Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU)

What Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) does

Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) is a public national university in Kharkiv, Ukraine, founded in 1805, operating under Ukrainian state governance as one of the country's oldest higher education institutions. KhNMU delivers medical and healthcare education through a multi-faculty structure anchored by its III Medical Faculty, offering Master's-level programs in Medicine and Pediatrics and Bachelor/Master programs in Nursing and Social Work, alongside a Research Institute of Postgraduate Education for internship and continuing professional development. The university is ranked among the Top 3 medical universities in Ukraine by Osvita.ua and holds NAQA accreditation, with diplomas recognized in most countries worldwide.

The educational ecosystem is supported by a set of operational technology platforms and physical infrastructure: a Moodle-based Distance Learning Platform, an Electronic Student Cabinet (ASU) for student records, Google Suite for Education collaboration, an electronic repository containing 12,000+ full-text documents and a scientific library with 210,000+ bibliographic records, and a Simulation Center equipped with clinical phantoms for scenario-based training beginning from the first year of study. KhNMU also operates a University Hospital (Universytetska likarnya) that delivers clinical services across Kharkiv city and region (45,149 patient consultations and 3,338 surgeries attributed to faculty staff in a recent reporting year) and serves as an authorized State Language Proficiency Examination Center (since 2021).

KhNMU generates revenue from four streams — domestic tuition (state-funded and contract-based), international student tuition (Ukrainian- and English-taught programs), clinical services from university clinics, and postgraduate/continuing education programs. Distribution is multi-channel, with a dedicated VII Faculty of Foreign Students, regional recruitment centers ('Crimea-Ukraine' and 'Donbas-Ukraine'), a Preparatory Department for international candidates, and a network of 85+ partner institutions across 24+ countries that feeds student exchanges, internships, and Twinning/cooperation projects (notably the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Erasmus+ SimS consortium, and Swiss-Ukrainian MED Project, the last with a CHF 6.8M budget for 2023-2027). The faculty base includes 150 Doctors of Sciences and 590 Candidates of Sciences, supported by 32 local computer networks and 55 Wi-Fi access points across the campus.

Name

Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU)

Legal name

Kharkiv National Medical University (Харківський національний медичний університет)

Website

https://knmu.edu.ua

Company type

Public

Founded year

1805

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) is a public national university in Kharkiv, Ukraine, founded in 1805, offering medical and healthcare education (Medicine, Pediatrics, Nursing, Social Work) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to domestic and international students, supported by a University Hospital and simulation-based clinical training.

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Product category

Higher Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

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Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Medical higher education
• Clinical training programs
• Postgraduate medical specialization
• Simulation-based learning
• International medical degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Kharkiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Domestic Students): State-funded and contract-based education for Ukrainian citizens with government orders and tuition payments
2. Tuition Fees (International Students): Fee-paying education for international students studying in Ukrainian and English languages
3. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue from university clinics and clinical departments providing medical services to patients
4. Postgraduate Education: Internship, postgraduate studies, and continuing professional development programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) is a national medical university that delivers higher education programs in Medicine, Pediatrics, Nursing, and Social Work at the III Medical Faculty for both domestic and international students, complemented by clinical training at its University Hospital and partner healthcare facilities, simulation-based skills training, distance learning via Moodle, postgraduate specialization, and a scientific library. It also generates revenue from medical services provided at university clinical departments and operates an authorized State Language Proficiency Examination Center.

Product overview

Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) is a higher education institution providing medical and healthcare education through a multi-faculty structure. The university's educational ecosystem includes the III Medical Faculty for domestic and international students, a Distance Learning Platform (Moodle) for online education, an Academic Student Union (ASU) electronic management system, and a University Clinic network for clinical training. Additional offerings include a Simulation Center for skills training, a Scientific Library with extensive digital resources, and an Internship Department coordinating practical placements. KhNMU also serves as an authorized State Language Proficiency Examination Center and participates in international projects like SimS (simulation medicine). The institution operates specialized programs including Medical (Master's), Pediatrics (Master's), Nursing (Bachelor's/Master's), and Social Work (Bachelor's) across its faculties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• III Medical Faculty Degree Programs (Medicine, Pediatrics, Nursing, Social Work) Higher education degree programs delivered by the III Medical Faculty including Medicine (Master's, 6 years, 360 ECTS), Pediatrics (Master's), Nursing (Bachelor's and Master's), and Social Work (Bachelor's) for domestic and international students, with English-language instruction available for foreign cohorts.
• University Hospital (Universytetska Likarnya) Clinical Services Clinical healthcare services provided at university teaching hospitals and clinical departments, including specialty consultations, diagnostics, and surgical treatment delivered by faculty staff and serving both as patient care and as training sites for medical students. Faculty staff consulted 45,149 patients and performed 3,338 surgeries in the most recent reporting year.
• Postgraduate Medical Education and Internship Programs Postgraduate medical training delivered through the Institute of Postgraduate Education and the Internship Department, including internship placements at clinical bases, residency and specialization programs, and continuing professional development courses for medical graduates seeking licensure and career advancement.
• Scientific Library and Open Electronic Repository Scientific library services providing access to educational literature, electronic catalogs, research databases (Medline, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science), and an institutional open-access repository with 12,000+ full-text documents, supporting study and research for students, faculty, and partner institutions.
• State Language Proficiency Examination Center Authorized examination center for the Ukrainian state language proficiency test, designated by the National Commission for State Language Standards, open to candidates nationwide including international applicants requiring state language certification.
• SimS Simulation Medicine and Scenario-based Learning Program Simulation-based emergency care training program developed through the Erasmus+ KA2 SimS consortium project, integrating scenario-based learning methodology and modern simulation technologies into medical curricula, available to KhNMU students and partner institutions.
• Clinical Internship Coordination and Practical Training Placement Coordination of practical clinical training and internship placements at partner healthcare facilities in Ukraine and abroad (including EU, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Iran) for KhNMU students and graduates, managed by the Internship Department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 3 medical university ranking in Ukraine (Osvita.ua)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

47 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• USERN (Universal Scientific Education and Research Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Kharkiv USERN Office opened at KhNMU in 2016; network of top 1% world scientists; annual congresses with Nobel laureates; USD 5,000 prizes for young scientists
• International Association of Universities (IAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKhNMU is actively involved in global cooperation with international associations including IAU for internationalization of higher education
• ORPHEUS (Organization for PhD Education in Biomedicine and Clinical Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in ORPHEUS for doctoral education in biomedicine and clinical medicine in European region
• University of Cambridge (School of Clinical Medicine)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwinning partnership with Cambridge University; academic mobility programs; student practice at clinical bases; 21 KhNMU students underwent practical training at Cambridge since July 2023; joint educational and scientific events
• Nottingham Trent UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for academic exchange and mobility
• Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading UK surgical institution for education and training exchange
• University of Central LancashirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic mobility and exchange partnership with UK university
• Cormack Consultancy GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConsultancy partner coordinating the Twinning scheme for Ukrainian universities with UK institutions
• Erasmus+ SimS Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimulation medicine and scenario-based learning project (2023-2025) with European universities including Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Swiss-Ukrainian MED ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss-Ukrainian project 'Medical Education Development' with CHF 6.8 million budget for 2023-2027 second phase; improving primary healthcare through better medical education
• Academic IQ InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Councils project for developing academic integrity across Ukrainian HEIs in partnership with US Embassy and NAQA
• MSCA4Ukraine / University of PaderborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded research project on women philosophers and scientists against war and ecocide; international conferences and publications
• Otto von Guericke University MagdeburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partnership for academic exchange and research collaboration
• Sachsenhausen HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical training and exchange partnership with German hospital (Dr. Plamen Staikov - Honorary Professor)
• Research Center BorstelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with German tuberculosis and lung disease research center
• Medical University of BialystokcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Polish medical university for student exchange and research
• Medical University of GdanskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange with Polish partner institution
• Wroclaw Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Polish medical university for education exchange
• Poznan University of Medical SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic mobility and exchange with Polish partner
• Lithuanian University of Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in SimS Erasmus+ project; clinical training exchange
• Vilnius UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for academic exchange with Lithuanian university
• Charles UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading Czech university for academic exchange
• University of SevillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Spanish university
• Tehran University of Medical SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Iranian medical university through USERN network
• Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange with Iranian partner through USERN
• Gopala Gowda Shantaveri Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indian healthcare institution
• University Fernando PessoacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Portuguese university for academic exchange
• Duquesne UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with US university
• All Saints University College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Saint Vincent and Grenadines medical college
• Azerbaijan Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Azerbaijani medical university for student exchange
• Akdeniz UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange with Turkish university
• Yeditepe UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Turkish university (Dr. Bedrettin Dalan - Honorary Doctor)
• Andijan State Medical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Uzbek medical institution for exchange
• Bukhara State Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange with Uzbek partner university
• Tbilisi State Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Georgian medical university for exchange
• New Vision UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Georgian university
• West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kazakh medical university for exchange
• Medical University - PlovdivcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange with Bulgarian partner
• Medical University - VarnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bulgarian medical university
• University of PisacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Italian university for exchange
• Association of Friends of the American-Austrian FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Austrian medical education network
• Sava Perovic Foundation Center for Genito-Urethral Reconstructive SurgerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Serbian surgical center
• University of Ljubljana, Faculty of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange with Slovenian medical faculty
• Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Moldovan medical university
• Slovak Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Slovak medical education institution
• Gdansk Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on sleep disorders and cardiovascular disease
• University of PaderbornflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in MSCA4Ukraine ecocide research project; 10-year cooperation history

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bogomolets National Medical University: Kyiv-based Ukrainian national medical university offering MD, dentistry, and pharmacy programmes in Ukrainian and English; the most direct domestic peer to KhNMU with overlapping admissions catchment and similar state-governance profile.
• Tbilisi State Medical University: Georgian state medical university and existing KhNMU partner; English-medium MD programme with strong international (especially Indian) intake, making it a direct competitor in international medical-student recruitment.
• Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy: Romanian state medical university with English and French tracks; directly comparable as a regional public medical school targeting EU and international fee-paying students.
• Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University: Western-Ukrainian national medical university with comparable MD/dentistry/pharmacy programmes, English-medium international student cohorts, and Erasmus+ partnerships; directly competes for both domestic applicants and international recruits.
• Medical University of Bialystok: Polish state medical university with English-medium MD programme and active student exchange with KhNMU; competes in the same fee-paying international medical-education category.
• National Pirogov Memorial Medical University Vinnytsia: Another top-3 Ukrainian state medical university offering MD programmes in English; competes head-to-head with KhNMU for international fee-paying students from India, Africa, and the Middle East.

Broad incumbents

• Semmelweis University: Hungarian established medical university with English and German tracks; competes for Central/Eastern European medical applicants and is a benchmark for international student pricing and quality in the region.
• Charles University, Faculty of Medicine: Major Czech medical faculty within Charles University; offers English-medium MD programmes and is an existing KhNMU partner. Comparable as a Central European medical-degree export competitor.
• I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University: Russia's oldest and largest medical university; historically comparable to KhNMU in post-Soviet medical education positioning and serves as a benchmark for CIS-recruitment dynamics.

Regional players

• Belarusian State Medical University: National medical university of Belarus with Russian/English tracks; comparable post-Soviet state medical school competing for similar international student segments, primarily in CIS markets rather than EU.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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