University of the Humanities

What University of the Humanities does

The University of the Humanities (Хүмүүнлэгийн Ухааны Их Сургууль, "UOH") is a private higher education institution headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, founded in 1979 as the Russian Language Institute within Mongolia National University. Across its 47-year history, UOH has produced 22,319 bachelor's, 6,105 master's, and 121 doctoral alumni. The university delivers 57 bachelor's, 12 master's, and 7 doctoral programs spanning humanities, social sciences, business administration, finance, marketing, tourism, software engineering, journalism, psychology, international relations, and foreign language education, using Canvas LMS (a platform also used by Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford) for blended and fully online course delivery. The campus spans 4 academic buildings (9,500 sqm) with 47 classrooms, 11 specialized research laboratories (Translation, Digital Linguistics, Neuroscience, Psychology), 1 sports hall, 2 conference halls, a library holding 34,775 physical books and 11,534 digital resources, and 2 dormitories (207 beds).

In the 2023-2024 academic year, the university served 3,010 undergraduate, 383 master's, and 32 doctoral students (3,425 total) supported by 149 faculty and staff. Revenue is generated through tuition subscription pricing in Mongolian Tugrik: bachelor's programs at 310,000-338,000 MNT per credit and 9.4-11.7M MNT annually; master's programs at 362,520-423,852 MNT per credit and 7.97-8.5M MNT annually; doctoral programs priced per credit with assistantship options. Pricing is supplemented by dormitory fees, scholarship discounts tied to entrance exam scores and GPA, and installment payment plans. International joint-degree pathways (2+2 and 3+1 models with South Korean universities BUFS, Mokwon, and Dongguk) issue dual diplomas at premium pricing of 11.35-11.66M MNT annually.

Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer enrollment via the university's own website and the elselt.humanities.edu.mn online portal, an embedded professional aptitude (Holland) test, phone and email admissions support, and on-campus guidance sessions. Event-driven marketing includes the annual JOB FAIR (now in its 10th edition), the Khumuun Talent Show, open days, and graduation ceremonies, while community-led initiatives such as the Khumuun Ireedui psychology program for secondary school students and student clubs (Altan Zuug journalism, WOB business, S-R psychology, Altan Gerge diplomatic) drive word-of-mouth engagement. Distribution channels are concentrated within Mongolia's domestic market, with international reach delivered exclusively through partner universities in South Korea and EU-funded Erasmus+ mobility projects (ARTEST, LEGO-TNE with University of Catania). The institution is nationally accredited by Mongolia's National Education Accreditation Council across Tourism, Psychology, Teacher Education (English), and Education Studies, and is implementing ISO 21001:2025 Educational Organizations Management System standards.

Name

University of the Humanities

Legal name

Хүмүүнлэгийн Ухааны Их Сургууль

Website

https://humanities.edu.mn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of the Humanities is a private higher education institution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, founded in 1979, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across humanities, business, IT, and social sciences to approximately 3,425 students, with tuition-based revenue and international joint-degree partnerships with South Korean universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Humanities degree programs
• Graduate business education
• International joint degrees
• Student housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulaanbaatar

HQ country

Mongolia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Annual tuition revenue from bachelor's degree programs, with per-credit pricing ranging from 310,000 to 338,000 MNT and annual program costs between 9.4 and 11.7 million MNT. Revenue is recognized on a per-student annual subscription basis.
2. Tuition and Fees - Graduate Programs: Annual tuition revenue from master's and doctoral degree programs. Per-credit pricing ranges from 362,000 to 423,852 MNT, with annual programs costing between 7.97 and 8.5 million MNT. Includes revenue from executive/evening MBA and professional master's tracks.
3. Second Bachelor's Degree Programs: Intensive second bachelor's degree programs for working professionals, including English translation and other evening/weekend programs. Revenue is recognized per credit on a subscription model.
4. Student Accommodation (Dormitory): Revenue from on-campus dormitory housing services, with options ranging from standard to luxury single and shared rooms accommodating up to 207 students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

University of the Humanities (Хүмүүнлэгийн Ухааны Их Сургууль) is a private higher education institution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia delivering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across humanities, social sciences, business, IT, and foreign languages. It offers 57 bachelor's, 12 master's, and 7 doctoral programs, with select 2+2 and 3+1 joint degree tracks with South Korean partner universities (BUFS, Mokwon, Dongguk) that confer dual diplomas. The institution also provides on-campus dormitory housing, career services through the Student Development Center, and a Canvas-based blended/online learning delivery model.

Product overview

University of the Humanities (Хүмүүнлэгийн Ухааны Их Сургууль) is a higher education institution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The university operates as a single-university structure with multiple schools/colleges (Тэнхим) and offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs. Programs include both standard 4-year and 2+2 joint/double-degree formats with international partner universities (particularly in South Korea). The institution also provides non-degree services including a Student Development Center (Оюутан хөгжлийн төв), research laboratories, and community outreach programs such as the 'Khüünleg İrėedüi' (Хүмүүнлэг Ирээдүй) psychology program for adolescents. The university uses Canvas as its primary learning management system for all program delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Humanities Post: News and publication platform
• Khumuun Talent Show

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Бакалаврын хөтөлбөрүүд)

Quantifiable outcome

• 22,319 bachelor's, 6,105 master's, and 121 doctoral graduates trained throughout history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS), South KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint 2+2 degree programs in Journalism (2+2), Psychology (2+2), and International Relations (2+2) with BUFS. Students spend 2 years at UOH and 2 years at BUFS, receiving dual diplomas from both institutions. The journalism program has been offered since 2024, while psychology and international relations programs have operated since 2007.
• Mokwon University, South KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint 2+2 degree program in Tourism Management with Mokwon University. Students receive dual diplomas upon completion. Student exchange programs are also offered.
• Dongguk University, South KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint 3+1 degree program in Software Engineering. Students complete 3 years at UOH and 1 year at Dongguk University, receiving dual diplomas. Program includes AI and robotics curriculum components.
• University of Catania, ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the LEGO-TNE (Linking European and Asian Knowledge - Teaching Network Enhancement) Project funded by the European Union (Erasmus+). The project facilitates student and teacher mobilities between Catania and Mongolian institutions, strengthening international mobility and education cooperation between European and Asian higher education institutions.
• American Center for Mongolian Studies (AMST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding signed between UOH and AMST to promote research collaboration, faculty and student exchange, and capacity building between the two institutions.
• Canvas LMS (by Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationUOH uses Canvas as its primary learning management system, enabling blended and fully online course delivery across all programs. Canvas is also used by top universities globally including Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford.
• European Union (Erasmus+ Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding through the ARTEST project (618802-EPP-1-2020-1-DE-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP) supporting advanced master's and doctoral research, and the LEGO-TNE project for mobility between European and Asian universities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National University of Mongolia: Mongolia's flagship public research university, originally housing UOH as the Russian Language Institute in 1979. Dominant incumbent offering comprehensive programs at lower tuition, setting the price-quality benchmark against which UOH's private premium must compete.
• Mongolian University of Science and Technology: Mongolia's leading public STEM-focused university. Competes indirectly with UOH's Software Engineering programs (including its 3+1 with Dongguk) for Mongolian students weighing private humanities vs. public STEM options.

Direct peers

• Otgontenger University: Mongolian private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across business, humanities, and social sciences. Directly competes with UOH for the same pool of Mongolian high school graduates and working professionals seeking private higher education credentials.
• Ikh Zasag International University: Mongolian private university with a portfolio of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs plus international partnerships. Targets a similar domestic student segment and competes on tuition pricing, program breadth, and international credentials.
• Mandakh University: Mongolian private university in Ulaanbaatar offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, humanities, and social sciences. Competes head-to-head with UOH for Mongolian students seeking private-sector higher education.
• International University of Ulaanbaatar: Mongolian private university emphasizing international programs and English-language instruction. Targets a similar niche of Mongolian students seeking global credentials, directly competing with UOH's joint-degree value proposition.

Regional players

• Dongguk University: South Korean partner university hosting UOH's 3+1 Software Engineering program with AI and robotics curriculum. Comparable in offering humanities-adjacent and tech programs and represents the academic terminal for UOH's transfer students.
• Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS): South Korean partner university running 2+2 joint programs with UOH since 2007 (psychology, IR) and 2024 (journalism). While not a competitor, it is a comparable humanities/foreign-language-focused institution that signals the academic standard UOH's dual-diploma students transition into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Humanitiesmn
• Facebookfacebook.com/HumanitiesMN
• Instagraminstagram.com/humanities.edu.mn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanities-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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