Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics

What Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics does

Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics (KhNUE) is a Ukrainian public state university founded in 1930 and headquartered at Prospect Nauky 9a, Kharkiv. Named after Nobel laureate Simon Kuznets, the institution operates as a multi-institute structure comprising four educational-scientific institutes (Economics and Law; Information Technologies; Management and Marketing; International Relations) plus a Faculty for Training Foreign Citizens, delivering 72+ educational programs to a 7,250+ student body across bachelor's, master's, PhD, and doctoral levels, plus professional development and language certification services. Rector Tetiana Shtal has led the institution since 2024.

KhNUE runs a digital education ecosystem anchored by the Personal Learning Systems (PNS) academic management platform, an institutional repository ranked 207th globally by Google Scholar (with 27,300 indexed publications), and specialized facilities including a STEAM Laboratory, FabLab with 10 international fabrication centers, a cyber range, and dedicated media and hotel-restaurant business labs. The university maintains 16 international dual-degree programs with partner universities across 9 European countries (Austria, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, United Kingdom) and participates in Erasmus+, Jean Monnet, Horizon 2020, USAID, DAAD, British Council, AUF, OECD, EPAM Campus, EUA, Magna Charta Universitatum, and ASECU collaborations. Research is organized around 8 active scientific schools with Scopus and Web of Science indexed publication support.

Revenue mechanics combine state budget funding via "derzhavne zamovlennya" (state order for student placements), tuition fees under contract arrangements across degree levels, state grants with a 1.5x coefficient for students from conflict-affected oblasts, voucher-based training across specialties such as Economics, Management, IT, and Cybersecurity, professional development and Business English Certificate (BEC) preparation courses, and an authorized International Language Testing Center for civil service and citizenship applicants under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution 3.0. Distribution is handled through a centralized Admissions Commission, the dedicated foreign-citizen faculty, the PNS self-serve platform for enrolled students, and the language testing center for external clients. Marketing channels include the institutional website, Telegram channels for applicants, open days, winter/spring/summer schools, the MathGO mathematical marathon with EPAM Campus, virtual 3D tours, and admissions webinars.

Name

Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics

Legal name

Харківський національний економічний університет імені Семена Кузнеця

Website

https://hneu.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics is a Ukrainian public state university founded in 1930 that delivers bachelor's, master's, PhD, and doctoral programs in economics, management, IT, law, and international relations to 7,250+ students, operating through four educational-scientific institutes and a dedicated international-student faculty, with funding from the Ukrainian state budget, tuition, voucher schemes, and EU programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaporizhzhia

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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 Fees (Contract-based education): Revenue from tuition paid by students under contract arrangements across bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and postgraduate programs. Foreign citizens pay tuition for admission.
2. State Budget Funding: Government-funded student placements through state order (державне замовлення) for various specialties including economics, management, IT, law, and public administration.
3. State Grants for Students: The university participates in Ukraine's state education grant program, including additional 1.5x grant coefficient for students from Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv oblasts.
4. Professional Development and Training: Revenue from qualification enhancement programs, training courses, seminars, master classes, Business English Certificate (BEC) preparation courses, and language testing services.
5. International Language Testing Center: Official authorized center for conducting state language proficiency exams for civil service applicants and citizenship seekers under the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution 3.0.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

KhNUE is a Ukrainian public state university that delivers higher education through bachelor's, master's, PhD, and doctoral degree programs across economics, management, marketing, IT, law, international relations, public administration, and related fields. It also provides international dual-degree programs with 9 European countries, professional development and qualification enhancement courses, BEC preparation, and serves as an authorized state language proficiency testing center. The university delivers instruction via four educational-scientific institutes and a Faculty for Foreign Citizens Training, supplemented by digital learning through its Personal Learning Systems (PNS) platform.

Product overview

Simon Kuznets KhNUE is a national economic university offering higher education across bachelor's, master's, PhD, and doctoral levels. The institution operates as a multi-institute structure with four educational-scientific institutes and one faculty for international students. Its product portfolio centers on educational services and digital learning infrastructure, supported by Personal Learning Systems (ПНС) for course management, an institutional Repository for research publications, specialized laboratories including STEAM Laboratory and FabLab with 3D printing capabilities, and a comprehensive library service with access to major academic databases. The university also provides professional development, training programs, and certification courses alongside its core degree programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Learning Systems (PNS) Electronic educational platform providing KhNUE students and faculty with access to course materials, schedules, grades, and academic resources.
• Institutional Electronic Repository Institutional digital archive for storing and accessing academic publications, theses, dissertations, and research works of KhNUE scholars.
• STEAM Laboratory Interdisciplinary laboratory combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for hands-on learning, practical training, and innovation at KhNUE.
• FabLab KhNUE Digital fabrication laboratory with 3D printers and prototyping equipment for student innovation and research at KhNUE.
• KhNUE Library University library providing access to electronic catalogs, academic databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Springer Link, ScienceDirect, and research support services.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs in economics, management, computer science, marketing, law, international relations, public administration, and related disciplines, offered to Ukrainian and international students through state-funded grants, voucher-based training, or contract-based tuition.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate degree programs in economics, management, IT, public administration, marketing, and international business, including MBA specializations in Organizational Transformations (Sustainable Development and Cybersecurity) through dual-degree partnerships with European universities.
• PhD and Doctoral Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Sciences programs supported by 8 active scientific schools and specialized academic councils for PhD defense.
• International Dual-Degree Programs 16 dual-degree bachelor's and master's programs with partner universities in 9 European countries, awarding degrees from both KhNUE and the partner institution, including programs in Management, International Business, Public Administration, MBA, Business Informatics, and related fields.
• Preparatory Department for Foreign Citizens Preparatory language and academic training program for international students preparing to enroll in KhNUE degree programs, delivered by the Faculty for Foreign Citizens Training.
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Qualification enhancement programs, training courses, seminars, master classes, and Business English Certificate (BEC) preparation courses offered through the Post-Graduate Education Department.
• State Language Proficiency Testing Center Official authorized center for conducting state language proficiency exams for civil service applicants and citizenship seekers under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution 3.0.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,300 publications indexed by Google Scholar; institutional repository ranked 207th globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (Університет Прикладних наук Верхньої Австрії)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian-Ukrainian dual-degree program for bachelor's degree in Management, Global Sales and Marketing. Students earn degrees from both institutions.
• ISMA (Latvia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian-Ukrainian dual-degree program for master's degree in International Business - Entrepreneurship, Trade, Exchange Activities. Leading to dual degrees.
• Mykolas Romeris University (Університет Миколаса Ромериса), LithuaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithuanian-Ukrainian dual-degree programs for master's degree in Public Administration (Master of Public Administration) and International IT Management (MBA).
• WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza (Університет в Домброві Ґурнічій), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Ukrainian dual-degree bachelor's program in Management. Dual degree awarded upon completion.
• Higher School of Occupational Safety Management (Вища школа управління охороною праці), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Ukrainian dual-degree master's program in Business Administration (2Д!). Leading to dual degrees from both institutions.
• University of Public and Individual Security 'Apeiron' (Університет громадської та індивідуальної безпеки 'Апейрон'), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Ukrainian programs for master's degree in Human Resource Management and Social Security. Dual degree awarded.
• Higher School of Economics in Bydgoszcz (Вища школа економіки в м. Бидгощ), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Ukrainian master's program in International Economics - International Business. Dual degree awarded.
• Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Університет Миколи Коперника в Торуні), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Ukrainian master's program in Event Management. Leading to dual degrees.
• Apeiron University (Університет Apeiron), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Ukrainian bachelor's program in Business Psychology. Dual degree awarded.
• School of Economics and Management in Public Administration, Bratislava (Вища школа економіки та менеджменту в публічному адмініструванні), SlovakiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Slovak-Ukrainian master's program in Business Analytics and Information Systems in Business. Dual degree awarded.
• Université Lumière Lyon 2 (Університет Ліон-2 ім. Люм'єра), FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-Ukrainian dual-degree master's program in Business Informatics. Dual degree awarded upon program completion.
• Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Політехнічний інститут Браганси), PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese-Ukrainian dual-degree bachelor's program in International Business Management. Leading to dual degrees.
• UNIKAS University (Університет ЮНІКАС), ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian-Ukrainian dual-degree master's programs in Global Economics and Business, and International Business. Dual degree awarded.
• Abertay University (Університет Абертей), United KingdomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish-Ukrainian master's programs in MBA: Organizational Transformations - Sustainable Development and MBA: Organizational Transformations - Cybersecurity. Leading to dual degrees.
• Erasmus+ Program ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation projects supporting student and faculty exchanges, joint curricula development, and international research collaborations across European universities.
• Erasmus+ Jean Monnet ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJean Monnet Actions supporting European integration studies, teaching, and research activities within the university.
• Horizon 2020majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union research and innovation program with participation in funded research projects and collaborative scientific initiatives.
• USAIDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development assistance program supporting educational reforms, research initiatives, and institutional development.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman academic exchange supporting scholarships, joint projects, and research collaborations between KhNUE and German institutions.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK cultural relations organization supporting educational partnerships, language programs, and academic mobility initiatives.
• AUF (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancophone university agency supporting French-language education, research collaborations, and academic exchanges in the francophone network.
• European University Association (EUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in EUA representing European universities, providing access to best practices, policy dialogue, and institutional development support.
• Association of Economic Universities of South-East Europe and Black Sea Region (ASECU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association of economic universities facilitating cooperation, joint research, and academic exchange among member institutions.
• Magna Charta UniversitatumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding signatory university committed to fundamental values of university autonomy and academic freedom as defined in the Magna Charta.
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in OECD activities and partnerships related to economic research and policy analysis.
• EPAM Campus (Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EPAM Systems for organizing the MathGO mathematical marathon for high school students, promoting STEM education and university outreach.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman: Ukraine's other flagship state economic university, focused on economics, management, finance, and IT. Directly comparable in mission, scale, state-funding model, and disciplinary focus; KhNUE's primary domestic rival for economics students and faculty.
• Mykolas Romeris University: Lithuanian state university with strong public administration, management, and IT programs. Directly comparable to KhNUE through their existing dual-degree partnership in Public Administration and IT Management MBA; similar size and disciplinary profile.
• University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria: Austrian Fachhochschule with a Global Sales and Marketing bachelor's program that is one of KhNUE's key dual-degree partners. Directly comparable applied-science economics/business university with strong industry linkage and international mobility.
• WSB University (Dąbrowa Górnicza): Polish private university focused on economics, management, and business administration with strong international (English-taught) programming. Comparable through their existing dual-degree partnership with KhNUE in Management; similar economics-business focus with a more commercial orientation.
• ISMA University of Applied Sciences: Latvian business school focused on international business and entrepreneurship, partnering with KhNUE on a master's-level dual degree. Directly comparable in size, niche (international business), and dual-degree-driven international student pipeline model.
• University of Economics in Katowice (UEK): Polish state economics-focused university with similar disciplinary scope (economics, management, finance, IT) and comparable regional-economics-university positioning in Europe. Provides a benchmark for European economic university scale and operations.

Regional players

• V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Major classical research university also located in Kharkiv. Operates as KhNUE's primary regional competitor for Kharkiv Oblast students and faculty, but with a broad disciplinary spectrum rather than specialized economics focus.

Broad incumbents

• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: Ukraine's largest and most prestigious classical university with broad faculty coverage including economics. A larger, broader incumbent whose economics programs compete with KhNUE for top Ukrainian students but operate as a multi-disciplinary comprehensive university rather than a specialized economics institution.
• Prague University of Economics and Business: Czech Republic's flagship state economics and business university. Directly comparable in focus (economics, management, business) and as a Central European state economics institution; operates at substantially larger scale than KhNUE and represents a benchmark for institutional maturity.
• Corvinus University of Budapest: Hungary's leading specialized economics and business university, recently transitioned from public to a foundation model. Comparable in disciplinary focus (economics, management, business) and offers a benchmark for Central European economics-university scale, governance, and research intensity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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