National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

What National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy does

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (НаУКМА / NaUKMA) is a public national university of Ukraine, headquartered at vul. Skovorody 2, Kyiv, founded originally in 1632 by Patriarch Petro Mohyla as the Kyiv-Mohyla Collegium and re-established in 1991 following Ukrainian independence. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and serves Ukrainian and international students through bachelor's, master's, doctoral, certificate, and preparatory programs across eight faculties: Humanities, Economics, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Social Technologies, Informatics, Health/Social Work/Psychology, and the Kyiv-Mohyla School of Professional and Continuing Education. The university supports research via more than 40 specialized centers and laboratories, maintains two peer-reviewed academic journals (Kyiv-Mohyla Law and Politics Journal; Kyiv-Mohyla Humanities Journal), and runs a Publishing House.\n\nThe technology stack centers on conventional academic infrastructure: DistEdu (distedu.ukma.edu.ua) e-learning platform, eKMAIR electronic institutional repository, the Student Information System at my.ukma.edu.ua, the Computer Centre, the Scientific Library (library.ukma.edu.ua), and dedicated domains for admissions (vstup.ukma.edu.ua), international cooperation (dfc.ukma.edu.ua), and the Job & Career Center (jcc.ukma.edu.ua). The Job & Career Center, established in 1994, was the first of its kind in Ukraine and partners with alumni-founded companies including UNIT.City, Reface, and Uklon. KMBS (kmbs.ua) is the affiliated business school, and a Military Training Program supports reserve officer preparation.\n\nThe business model is multi-stream and not centered on commercial revenue: state budget allocations for state-ordered educational services and research, tuition fees for contract-based programs at all levels (not publicly disclosed), charitable donations channeled through the International Charitable Fund for the Revival of KMA (founded 1995), sister foundations in Ukraine, the United States (est. 773-490-9797), and Canada, and research grants from international funders including Wellcome Trust, ERASMUS+ (notably the BACE Capacity Building project), the European Commission (Jean Monnet Chair and Centre of Excellence — the first and only in Ukraine), and the DILA Foundation (memorandum signed July 29, 2025). Distribution combines traditional on-campus education, the centralized Ukrainian national admission system, distance learning via DistEdu, and international recruitment through the International Cooperation Department, with the institution currently operating under wartime conditions following a 2022 Russian attack that caused physical damage.

Name

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Legal name

Національний університет «Києво-Могилянська академія»

Website

https://ukma.edu.ua

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy is a 410-year-old Ukrainian national university in Kyiv offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs across eight faculties, sustained by state funding, tuition, charitable foundations, and international research grants.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Academic research
• Distance learning
• Doctoral programs
• University degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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 from student tuition for contract-based (paid) educational programs across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels
2. State Budget Funding: Government funding based on state order for education services and scientific research
3. Charitable Donations and Grants: International charitable foundations (USA, Canada, Ukraine) provide funding for restoration, scholarships, and development projects. Endowment funds generate ongoing support for specific purposes.
4. Scientific Research Grants: Funding from international research projects including Wellcome Trust, ERASMUS+, and other grant programs for scientific research activities

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy is a public national university delivering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs across humanities, natural sciences, economics, law, informatics, social sciences, and health disciplines. Educational services are delivered both through traditional on-campus instruction at the Kyiv campus and via the DistEdu e-learning platform, complemented by research activities across more than 40 specialized centers and laboratories.

Product overview

The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio comprising undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties (Humanities, Economics, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Health, and Information Technology). The university provides both traditional on-campus education and e-learning through its DistEdu platform, supported by an institutional repository (eKMAIR) and a Scientific Library. Student services include a pioneering Job & Career Centre (established 1994) for employment support, a Preparatory Department for entrance exam preparation, and military training for reserve officers. Research activities are conducted through over 40 specialized centers and laboratories. Cultural and sports facilities, along with publishing services (Kyiv-Mohyla Publishing House), support the university's mission to provide comprehensive academic education in Ukraine.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Job & Career Center (Центр кар'єри та працевлаштування студентства): Career counseling, skills development workshops, internships, and job placement services for NaUKMA students and graduates; established in 1994 as the first unit of its kind in Ukraine.
• eKMAIR (Electronic Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Institutional Repository)
• DistEdu (Платформа е-навчання)
• Докторська школа НаУКМА імені родини Юхименків (Doctoral School)
• Міжнародний Благодійний Фонд відродження КМА (International Charitable Fund for the Revival of KMA)

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs across multiple faculties at NaUKMA, awarded under European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) standards and recognized within Ukraine; designed for prospective students entering higher education after secondary school.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate degree programs in humanities, sciences, economics, law, informatics, social sciences, and health disciplines; include English-taught Master's programs for international students and the Master's in Healthcare Management.
• Doctoral Programs (PhD) — Yukhymenko Family Doctoral School Third-cycle doctoral (PhD) studies, including implementation of a practical model for doctoral education at NaUKMA, for researchers and academics pursuing doctoral qualifications.
• Certificate Programs Non-degree certificate programs in selected disciplines, delivered through the Kyiv-Mohyla School of Professional and Continuing Education for working professionals and lifelong learners.
• DistEdu E-Learning Platform Online learning management platform providing distance education delivery, online courses, and remote degree programs for NaUKMA students and foreign learners (including Ukrainian-language courses for foreigners).
• Preparatory Department (NMT Test Preparation Courses) Preparatory courses designed to prepare prospective students for the Ukrainian National Multi-Subject Testing (NMT) university entrance examination, supporting admission to NaUKMA and other Ukrainian universities.
• Kyiv-Mohyla Business School (KMBS) Business school offering professional business education programs under the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, serving professionals seeking executive and continuing business education.
• Job & Career Center Career counseling and employment services for NaUKMA students and graduates, including exclusive internship and job databases and annual career fairs; supports employer recruitment of graduates.
• Scientific Library Academic library of NaUKMA providing research materials, scholarly resources, and digital repository access for students, faculty, and researchers.
• Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Publishing House Publishing house producing academic journals, monographs, textbooks, and scientific publications for the NaUKMA academic community and the broader Ukrainian scholarly readership.
• Military Training Program Military training program at NaUKMA providing reserve officer preparation for enrolled students in accordance with Ukrainian military education policy.
• International Cooperation Department (ERASMUS+ and Exchange Programs) Department managing international partnerships, academic mobility programs, and ERASMUS+ projects for NaUKMA students and faculty.
• Cultural-Art Centre Cultural and artistic center providing events, art exhibitions, concerts, and creative activities for the NaUKMA community.

Quantifiable outcome

• First university in Ukraine to establish Job & Career Center (1994)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERASMUS+ (BACE Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Academic Capacity in Global Health in the Eastern Europe - Central Asia Region (BACE) project under ERASMUS+ Capacity Building in Higher Education. Focuses on strengthening healthcare education and academic capacity in the region.
• Global Mentorship InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing mentorship opportunities between NaUKMA students and international professionals and business leaders.
• European Commission (Jean Monnet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the first Jean Monnet Chair in EU law and Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in European Studies in Ukraine, promoting European integration studies and EU law education.
• Ukrainian Employers and CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob & Career Center partners with leading Ukrainian companies including those founded by KMA alumni (UNIT.City, Reface, Uklon) for student internships, recruitment, and career development opportunities.
• Soros Centers for Contemporary Art NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with Soros Center for Contemporary Art that operated in the Old Academic Building from 1997-2008, contributing to the development of Ukrainian contemporary art scene.
• RIBBON International (Faktura 10)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cultural events including the Jannis Kounellis exhibition at the Old Academic Building, involving collaboration with museums and cultural institutions in Ukraine.
• Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary charitable foundation supporting NaUKMA development, managing scholarship programs, fundraising, and donor relations. Established by Supervisory Board, graduates, staff, and Alumni Association.
• Ecotech UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership memorandum for environmental and sustainability initiatives at the university.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Central European University (CEU): Privately-funded research university with a social-sciences and humanities focus, originally founded in Budapest. Comparable to NaUKMA in mission emphasis on democratic values, civic engagement, and European academic integration, though operating at a larger international scale.
• Charles University: Czech Republic's oldest and most prestigious university (founded 1348) with comprehensive graduate and professional schools. Comparable to NaUKMA as a Central European heritage research university with strong European integration credentials and an emphasis on multi-disciplinary research.
• University of Warsaw: Poland's largest and most prestigious research university, with a comprehensive faculty structure including strong humanities, law, and social sciences. Comparable to NaUKMA as a Central European public research university serving as a regional anchor for EU-oriented scholarship.
• National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Business School (KMBS): Wholly-owned business-education subsidiary of NaUKMA offering professional business education programs. Listed as a separate peer because it operates as an adjacent business-education provider within the broader Ukrainian higher-education ecosystem, competing with broader executive education programs.

Direct peers

• Ukrainian Catholic University: Lviv-based private university with a humanities-and-social-sciences focus and strong European integration emphasis. Comparable to NaUKMA in academic quality reputation, transparent governance ethos, and Jesuit-style liberal-arts approach to higher education in Ukraine.
• Karazin Kharkiv National University: One of Ukraine's oldest research universities (founded 1804), offering a similar comprehensive faculty portfolio. Directly comparable as a heritage public research university, though currently operating under severe war-related disruption in Kharkiv.
• Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (National Technical University of Ukraine): Ukraine's leading technical/STEM university, also based in Kyiv, with a comparable multi-faculty structure and significant research output. Competes with NaUKMA for top students, particularly in informatics and economics, and for state budget allocations.
• Kyiv School of Economics (KSE): Private Kyiv-based university focused on economics, business, and public policy with strong international donor support. Directly comparable to NaUKMA's economics faculty in target audience, English-language instruction, and partnerships with Western institutions.
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: Ukraine's oldest and largest classical research university, located in Kyiv and offering a comprehensive multi-faculty portfolio including humanities, law, economics, and natural sciences. Directly comparable to NaUKMA as the most prestigious domestic competitor serving overlapping student segments and competing for the same state-funded research grants.

Emerging players

• European Humanities University: Belarus-in-exile university now operating in Vilnius, focused on humanities, social sciences, and European integration studies. Comparable to NaUKMA in regional academic leadership, civic-engagement mission, and donor-supported funding model during wartime and political pressure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries8 records

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