Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD)

What Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) does

Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) is a public multidisciplinary higher education institution founded on October 1, 1930, and operating under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The university delivers multi-level training — Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. — across faculties including Design, Arts and Fashion, Engineering and Information Technologies, Economics and Management, and Culture and Creative Industries, with additional programs in philology, law, and a newly launched Industrial Pharmacy specialization. KNUTD operates three wholly-owned professional colleges (Arts and Design in Kyiv, Fashion Industry in Lviv, Engineering and Design in Chernihiv) and a main campus at 2 Mala Shyianovska Street in Kyiv, with 10,000+ employees. Core research and applied technology assets include the Testing Laboratory 'Textile-TEST', three educational and scientific laboratories (Environmental Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design), the Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry, and the Youth Business Center incubator. Digital infrastructure comprises the Modular Environment of Educational Process (MSNP), online timetable system, and Institutional Repository (er.knutd.edu.ua). Scientific output is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals including Technologies and Engineering, Art and Design, Journal of Strategic Economic Research, and Fashion Industry.

KNUTD is funded primarily through Ukrainian government allocations, with tuition fees regulated by the Ministry of Education and Science. Revenue is supplemented by research grants, industry partnerships within the Light Industry Cluster, and international academic projects under Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements. The customer base consists of Ukrainian and international students seeking higher education, and the institution's products are distributed through direct enrollment channels and its affiliated college network.

The university is positioned as a national leader in design, textile, and fashion education, ranked 1st in Ukraine and 201-240th globally in QS World University Rankings 2023 for Art and Design, 51st in CEOWORLD's 2025 ranking of best fashion and design schools, and recognized in the QS Sustainability 2026, THE Impact 2025, and UI GreenMetric 2025 rankings. KNUTD is integrated into international academic networks including ELIA, AUTEX, Cumulus, Magna Charta Universitatum, and the Three Seas Initiative Cultural Cooperation Network, and maintains bilateral partnerships with Birmingham City University, Sheffield Hallam University, Domus Academy, Qilu University of Technology, and the Technical University of Moldova. AI capabilities are limited to applied research in neuromarketing, computer vision in design testing, and IoT/embedded systems student projects — not a core differentiator. KNUTD operates as a state educational institution in a wartime environment, with no private equity, venture capital, or external investor ownership.

Name

Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD)

Legal name

Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design

Website

https://en.knutd.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) is a public Ukrainian national university founded in 1930, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in design, textile and fashion technologies, engineering, economics, and pharmacy across its main Kyiv campus and three affiliated professional colleges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Fashion design programs
• Textile engineering research
• Computer-aided design
• Design university

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KNUTD is a public national university that delivers higher education programs (Bachelor, Master, PhD) across multiple faculties including Design, Arts and Fashion, Engineering and Information Technologies, Economics and Management, and Culture and Creative Industries. It also conducts applied research through specialized laboratories (Textile-TEST, Environmental Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design), publishes peer-reviewed scientific journals, and operates the Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry for industry collaboration.

Product overview

Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) is a multidisciplinary public university offering higher education across design, technology, economics, and creative industries. The university's product portfolio includes educational programs (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.) across multiple faculties including Design, Arts and Fashion, Engineering and Information Technologies, Economics and Management, and Culture and Creative Industries. Core academic offerings are supported by digital infrastructure including the Modular Environment of Educational Process (MSNP) learning management system, online Timetable System, and Institutional Repository. Research capabilities are enhanced through specialized laboratories (Environmental Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design), the Testing Laboratory 'Textile-TEST', and the Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry. Student development is supported by the Business Incubator 'Youth Business Center' and Student Center of Fashion and Creativity. Scientific dissemination occurs through peer-reviewed journals (Technologies and Engineering, Journal of Strategic Economic Research, Art and Design, Fashion Industry). KNUTD participates in international rankings (QS, Times Higher Education, UI GreenMetric) and hosts the annual KyivTex&Fashion conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Education Programs Comprehensive design education at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels covering Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Environmental Design, and Multimedia Design specializations at the Faculty of Design.
• Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry Industry cluster co-founded with the Kyiv City State Administration to connect education, science, and production for innovative development of light industry, including applied research on functional knitted fabrics, polymer composite materials for electromagnetic wave protection, and antibacterial textiles.
• Testing Laboratory 'Textile-TEST' Analytical research testing laboratory providing textile industry quality assurance, materials testing, and analytical research services for the textile and fashion industries.
• Business Incubator 'Youth Business Center' Innovative platform supporting small and medium-sized businesses with consulting services, intellectual property promotion, and access to domestic and foreign markets.
• Modular Environment of Educational Process (MSNP) Digital learning management platform providing a modular environment for educational process management at KNUTD, used by students and faculty.
• Institutional Repository Digital repository for storing and accessing the university's research publications and academic materials.
• Environmental Design Laboratory Educational and scientific laboratory for computer-aided design technologies, interior and landscape spaces design, and architectural environment research.
• Fashion Design Laboratory Laboratory for fashion design research based on traditional and innovative methods at the Department of Art and Fashion Design.
• Graphic Design Laboratory Scientific laboratory at the Department of Graphic Design for graphic design research and creative work.
• Scientific Journals Peer-reviewed academic journals including 'Technologies and Engineering', 'Journal of Strategic Economic Research', 'Art and design', and 'Fashion Industry' published by KNUTD for academic research dissemination.
• Professional College Network (Arts and Design, Fashion Industry, Engineering and Design) Network of affiliated professional colleges delivering pre-university and applied vocational education programs in arts and design (Kyiv), fashion industry (Lviv), and engineering and design (Chernihiv), operating as wholly-owned structural units of KNUTD.
• Timetable System Online academic timetable management system for students and faculty, supporting scheduling and academic calendar operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 201-240th place in QS World University ranking 2023 for Art and Design, ranked 1st in Ukraine
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ELIA - European League of Art Education InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNUTD received membership in ELIA in 2024. ELIA is a global European network providing a platform for exchange and development of higher art education, representing more than 300,000 students from 285+ universities in 52 countries.
• AUTEX - Association of Universities for TextilescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNUTD is a member of AUTEX - the Association of Universities for Textiles, a global network of universities specializing in textile education and research.
• Magna Charta UniversitatumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNUTD is a socially responsible member of Magna Charta Universitatum, an international organization promoting the values and responsibilities of universities.
• Birmingham City University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for academic mobility under ERASMUS+ Program. Students participate in academic mobility at Birmingham City University. Joint COIL project 'Fashion for a Good Life' with Texas State University and University of North Carolina Greensboro.
• Sheffield Hallam University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-UKRAINE TWINNING INITIATIVE partner. Series of lectures by visiting professors from Creative Industries Institute. Students and lecturers participate in 'English4Ukraine' learning project.
• Domus Academy (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for design education collaboration.
• Qilu University of Technology (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for academic mobility and design education exchange.
• Technical University of MoldovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for international scientific conferences and academic exchange in textile and fashion technologies.
• Cumulus International AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNUTD joined Cumulus in 2021. Cumulus is the only global association focused on education and research in art and design, with 360 members from 63 countries.
• Kyiv City State Administration - Department of Industry and Innovation PolicycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry in Kyiv. Partnership for innovative development of light industry through education, science, and business cooperation.
• LLC 'RA.DA'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry in Kyiv.
• Lviv University of Trade and EconomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry in Kyiv.
• LLC 'DANA-MODA'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry in Kyiv. Winner of Borys Paton National Prize of Ukraine.
• Ukrainian Footwear AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry in Kyiv.
• European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECIA unites 23 European organizations of interior architects. Meeting held at KNUTD to discuss educational programs in Environmental Design specialization and European professional standards.
• Three Seas Initiative Cultural Cooperation Network (3SICCN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNUTD Faculty of Design is member since 2024. Consortium of scientific and educational institutions, museums, galleries, universities of art and design, associations of artists.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Art: World-leading graduate university for art and design based in London, UK. Directly comparable to KNUTD as a specialized design institution with similar QS rankings positioning, though operating at significantly larger scale and resource base.
• Politecnico di Milano: Major Italian technical university with strong design and engineering programs. Comparable to KNUTD as a multidisciplinary technical university with design focus, though operating with substantially larger research budgets and global recognition.
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): SUNY-affiliated US college specializing in fashion, design, and business education. Highly comparable to KNUTD's fashion and design programs with industry-aligned curriculum and applied research orientation.

Direct peers

• Domus Academy: Italian postgraduate design school focused on fashion, product, and interaction design. Directly comparable to KNUTD's Faculty of Design programs; KNUTD is an academic partner of Domus Academy.
• ESMOD International: French-origin international network of fashion design schools with locations across multiple countries. Directly comparable to KNUTD's fashion design programs as a specialized fashion education institution.
• Birmingham City University: UK university with strong art and design faculty, including a Creative Industries Institute. Directly comparable to KNUTD as an ERASMUS+ academic mobility partner with overlapping design and creative industry focus.
• Sheffield Hallam University: UK university partnering with KNUTD in the UK-UKRAINE TWINNING INITIATIVE. Comparable through its Creative Industries Institute and design programs, with active staff/student exchange with KNUTD.
• Qilu University of Technology: Chinese university with design and textile engineering programs. Direct academic mobility partner of KNUTD with overlapping technical design and textile focus areas.

Regional players

• Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute: Ukraine's largest technical university headquartered in Kyiv. Comparable as a Kyiv-based technical university with engineering and applied sciences, though broader in scope than KNUTD's design/textile specialization.
• Lviv University of Trade and Economics: Ukrainian university with applied economics and industry focus. Member of KNUTD's Educational Investment and Technology Cluster of Light Industry, providing economic and trade education complementary to KNUTD's design/technology focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/knutd.eng
• Instagraminstagram.com/design_knutd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kyivnationaluniversityoftechnologiesanddesignknutd

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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