system for environmental and water-resource education and research.
• National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute": Ukraine's flagship national polytechnic university located in Kyiv. Both are state-level technical universities offering engineering and technical degrees with multi-level programs (bachelor/master/PhD) and substantial research output, making them directly comparable in scale and mission.

Regional players

• Lutsk National Technical University: Technical university located in Lutsk, Volyn Oblast, neighboring Rivne Oblast in northwestern Ukraine. Comparable as a regional state technical university serving a similar geographic catchment, with engineering and technical education programs targeting similar student populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nuwm_ua
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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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