Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics

What Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics does

Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics (Державний торговельно-економічний університет / Київський національний торговельно-економічний університет, ДТЕУ/КНТЕУ) is a state-owned higher education institution founded in 1946 in Kyiv, Ukraine, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The university specializes in trade, economics, business administration, law, finance, IT, hospitality and tourism, and commodity expertise, delivering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across six faculties, supplemented by executive MBA and second-degree programs through the Institute of Higher Qualification. Its core operational technology is the МІА: Освіта educational process management system and an associated distance learning platform (cdn.knute.edu.ua) used to deliver online courses to enrolled students.

The institution operates a distributed model anchored by its main campus at 19 Kioto Street in Kyiv and an unusually broad network of 9 regional institutes and affiliated colleges spanning Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, Uzhhorod, Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Kolomyia, and Burshtyn. The product portfolio includes degree programs, the business incubator, a technology transfer center, a business simulation center, and dedicated English-language programs for international students. Marketing is conducted through the institutional website (knute.edu.ua, with new platform sute.edu.ua launched May 2026), social media across Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Telegram, and Instagram, a website chatbot, and open-day admissions events.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public Ukrainian university: state budget funding combined with tuition fees for specific educational programs, supplemented by employer partnerships, ERASMUS+ mobility grants, and EUA and Magna Charta Universitatum affiliation. Customer segments include prospective higher-education students (primary), international students, working professionals and lifelong learners, employer and industry partners, and regional students from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The rector is Anatoliy Mazaraki, and the institution is governed by academic and supervisory councils under the Ministry of Education and Science.

Name

Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics

Legal name

Державний торговельно-економічний університет

Website

https://knute.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics is a Ukrainian state university founded in 1946 that delivers bachelor's through doctoral programs in trade, economics, business, law, and IT across 9 regional branches, with English-language international programs and a distance learning platform.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAJ

International Business & Global Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

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Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Business and economics education
• Trade and commerce studies
• Distance learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics is a state higher education institution delivering accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in international trade, economics, business administration, law, finance, IT, hospitality and tourism, and journalism. Education is delivered through a Kyiv main campus, 9 regional institutes and colleges across Ukraine, and a distance learning platform, with executive education and MBA programs offered through the Institute of Higher Qualification.

Product overview

Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics (ДТЕУ/КНТЕУ) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and educational services. The university provides undergraduate (Bachelor) and graduate (Master) degree programs across multiple faculties including International Trade and Law, Trade and Marketing, Economics, Management and Psychology, Information Technologies, Technology and Business, and Finance and Accounting. Regional branches include institutes and colleges in Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, Uzhhorod, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, and Kolomyia. The institution also operates specialized units including a Business Incubator, Technology Transfer Center, Business Simulation Center, Distance Learning System (МІА: Освіта), a Crisis Management System, and offers Executive Education/MBA programs through the Institute of Higher Qualification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• МІА: Освіта та система дистанційного навчання: Distance learning management system used for educational process management

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Освітній ступінь «Бакалавр») Accredited four-year undergraduate degree programs offered across faculties including International Trade and Law, Trade and Marketing, Economics/Management/Psychology, Information Technologies, Technology and Business, and Finance and Accounting. Specializations cover international trade, marketing, finance, law, IT, hotel and restaurant business, and journalism. Available to applicants with complete general secondary education (ПЗСО) or educational qualification level 5 (НРК5), including simultaneous study conditions.
• Master's Degree Programs (Освітній ступінь «Магістр») Accredited graduate/master's degree programs for advanced specialization in business, economics, law, trade, finance, IT, hospitality, and related disciplines. Available to applicants holding educational qualification level 6 (НРК6).
• Doctoral Programs (Аспірантура і докторантура) Postgraduate research-degree programs (aspirantura and doctorantura) leading to candidate and doctoral dissertations, governed by specialized academic councils (Спеціалізовані вчені ради). Open to holders of master's degrees or equivalent qualifications.
• Institute of Higher Qualification Programs (MBA and Second Higher Education) Continuing and executive education programs delivered through the Institute of Higher Qualification, including MBA, second higher education, professional development, and higher qualification tracks for working professionals and lifelong learners.
• Distance Learning Programs (Система дистанційного навчання) Online and distance education delivery of bachelor's, master's, and continuing education programs for enrolled students, enabled by the university's Distance Learning System and МІА: Освіта educational process management system. Allows remote access to coursework, scheduling, exams, and academic records.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ERASMUS+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union program for education, youth, and sport. KNUTE participates in ERASMUS+ mobility and cooperation programs, facilitating student and staff exchanges with European universities and joint academic initiatives.
• European University Association (EUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNUTE is a member of the European University Association, a key organization connecting European universities to advance higher education, research, and policy dialogue across Europe.
• Magna Charta UniversitatumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNUTE is a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum, a foundational declaration of fundamental values of the university, including institutional autonomy, academic freedom, and social responsibility.
• Ministry of Education and Science of UkrainecoreOthersKNUTE operates as a state higher education institution under the supervision and regulation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (Міністерство освіти і науки України), which sets accreditation standards and educational frameworks.
• ERASMUS+ UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational ERASMUS+ office in Ukraine, supporting Ukrainian universities in participating in European education mobility and cooperation programs, including KNUTE.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Sumy State University: Regional Ukrainian state university with strong economics, management, and IT programs. Comparable as a state institution competing for students across Ukraine, including international recruitment in English-language programs.
• National Aviation University: Kyiv-based state university with economics, management, and IT programs. Comparable as a state institution targeting similar applicants in business and economics, with similar international and distance-learning offerings.
• Odesa National Polytechnic University: Regional Ukrainian technical university with economics and business programs. Comparable as a state institution serving a similar national applicant pool and offering international student pathways.

Emerging players

• International European University: Private Ukrainian university offering English-language business, economics, and IT programs. Comparable as a direct competitor for international students seeking English-medium business education in Ukraine.

Direct peers

• Lviv Polytechnic National University: Major Ukrainian state university with broad economics, IT, and business programs. Comparable as a multi-faculty state institution competing in the same national higher-education market, with similar distance-learning and international cooperation capabilities.
• V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Historic classical university offering bachelor's through doctoral programs including economics and finance. Comparable in scale, program breadth, and state status; also shares Ukraine-wide student recruitment dynamics.
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: Ukraine's flagship classical university, providing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs including economics and law. Comparable as a top-tier Kyiv-based state university competing for the same national applicant pool.
• Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (KNEU): Ukraine's premier state economics university, located in Kyiv. Directly comparable to KNUTE in mission (business/economics higher education), state status, and target student base; KNUTE's closest direct competitor for economics and trade students.
• National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA): Leading Ukrainian university offering strong programs in economics, business, and law with a similar bachelor's-through-doctoral portfolio. Comparable on academic positioning and competition for the same high-quality student pool.
• National Technical University of Ukraine 'Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute': Largest technical university in Ukraine with programs in IT, engineering, and economics. Comparable in scale, multi-faculty structure, state status, and Kyiv-based competition for IT and business students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xt.me/knteu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/kyotostreet
• Facebookfacebook.com/257199294443241
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/15099038
• Instagraminstagram.com/knute_news

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

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