Rivne State Humanitarian University

What Rivne State Humanitarian University does

Rivne State Humanitarian University (Рівненський державний гуманітарний університет, abbreviated РДГУ/RSHU) is a Ukrainian state higher-education institution headquartered in Rivne at vul. Stepana Bandery 12, with an 85-year operating history dating to 1940/1941. The university delivers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across nine faculties covering music, arts, pedagogy, psychology, mathematics and computer science (including Software Engineering), natural sciences, management and economics, history, philology, physical education and sports, and social work. It operates four detached structural subdivisions: Sarny Pedagogical College, Dubno College, Dubno College of Culture and Arts, and Rivne Music College. Technology infrastructure consists of a distance learning platform (do.rshu.edu.ua), an institutional repository (repository.rshu.edu.ua), and a library system (library.rshu.edu.ua); no proprietary AI or machine-learning technology is described.

The business model is a hybrid of state budget allocations (state-order student quotas, державне замовлення) from the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, contract-based tuition fees (платне навчання) for non-state-funded students, EU-funded project grants (Erasmus+, including a €400,000 COOL-APA KA2 award for 2025–2027), and ancillary revenue from dormitory fees, scientific conferences, and specialized academic councils that conduct dissertation defenses. Pricing is published annually in admission handbooks, with separate rates for state-funded and contract-based positions and a partial voucher system (Ваучер) reducing tuition for eligible programs. Customer segments span domestic high-school graduates entering via national ZNO/ЄВІ examinations, graduate and postgraduate students, international students recruited via agents in Azerbaijan and India, internally displaced persons (ВПО) housed in dormitories, and in-service teachers seeking continuing-education qualifications. The university pursues international academic mobility through 25+ partner institutions across Europe, North America, and Asia and operates under multi-year state accreditation extending through 2031 for several core programs.

Name

Rivne State Humanitarian University

Legal name

Рівненський державний гуманітарний університет

Website

http://www.rshu.edu.ua/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rivne State Humanitarian University

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Teacher training education
• Distance learning platforms
• Academic research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivne

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fee Revenue (Contract Students): Revenue from students enrolled in paid (contract-based) educational programs, which supplements state-funded positions. Tuition rates are set annually and published in the admission information materials.
2. State Budget Funding (State Order): Core operational funding received from the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science (МОН) through state-ordered student quotas (державне замовлення), allocated annually based on program accreditation and enrollment targets.
3. International Project Grants: EU-funded project grants such as Erasmus+ and COOL-APA provide direct project financing (e.g., 400,000 EUR for COOL-APA) and equipment donations (AMUSE project equipment grant from EU), supplementing institutional budget for specific initiatives.
4. Research and Scientific Services: Revenue from scientific conferences, research publications, and specialized academic degree councils (Спеціалізовані вчені ради) that conduct dissertation defense evaluations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rivne State Humanitarian University (RSHU) is a Ukrainian state higher education institution founded in 1941, offering accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across nine faculties covering pedagogy, humanities, sciences, arts, music, psychology, IT, management, and social work. It delivers education through on-campus instruction at its Rivne headquarters and four detached college campuses (Sarny, Dubno x2, Rivne Music), supported by a distance learning platform (do.rshu.edu.ua), institutional repository, and student dormitories. The university also conducts scientific research, operates specialized academic councils for dissertation defense, and runs international academic mobility programs under Erasmus+, COOL-APA, and bilateral agreements with 25+ partner universities worldwide.

Product overview

Rivne State Humanitarian University offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem consisting of distance learning platforms, institutional digital repositories, library services, and international academic mobility programs. The university's product portfolio centers on its distance education service (Сервіс дистанційної освіти) which enables remote learning delivery, complemented by an institutional repository (Інституційний репозитарій) for archiving academic outputs, and extensive international mobility programs that facilitate student and faculty exchanges with partner institutions across multiple countries. These integrated services support the university's core educational mission across its numerous faculties spanning humanities, sciences, arts, and professional education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Бакалавр) Four-year undergraduate programs across nine faculties covering secondary education, pedagogy, psychology, computer science, software engineering, mathematics, history, philology, music, fine arts, choreography, management, marketing, economics, social work, physical therapy, and ecology, leading to a bachelor's degree and state diploma. Available in both state-funded (budget) and contract-based (paid) tracks, with admission based on Ukrainian national entrance examinations (ZNO/NMT).
• Master's Degree Programs (Магістр) Two-year master's-level postgraduate programs for bachelor's degree holders across the university's faculties, offering advanced academic and professional qualification in pedagogy, psychology, philology, history, management, computer science, arts, and other specializations. Includes taught coursework and research components.
• PhD / Doctoral Programs (Доктор філософії) Doctoral (PhD / Doctor of Philosophy) research programs and specialized academic councils (Спеціалізовані вчені ради) that authorize dissertation defenses in pedagogy, psychology, philology, history, economics, and other disciplines. Awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) academic degree.
• Distance Education Service (Сервіс дистанційної освіти)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 350 participants in the annual All-Ukrainian scientific conference for students and young scholars
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

51 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Academy named after Jan Długosz in Częstochowa (Польща)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner since 2016 with an open-ended agreement covering student exchange, dual-diploma programs, joint research, conferences, and academic mobility. Joint training programs in Practical Psychology and Computer Science at the undergraduate level.
• University of Rzeszów (Żешувський університет, Польща)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen-ended agreement (since 2015) for joint research, faculty and student exchange, educational program implementation, and Erasmus+ academic mobility for students.
• Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Фінляндія)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the COOL-APA Erasmus+ KA2 project (€400,000 funding, 2025-2027). Collaborates on developing a 30-ECTS Adapted Physical Activity certification program combining online and onsite learning.
• Munster Technological University (Ірландія)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in COOL-APA Erasmus+ KA2 project consortium focused on Adapted Physical Activity education and inclusive digital tools.
• Lithuanian Sports University (Литва)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in COOL-APA Erasmus+ KA2 project consortium for Adapted Physical Activity education development.
• National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport (Україна)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian consortium partner in COOL-APA project, collaborating on Adapted Physical Activity research instruments and national implementation.
• Palacký University Olomouc (Чехія)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in COOL-APA Erasmus+ KA2 project consortium, contributing to Adapted Physical Activity curriculum development and inclusive pedagogy.
• European Union (Erasmus+ AMUSE Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject 101179404-AMUSE ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE funded by the EU, implementing Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) methodology across Ukraine's education system. EU provided modern equipment to RDHU under this project.
• Lublin Polytechnic (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016, open-ended agreement for joint research, faculty exchange, student training, dual-diploma programs, and publication of research results.
• Goethe-Institut (Germany/Ukraine)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2017, cooperation for promotion and development of the German language in Rivne, teacher training and qualification upgrading, and operation of the German Language Center of RDHU.
• Peace Corps (USA/Global)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016, cooperation in teaching English to students and faculty exchange in English language instruction.
• Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen-ended agreement for joint scientific research, faculty exchange, student mobility, educational program implementation, and experience sharing in arts education.
• Music Academy in Kraków (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2019, scientific, creative, educational-methodological, cultural, and social cooperation in music education and arts.
• Warsaw School of Management / Wyższa Szkoła Menedżerska (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2020, open-ended agreement for scientific, didactic-educational, methodological, and organizational cooperation among faculty, students, doctoral candidates, and administrative staff.
• Bielsko-Biała Higher School of Finance and Law / ANSBB (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement 2022-2027 for educational and research cooperation including faculty and student exchanges, joint project development, and collaborative research.
• Academy of Pedagogy named after Maria Grzegorzewska (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural, educational, and research cooperation agreement signed for 2025.
• Tarnów Academy / Академія імені Тадеуша Костйолкі Шльонські (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner2018-2028 agreement for scientific, organizational, cultural-educational cooperation, joint research, and faculty/student exchange.
• Pomorska Akademia w Słupsku (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016 (extended), for exchange of teaching experience, academic staff, and student mobility.
• State Academy of Applied Sciences in Koszalin / PAN S (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024-2025 agreement for cultural, educational, and scientific cooperation.
• Academy of Arts in Szczecin (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016, open-ended agreement for scientific, technical, economic cooperation, educational-methodological activity, talent development, and socio-cultural collaboration.
• University of Informatics in Łódź / WSIU (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen-ended agreement for joint development of educational and research projects, conferences, seminars, monograph and textbook preparation.
• Wyższa Szkoła Uni-Terra in Poznań (Польща)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2019, open-ended agreement for joint research, faculty and student exchange, and educational program sharing.
• Fulbright Program in UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic exchange program offering mobility and research opportunities for RDHU faculty and students.
• European Commission / House of Europe (EU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU program offering creative and professional exchange opportunities for Ukrainian academics and students.
• Global UGRAD (US State Department Exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. government exchange program for higher education students in Ukraine, managed through the U.S. Embassy.
• EducationUSA (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Department of State network providing academic exchange and internship opportunities organized through RDHU international relations.
• AIESEC UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational youth organization offering professional and youth internships facilitated through the university's international office.
• DAAD — German Academic Exchange Service (Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman academic exchange service offering internship and exchange opportunities for Ukrainian students and faculty.
• MITACS Ukraine (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational initiative for research internships in Canada, offering opportunities for RDHU graduate students.
• Embassy of France in UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2006, cooperation under the 'Integrating into European Education' project to establish a French language branch at the Romance-Germanic Philology Department.
• US Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF Global)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2021, cooperation for improving educational and upbringing processes, creating conditions for idea exchange, experience sharing, information security, and cybersecurity.
• International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024-2027 cooperation in civic education program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• British-Ukrainian Twinning Initiative / Mariupol State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024-2025 partnership under the English4Ukraine language learning project, supporting English language instruction.
• University of Economics in Bratislava (Словаччина)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016, open-ended agreement for educational and research cooperation and academic mobility of faculty and students.
• Open University of Switzerland (Швейцарія)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2017, open-ended international cooperation in educational and research services.
• Electrenai Cultural Center (Литва)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner2020-2025 agreement for joint educational-methodological activity, talent development, and academic mobility of faculty and students.
• Porta Vitae Foundation (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2018, open-ended agreement for volunteer course implementation, volunteer program development, and joint educational project development and deployment.
• Scientific Society of Sports Law (Польща)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2019, joint scientific research, faculty exchange, and educational program collaboration in the field of sports law and sports management.
• Ostwind MMC (Азербайджан)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2024-open-ended agreement for conducting promotional activities for student recruitment, identifying potential applicants, verifying original documents, organizing admissions, and providing facilities for consultations and entrance examinations.
• GREEK GROUP (Індія)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2022-2025 information cooperation regarding the educational process of foreign students, facilitating recruitment of Indian nationals.
• Alijanov Nasib (Азербайджан)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2025-2026 agreement for identifying potential applicants, verifying original documents, organizing admissions, and providing facilities for entrance examinations in Azerbaijan.
• Tural Management (Болгарія)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization and conduct of student internships, facilitating practical training placements.
• Rivne Regional State Administration (Рівненська ОДА)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner supporting university events, providing state honors to faculty, and participating in anniversary celebrations (85th anniversary). The Governor (Олександр Коваль) publicly affirmed support for the university's development as a cultural and educational center for Rivne region.
• AT KB PrivatBankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnership for skilled graduate pipeline and provision of charitable financial assistance for procurement of automation software (HR, accounting, student records systems). Meeting included rector Roman Pavliv and PrivatBank's Northwestern Regional Director Yuriy Voytenko.
• Rivne Oblast Football AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation signed to develop student sports, supporting the university's sports education and athletic programs.
• Central Ukrainian State University named after Volodymyr VynnychenkomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation signed between rectors for inter-university partnership in education, science, innovation technology, joint projects, conferences, seminars, training, and academic mobility programs.
• Demydiv Lyceum (Демидівський ліцей)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for educational and career orientation, facilitating connections between the university and regional secondary schools.
• Rivne Phytosanitary Testing Laboratory of the State Consumer Protection ServicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum signed in May 2026 for cooperation in training highly qualified specialists in biology, developing scientific activities, organizing practical student training, and implementing joint educational and research projects.
• National Academy of Managerial Staff of Culture and ArtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation for cultural and arts education development, joint events, and academic exchange.
• Operational Command 'West' of the Armed Forces of UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary partnership expanding cooperation for defense-related academic programs, career orientation for military personnel, and support for the university's military-affiliated students and veterans.
• National Agency on Corruption Prevention (НАЗК) — Project 'Transparent Universities'majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity participates in the 'Transparent Universities' anti-corruption initiative led by NAZK, demonstrating institutional commitment to transparency and good governance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University: Public regional university in Lutsk, western Ukraine, offering multidisciplinary programs across humanities, sciences, and pedagogy. Directly comparable as a state multi-faculty university serving a neighboring Ukrainian oblast with similar international mobility and Erasmus+ engagement.
• Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University: State comprehensive university in Ivano-Frankivsk offering bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs across education, humanities, natural sciences, and physical education. Comparable regional state university with broad disciplinary coverage and similar faculty structure.
• Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University: State pedagogical university in western Ukraine focused on teacher training, pedagogy, psychology, and humanities with multi-faculty structure. Closely comparable as a regional state teacher-training university with similar mission, scale, and European partnership profile.
• Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University: State pedagogical university in Lviv Oblast offering teacher education and humanities programs with multi-campus structure. Comparable as a regional state pedagogical university serving western Ukraine with similar student segments and faculty mix.
• Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University: State pedagogical university in central-western Ukraine offering teacher training, philology, and pedagogy programs. Directly comparable regional state university with similar disciplinary focus on education and humanities and comparable enrollment scale.
• Uzhhorod National University: State classical university in western Ukraine offering broad multidisciplinary programs including humanities, sciences, law, and medicine. Comparable as a regional state university with multi-faculty structure and similar international mobility orientation.
• Khmelnytskyi National University: State regional university offering education, humanities, IT, and engineering programs across multiple faculties. Comparable as a regional state comprehensive university serving a single oblast with similar faculty mix and applied sciences orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University: Larger capital-city university in Kyiv with extensive teacher education, humanities, and IT programs. Comparable as a Ukrainian pedagogical university with broader scale and urban capital positioning, serving as an incumbent benchmark for RSHU's programs.
• National Pedagogical Dragomanov University: Major national pedagogical university in Kyiv with extensive teacher training, pedagogy, and humanities programs. Comparable as a state pedagogical university with national-level scope, larger scale, and similar disciplinary focus on education.

Regional players

• Lutsk National Technical University: State technical university in neighboring Volyn Oblast offering engineering, IT, and applied sciences programs. Comparable as a regional state university in adjacent western Ukraine, partially overlapping with RSHU's IT and engineering offerings but with stronger technical focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rdgu1998
• Instagraminstagram.com/rshu.university
• TikToktiktok.com/@rshu_university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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