Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies

What Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies does

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies (UDUNT/USUST) is a state-owned multidisciplinary higher education institution headquartered at 2 Lazariana St., Dnipro, Ukraine. Formed in 2021 through the merger of Dnipro National University of Railway Transport and the National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine, and expanded in 2023 and 2024 to absorb the Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, the Prydniprovska State Academy of Construction and Architecture, and the Prydniprovska State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports, UDUNT operates as a unified institutional complex of 7 scientific-educational institutes, 5 professional colleges, 110 departments, and 21 academic buildings. The university serves approximately 15,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education programs in transport, infrastructure, metallurgy, construction, chemical technology, aerospace, and physical culture, supported by 1,197 scientific-pedagogical staff including 196 professors.

UDUNT's core product is its educational programs portfolio, delivered through both in-person instruction and a Moodle-based distance learning platform hosting over 2,000 electronic courses in Ukrainian and English. The university also operates specialized research infrastructure including the Scientific Center for Innovative Materials and Technologies, the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC), the Energy-Innovative Hub, and the Shared Research Facilities Center, alongside a Faculty of Military Training that prepares officers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service across six military specializations. The institution's heritage traces to the 1899 Katerynoslav Higher Mining School, and it has produced over 240,000 graduates across its history.

UDUNT's revenue model rests on three primary streams: state budget funding allocated by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine based on licensed enrollment capacity, tuition fees from contract-based students paying above the state-funded quota, and research grants from programs such as HORIZON Europe, Erasmus+, and the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, supplemented by paid scientific and technical services from university research units to external clients. Distribution occurs through a centralized electronic admission system (ЄДЕБО), a network of professional colleges across the Dnipro region, a Moodle distance learning platform, and an international student center. Customer segments include prospective students in engineering and science disciplines, regional industrial employers (BASF, ZTMK, EPAM, SoftServe, Sigma Software), the Ukrainian defense sector, and international students and academic partners in France, Norway, and Poland. The institution is overseen by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, does not have private shareholders, and does not disclose financial results.

Name

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies

Legal name

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies

Website

https://ust.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies is a state-owned multidisciplinary university in Dnipro, Ukraine, formed by merging five major institutions and serving ~15,000 students across transport, metallurgy, construction, chemical technology, aerospace, and physical culture programs.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering university programs
• Scientific research services
• Vocational training programs
• Distance learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Dnipro

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees from contract-based education: Revenue from students paying for education on a contractual basis beyond state-funded quotas
2. State budget funding: Government funding based on licensed enrollment capacity and number of students
3. Research grants and projects: Funding from HORIZON Europe, Erasmus+, National Research Foundation of Ukraine grants, and state orders for research
4. Scientific and technical services: Paid services provided by university research units to external clients

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies is a multidisciplinary state higher education institution delivering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and vocational education across seven scientific-educational institutes covering transport, infrastructure, metallurgy, construction, chemical technology, aerospace, and physical culture. The university serves approximately 15,000 students through 110 departments across 21 academic buildings, supplemented by applied research, consulting, and technical services for industry. It also delivers distance learning via a Moodle platform with over 2,000 electronic courses and military training programs for national defense.

Product overview

Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies (УДУНТ/USUST) is a multi-sectoral higher education institution in the Dnipro region, Ukraine. The university operates as a unified institutional complex comprising 7 scientific-educational institutes (Dnipro Institute of Infrastructure and Transport, Dnipro Metallurgical Institute, Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Ukrainian State Chemical-Technological University, Prydniprovska State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports, Aerospace Institute, and Titan Institute), serving approximately 15,000 students across various forms of study. The university provides distance learning services through a Moodle platform with over 2,000 electronic courses, and offers educational programs in Ukrainian and English languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Degree Programs Comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs delivered through 7 scientific-educational institutes and 110 departments, targeting students seeking qualifications in engineering, transport, metallurgy, construction, chemical technology, aerospace, and physical culture disciplines.
• Distance Learning on Moodle Platform Online distance education delivered via Moodle learning management system with over 2,000 electronic courses supporting instruction in Ukrainian and English for remote and part-time students.
• Vocational Education through Professional Colleges Vocational and applied education programs delivered through 5 professional colleges in Vilnohirsk, Nikopol, Novomoskovsk, Dnipro, and Mykolaiv covering engineering, pedagogy, and transport infrastructure disciplines.
• Military Training Programs Officer training programs across 6 military specializations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service, delivered through a dedicated military training faculty.
• Research, Consulting, and Technical Services Contracted applied research, technical consulting, expert services, and innovation commercialization offered through university research institutes and shared research facilities to industry clients and government bodies.
• International Double Degree and Mobility Programs Master's-level double degree programs and academic mobility offerings delivered in cooperation with partner universities in France, Norway, and Poland under Erasmus+ and related frameworks, targeting international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 14th in Ukraine by Scopus 2025 (2nd in Dnipro)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EPAM SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company partner for cooperation in education and technology development. EPAM is a leading global software product development and integration company.
• SoftServecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner providing software development and IT consulting services for collaborative projects.
• BASFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational chemical company partner for research and development cooperation in chemical technologies.
• ZTMK (Zaporizhzhia Titanium-Magnesium Combine)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in metallurgical sector for practical training and employment of graduates.
• Sigma Software GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT partner for software development education and joint research projects.
• Ukrainian Aerospace AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner for aerospace institute cooperation and industry alignment.
• United24majorGTM or Marketing PartnerState-run fundraising platform for Ukrainian victory. University participates in supporting this initiative.
• Kharkiv IT ClusterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional IT industry association for cooperation in IT education and workforce development.
• Erasmus+ Program universities (France, Norway, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation for double degree programs at master's level with universities in France, Norway, and Poland.
• HORIZON Europe program partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research and innovation framework program participation for international scientific projects.
• National Research Foundation of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState research funding organization providing grants for scientific research projects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Odesa Polytechnic National University: A multi-discipline technical university offering engineering, computer science, and applied programs. Comparable in structure to USUST, competing for state-funded enrollment capacity and applied research grants.
• Sumy State University: A regional Ukrainian technical university with strong engineering and natural sciences programs. Competes with USUST for STEM applicants, Erasmus+ mobility slots, and Horizon Europe project funding.
• National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute": Ukraine's largest and most prominent technical university, offering a similarly broad engineering and applied sciences portfolio across multiple institutes. Both compete for the same national polytechnic student pool, applied research grants, and industry partnerships.
• National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute": A leading Ukrainian technical university with comparable engineering, machine-building, and applied-research focus. It overlaps USUST in metallurgical and industrial education and competes for the same industrial employer relationships in eastern Ukraine.
• Lviv Polytechnic National University: One of Ukraine's oldest polytechnic universities, with a multi-institute structure spanning engineering, architecture, and applied sciences. It directly competes for engineering applicants, faculty talent, and Horizon Europe / Erasmus+ funding.
• National Aviation University: Ukraine's flagship aviation and aerospace university, directly comparable to USUST's Aerospace Institute. Overlaps on aerospace engineering curriculum, military-aligned training, and aviation industry employer pipelines.

Emerging players

• National University of Water and Environmental Engineering (NUWEE): A specialized Ukrainian university focused on water management, construction, and environmental engineering. Comparable to USUST's Civil Engineering and Architecture Academy on curriculum overlap, but with a narrower specialization.

Regional players

• Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport (URT) - historical/related peer: A specialized transport-focused university in Kharkiv with curriculum overlap to USUST's Dnipro Institute of Infrastructure and Transport. Competes for railway industry employer relationships and transport-engineering applicants.
• Oles Honchar Dnipro National University: A classical university also headquartered in Dnipro, providing overlapping access to the same regional student pool and faculty. Less engineering-focused than USUST, but a direct local competitor for top applicants in the Dnipro catchment.
• National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic": A regional polytechnic in central Ukraine with comparable engineering and construction programs. Competes with USUST for the same applicant segments in central-eastern Ukraine and similar industrial employer pipelines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ust.university

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries14 records

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