American University Kyiv

What American University Kyiv does

American University Kyiv (AUK / Американ Юніверсіті Київ) is a private higher education institution founded in 2021 and licensed by Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science to award bachelor's (Order No. 115-l, June 2022) and master's (Order No. 282-l, December 2021) degrees. AUK delivers American-standard education in Ukraine through a strategic dual-degree partnership with Arizona State University (#1 U.S. News & World Report innovation ranking for nine consecutive years), leveraging ASU's Canvas LMS, academic content, and pathway to continued study at ASU's Arizona campus. The institution operates two physical campuses — the Kyiv headquarters at the historic Poshtova Square river-station building and a Dnipro campus at the Menora Center — alongside online and hybrid delivery.

The product portfolio spans 18+ degree programs across bachelor's and master's levels, including AI-infused programs (Software Engineering and AI, Data Science & AI, Business & AI, Digital Experience Design & AI), management and business tracks (Global Management, Global Finance, Business Administration, Marketing Science), and specialist programs (Psychology, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness). Beyond degrees, AUK runs the EPAM School of Digital Technologies in partnership with EPAM, an Institute for Behavioral Studies, a Global Internship Program placing students in the USA, Ireland, and UK, plus a Lifelong Learning corporate training arm offering EPAM-branded IT courses (Solution Architecture, IT Product Management, Delivery Management, Negotiation) and standalone executive courses (OKR in action with OKR UA, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Negotiations, Storytelling in the Digital Age). Preparatory offerings include AUK Prep and AUK English for Professionals, the latter using Duolingo English Test for placement.

AUK monetizes through three primary streams: recurring degree-program tuition (subscription-style across multi-year bachelor and master programs), professional-services corporate training, and one-time preparatory course fees. Distribution is direct via an online enrollment platform supported by enrollment advisors, on-campus University Days and open houses, and direct B2B sales for corporate programs. The institution is privately held with no disclosed PE/VC ownership; strategic content and platform dependencies are concentrated in ASU and EPAM. Operating geographies are limited to central and eastern Ukraine. Headcount is approximately 95 across academic, administrative, and corporate training functions.

Name

American University Kyiv

Legal name

American University Kyiv

Website

https://auk.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American University Kyiv (AUK) is a private Ukrainian higher education institution offering bachelor's and master's degrees in business, technology, and social sciences through a dual-degree partnership with Arizona State University, with campuses in Kyiv and Dnipro and an EPAM-aligned corporate training arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Bachelor degree programs
• Master degree programs
• Corporate training courses
• University preparatory courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs including Bachelor's and Master's degrees across multiple disciplines including business, technology, psychology, and cybersecurity.
2. Corporate Training Programs: Professional development and corporate education courses including OKR, behavioral economics, negotiation skills, IT product management, and EPAM-certified programs delivered to businesses and professionals.
3. Preparatory Courses: AUK Prep and English for Professionals courses that prepare students for university-level studies and meet English language requirements for admission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

American University Kyiv (AUK) is a private higher education institution delivering American-standard bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, technology, psychology, and social sciences, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) for dual diplomas. The university also offers corporate training courses (often delivered with EPAM) and preparatory English-language courses, operating across campuses in Kyiv and Dnipro with online/hybrid study options.

Product overview

American University Kyiv (AUK/АЮК) is a higher education institution offering American-standard education in Ukraine through a platform-plus-partnership model. The institution provides bachelor's and master's degree programs across business, technology, and social sciences, delivered in Kyiv and Dnipro campuses with online/hybrid options. Core academic offerings include AI-focused programs (Software Engineering and AI, Data Science & AI, Business & AI, Digital Experience Design & AI), management programs (Global Management, Business Administration), and specialized fields (Psychology, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Management). AUK operates in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) for dual degree programs and EPAM for the School of Digital Technologies and corporate training courses. The institution also provides corporate education programs including EPAM-delivered IT courses (Solution Architecture, Product Management, Delivery Management), professional development (OKR management, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Negotiations), and preparatory courses (AUK Prep, English for Professionals). Technology infrastructure includes Canvas LMS for course delivery, digital library and repository access, and a global internship program connecting students with international employers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EPAM School of Digital Technologies: Digital technology school operated in partnership with EPAM, a global software engineering and IT consulting company

Products and services

• Bachelor of Software Engineering and AI Bachelor's degree program combining software engineering principles with artificial intelligence technologies, offered in Kyiv and Dnipro campuses.
• Bachelor of Data Science & AI Bachelor's degree focusing on data science methodologies and AI applications for data analysis and interpretation.
• Bachelor of Digital Experience Design & AI Bachelor's program combining digital design principles with AI for creating enhanced user experiences.
• Bachelor of Global Management Bachelor's degree in global business management offered at both Kyiv and Dnipro campuses.
• Bachelor of Global Finance Bachelor's degree focusing on international finance and financial management.
• Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor's degree in general business administration offered in Kyiv; Retail Management specialization available in Dnipro.
• Bachelor of Marketing Science Bachelor's degree in marketing focusing on modern marketing science and strategies.
• Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor's degree in psychology offered at Kyiv campus.
• Bachelor of Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree focused on cybersecurity principles and digital protection.
• Bachelor of Agribusiness Management Bachelor's degree combining agriculture business management with modern business practices.
• Master of Software Engineering Master's degree program in software engineering offered at Kyiv campus.
• Master of Business & AI Master's program integrating business management with artificial intelligence technologies and leadership.
• Master of Global Management (MGM) Master's degree in global management offered at both Kyiv and Dnipro campuses with international focus.
• Global Leadership & Strategy (MGM) Master's program focusing on leadership development and strategic management in global contexts.
• Global Entrepreneurship (MGM) Master's program for developing entrepreneurial skills and launching global ventures.
• Business Analytics (MBAI) Master's program focused on business data analysis and analytics-driven decision making.
• Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Master's degree in supply chain management offered at Dnipro campus.
• Master of Science Organizational Leadership Master's program focused on leadership science and organizational development.
• Master of Psychology Master's degree in psychology offered at Kyiv campus.
• IT Product Management by EPAM Corporate training course (30 hours, 15 sessions) on IT product management based on Product Marketing Management Body of Knowledge (ProdBOK) and ISPMA best practices.
• Solution Architecture Fast Track by EPAM Corporate training course (26 hours, 13 sessions) covering solution architecture concepts, patterns, and industry best practices taught by EPAM Solution Architect.
• Negotiation Essentials by EPAM Corporate training course (14 hours, 7 sessions) on negotiation skills and strategies delivered in English by EPAM.
• Delivery Management by EPAM Corporate training on IT project delivery management taught by EPAM professionals.
• OKR in Action Practical course (24 hours, 7 modules) on OKR (Objectives and Key Results) management system developed in partnership with OKR UA community.
• Behavioral Economics in a Changing World Two-day corporate training course on behavioral economics, cognitive biases, and decision-making under uncertainty, taught by Institute for Behavioral Studies faculty.
• Storytelling in the Digital Age MasterClass (3 hours) on digital storytelling frameworks and AI-powered storytelling tools taught by Samuel P.N. Cook.
• Strategic Negotiations Experiential learning program (6 hours, 3 sessions) on negotiation theory and practice taught by Dr. Roman Sheremeta.
• AUK Prep Express Intensive preparatory course for university admission, available in both Kyiv and Dnipro locations.
• AUK Prep General university preparation course for incoming students.
• AUK English for Professionals English language course (B1 to B2 level) with materials from Arizona State University, including live sessions with native speakers for Master's program preparation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona State University (ASU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASU is AUK's strategic partner providing dual diploma programs. Students can earn both Ukrainian and American degrees. ASU has been ranked #1 in US innovations for nine consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. ASU provides academic content, learning management system (Canvas), and pathways for continued studies at ASU Arizona campus or online.
• EPAM SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPAM School of Digital Technologies is a specialized school within AUK offering technology programs including Software Engineering, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. EPAM provides industry-expert instructors and corporate training courses including Delivery Management, Solution Architecture, and IT Product Management.
• OKR UAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOKR UA is a community of initiative leaders from business, government, and civil society sectors united by OKR methodology. AUK partnered with OKR UA to develop and deliver the OKR Leadership course, adapting it for the Ukrainian context including private sector, government, and defense.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schiller International University: Transnational American university with multiple European campuses offering US-accredited degrees in English. Comparable as an American-style university operating internationally with multi-country delivery and an English-language curriculum for a globally mobile student base.
• Kyiv School of Economics (KSE): Top Ukrainian private university delivering English-language economics and business education with strong international faculty and Western partnerships. Directly comparable as a Ukrainian private higher-education institution competing for the same English-language, internationally-oriented student segment.
• Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU): Lviv-based Ukrainian private university offering English-language programs with a strong humanities, business, and social sciences focus. Comparable as a Ukrainian private university competing in the English-instruction higher-education segment.
• University of New York in Prague (UNYP): Transnational American-style university in Prague offering bachelor's and master's programs in English with strong corporate training offerings. Comparable as a CEE-based private university using a US-anchored curriculum and English-language instruction for a regional student base.
• National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA): Elite Ukrainian private university with English-language programs and a reputation for Western-style liberal arts education. Directly comparable as a top-tier Ukrainian higher-education institution competing for the same internationally-oriented Ukrainian student demographic.
• American University of Central Asia (AUCA): Transnational American-style university in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, founded on the same model of delivering US-accredited education in a CIS emerging market. Closely comparable as an international university operating in a frontier/post-Soviet context with a similar Western-style liberal arts and business curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• American University in Cairo (AUC): Established transnational American-style university in Egypt offering US-accredited programs in English with a strong liberal-arts and professional curriculum. Comparable as an incumbent example of the American-university-abroad model that AUK aspires to replicate at a smaller scale.
• American University of Beirut (AUB): Established transnational American-style university operating in the MENA region with US-accredited degrees in English. Comparable as a benchmark for the transnational American-university model at much greater scale, illustrating the long-term upside of the AUK model if execution succeeds.
• Hult International Business School: International business school with multiple global campuses offering US-accredited business and technology master's programs in English. Comparable as an established international business education provider competing for globally mobile students seeking American business credentials.

Emerging players

• Inha University in Tashkent: Korean-Uzbekistan transnational university delivering foreign-accredited IT and business programs in the CIS region. Comparable as an emerging-market transnational university leveraging a foreign partner university's curriculum to serve regional students with technology-focused degrees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/american-university-kyiv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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