Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy

What Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy does

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy named after O.M. Beketov (KhNUMG) is a state higher education institution in Kharkiv, Ukraine, operating under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Founded in 1922 as the All-Ukrainian Technical College of Communal Economy and granted national university status in 2013, KhNUMG is the oldest specialized higher-education institution in Ukraine's urban-economy sector. It delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across urban infrastructure, municipal services, construction, energy, transport, economics, and management, supplemented by preparatory courses, continuing-education and requalification programs, and inclusive-education services. The university serves approximately 7,000 students (including more than 500 international students), and extends its reach through 10 regional educational-consulting centers across Ukraine, two vocational colleges (Electromechanical, Housing-Communal), and a distance-learning platform (cdn.kname.edu.ua / dl.kname.edu.ua).

The university's technology stack includes a digital repository (eprints.kname.edu.ua) with over 25,000 educational-methodological publications, a MOODLE-based LMS (dl.kname.edu.ua), an ERP-based scheduling system (erp.kname.edu.ua), a Microsoft Office 365 / Yammer environment, and a StrikePlagiarism academic-integrity platform. Applied research is concentrated in dedicated centers including the Energy-Innovation Hub (with the ENERGO mobile application, launched October 2020), the CERAMIC LABORATORY for ceramics and glass technology, the Technology Transfer Center Megapolis, and the Academic Science-Educational Complex ANOK Resurs. The Scientific-Technical Library holds more than 1 million items.

KhNUMG's revenue model combines four streams: (1) state-budget funding tied to allocated student-places for tuition-free study, (2) contract-based fee-paying tuition for self-funded students, (3) continuing-education, professional-development and requalification revenue (operated through the Centre for Pre-University Education and Career), and (4) licensing of educational software and proprietary resources — exemplified by the 2024 PE Limited oil-and-gas software licensing arrangement. The institution does not publicly disclose financial figures. Customer segments include prospective Ukrainian and international students (primary), municipal governments and Amalgamated Territorial Communities (OTGs) for consulting and strategy work, and working professionals seeking continuing education. Strategic industry partnerships with Schneider Electric, Ukrenergo, Sigma Software, Turboatom, and PE Limited anchor curricula to employer pipelines and technology-transfer outcomes.

Name

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy

Legal name

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy named after O.M. Beketov (Харківський національний університет міського господарства імені О.М. Бекетова)

Website

https://kname.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy is a Ukrainian state national university founded in 1922 that trains specialists in urban infrastructure, municipal services, construction, energy, and management across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels for ~7,000 students, supplemented by vocational colleges, continuing-education programs, and applied research centers.

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Higher Education

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Urban economy research
• Construction engineering degrees
• Professional development courses
• Municipal services training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kharkiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Budget Funding: As a national university, the university receives government funding based on allocated state budget places for tuition-free (budget) student positions across all educational levels — bachelor's, master's, and doctoral.
2. Contract-Based (Fee-Paying) Education: Tuition fees from students studying on a contractual (fee-paying) basis constitute a significant revenue stream, administered through the university's public finance and accounting departments.
3. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Revenue from professional qualification advancement courses, retraining programs, and preparatory courses operated by the Centre for Pre-University Education and Career (CDOK).
4. Licensing of Software and Educational Resources: The university receives educational software licenses from industry partners (e.g., PE Limited) which are integrated into curricula, and provides its own developed software/applications to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy is a state higher education institution delivering accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in urban economy, construction, energy, transport, economics, and management. Beyond degree programs, it operates specialized applied research and training centers (Energy-Innovation Hub, CERAMIC LABORATORY, Technology Transfer Center Megapolis), provides continuing professional development and requalification courses, and delivers vocational training through two affiliated colleges.

Product overview

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and research services. The university operates as a unified educational ecosystem comprising undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across urban economy, construction, energy, transport, economics, and management disciplines. Core offerings include specialized research centers such as the Energy-Innovation Hub (with ENERGO app), CERAMIC LABORATORY for ceramics/glass technology, Technology Transfer Center Megapolis, and Children's Development Center. Supporting platforms include MOODLE-based distance learning and a digital repository with 25,000+ publications. The university also provides preparatory courses, professional qualification programs, inclusive education services, and maintains a scientific library with 1 million+ items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Degree Programs (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD) Accredited higher education degree programs at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels across multiple specializations including urban economy, construction, energy, transport, economics, management, computing, and architecture. Designed for prospective Ukrainian and international students seeking recognized qualifications in urban and municipal economy disciplines.
• Preparatory Courses Pre-university preparation programs offered by the Centre for Pre-University Education and Career (CDOK) to help prospective students prepare for higher education admission.
• Continuing Education and Professional Retraining Continuing education, professional qualification advancement, and requalification programs for working professionals seeking skill upgrades, delivered through the Continuing Professional Development Centre (cpk.kname.edu.ua).
• Distance Learning Program (Дистанційна форма) Remote education delivery via the centralized distance learning platform (cdn.kname.edu.ua) and the Moodle-based learning management system (dl.kname.edu.ua), providing digital course access and virtual classroom capabilities.
• Vocational Education (Electromechanical College and Housing and Communal College) Vocational-level higher education delivered through two structural college divisions, the Electromechanical College and the Housing and Communal College, providing entry-level pathways to higher education.
• Energy-Innovation Hub and ENERGO Mobile Application Innovation center for energy efficiency research and education, featuring the ENERGO smartphone application for energy consumption monitoring and management, developed by university researchers.
• Technology Transfer Center Megapolis Technology transfer center serving as a platform for collaboration between science, business, and government sectors.
• Vocational Training through Electromechanical College and Housing and Communal College Vocational-level training delivered through two structural colleges wholly owned by the university, providing entry points to higher education pathways.
• Digital Repository (eprints.kname.edu.ua) Digital repository containing over 25,000 educational-methodological publications and academic works for student and researcher access.
• Solar Power Station Laboratory Solar energy educational-scientific laboratory opened in November 2016 in partnership with Schneider Electric, providing equipment and expertise for the educational-scientific laboratory used by students and researchers in the energy field.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 students enrolled including 500+ international students
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• PE LimitednotableTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024PE Limited, a leading developer of oil and gas engineering software, provided 10 educational software licenses to the university in July 2024. The software is used by leading global oil and gas companies and is integrated into the university's curricula for training specialists in the oil and gas sector.
• TurboatomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Turboatom, a major turbine manufacturing enterprise, signed a cooperation agreement with the university in November 2019 to support specialist training and potentially collaborate on research and development projects.
• Sigma SoftwarenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Sigma Software began cooperation with KhNUE in October 2019 for joint development of new applications, collaborative projects, and research in IT and software engineering. This was part of a broader initiative to modernize IT education at the university.
• UkrenergocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Ukrenergo and KhNUE launched a joint master's program for training future electrical energy specialists, combining industry expertise with academic curricula to address Ukraine's energy sector talent needs.
• Magna Charta CommitteecoreOthers · 1 January 2018In 2018, the university joined the signatories of the Magna Charta Universitatum, committing to fundamental principles of university autonomy, academic freedom, and the European integration of higher education.
• Schneider ElectricnotableTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2016Schneider Electric opened a solar energy laboratory (Solar Power Station) at the university in November 2016, providing equipment and expertise for the educational-scientific laboratory used by students and researchers in the energy field.
• International Association of Universities (IAU)notableOthersThe university is a member of the International Association of Universities, an organization that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among universities globally.
• European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI)notableOthersThe university is represented in the European Federation of National Engineering Associations, supporting international recognition of engineering education standards.
• UN Global Compact in UkrainenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university maintains cooperation with the UN Global Compact in Ukraine, including meetings between students and UN Global Compact Ukraine representatives on topics of entrepreneurship and sustainable development (as noted in a June 2026 event).
• Mayors Covenant for Eastern Partnership (EU)notableOthersThe university participates in the EU Mayors Covenant for Eastern Partnership initiative, supporting sustainable energy and CO2 reduction strategies for cities. The university developed a CO2 Emissions Reduction Strategy to 2050.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Budapest University of Technology and Economics: Hungary's principal technical university with architecture, civil engineering, and energy programs that overlap KhNUMG's portfolio. A Central European peer in the same technical-university category, competing in the broader regional market for international students.
• Warsaw University of Technology: Leading Polish technical university with strong programs in civil engineering, environmental engineering, and urban planning. Comparable as a Central European technical university serving neighboring country markets, and a regional alternative that may draw students who might otherwise have considered KhNUMG.

Direct peers

• Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA): Ukraine's leading national university specializing in construction, architecture, and urban planning. The closest direct peer to KhNUMG in terms of discipline mix and degree portfolio, serving as the primary Kyiv-based alternative for students in construction and urban-economy programs.
• V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Kharkiv's flagship classical research university, offering broad STEM and social-science programs. Competes with KhNUMG for the same Kharkiv talent pool and for international students, while operating with a more generalist (rather than urban-economy-specialized) mandate.
• Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture: Dnipro-based state academy of civil engineering and architecture offering parallel urban-economy and construction programs. Comparable in size and mission to KhNUMG, providing a benchmark for Ukrainian regional peers in the same specialty segment.
• Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture: Regional Ukrainian technical higher-education institution focused on civil engineering, architecture, and construction economics. Closely comparable to KhNUMG in program mix and target student base, though operating in southern Ukraine with a regional-recruitment focus.
• National Technical University 'Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute': Major technical university also based in Kharkiv with broad engineering and applied-science programs. Direct competitor for technical students in the same city, with overlapping engineering and energy disciplines but a wider (less urban-economy-specialized) portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute: Kyiv's flagship national technical university with extensive engineering, energy, and IT programs. A broader incumbent that competes with KhNUMG for engineering and energy students nationally, though with a far wider and less urban-economy-focused mandate.
• Lviv Polytechnic National University: Ukraine's largest and oldest technical university, with broad engineering, architecture, and construction programs that overlap KhNUMG's portfolio. Acts as a broader incumbent in the same space, with significantly greater scale and stronger western-Ukraine positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/beketovuni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beketov-university

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