Uzhhorod National University is one of the leading universities in Ukraine, located in the picturesque city of Uzhhorod in the Zakarpattia region, near the borders of Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania. As one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in western Ukraine, Uzhhorod National University is renowned for its academic excellence, diverse programs, and strong emphasis on research and international cooperation.
History
Uzhhorod National University was established in 1945 to serve as an academic and research center in the westernmost region of Ukraine. The Botanic Gardens was founded in the university in 1946. More than 500 species of trees and bushes and about 450 subtropical and tropical cultures are growing in it now.
By 1 July 1946 the University had embodied (included) 15 departments with 42 lecturers working there. In 1951 the first graduation of specialists took place and next year the first graduation of doctors took place in the medical faculty. Post-graduation courses in Uzhhorod State University were founded in 1953. In 1974 the construction of the main academic building of the university began.
In 1993 by the decision of the Interdisciplinary Accreditation Commission and the Collegium of the Ministry for Education of Ukraine the University was awarded the full fourth level of accreditation, with autonomy in solving of many issues of the university life. In 2000
for a significant contribution to the development of national education and science the University was conferred national status and renamed Uzhhorod National University with the fourth level of accreditation by the Decree of the President of Ukraine.
At the end of 2024, 11,722 full-time students and 3,374 part-time and evening students were enrolled at Uzhhorod National University and College of Natural Sciences and Humanities.
University Today
Uzhhorod National University offers full-time and part-time study, and specialists are trained at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. The Uzhhorod National University has 19, 2 educational and research institutes (Educational and Research Institute of Chemistry and Ecology, Ukrainian-Hungarian Educational and Research Institute), the Department of Military Training, Natural Sciences and Humanities College, which trains specialists in related specialities of the university.
Uzhhorod National University is among the best higher education institutions in Ukraine in terms of educational, scientific, international, innovative and informational activities and is ranked 12th in the Webometrics Ranking of World’s Universities, has been included in the World University Rankings 2025 for the second time and is among the 17 best universities in Ukraine. And according to the consolidated rating for 2024 from the national educational information resource ‘Osvita.ua’ – among more than 200 domestic universities included in the sample, Uzhhorod National University took 11th place.
The university unites 1198 academic staff, including 185 doctors of sciences, professors and 693 candidates of sciences, doctors of philosophy. There are 175 part-time employees, including 32 Doctors of Sciences, Professors and 72 Candidates of Sciences, Doctors of Philosophy. The share of doctors of sciences, professors is 15.8%, candidates of sciences, doctors of philosophy – 55.6%.
The university has an academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 2 corresponding members of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 4 academicians of the Academy of Sciences of the Higher School of Ukraine, 11 Honoured workers of science and technology of Ukraine, 10 Honoured educators of Ukraine, 7 Honoured lawyers of Ukraine, 11 Honoured doctors of Ukraine, 4 Honoured inventors of Ukraine, and an Honoured journalist of Ukraine.
The university is a participant in programs like Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, which enable academic exchanges, joint research projects, and the sharing of best practices. UzhNU has partnerships with universities and institutions in countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
Faculties
- Faculty of Biology
- Faculty of Geography
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine №2
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Healthcare
- Faculty of Foreign Philology
- Faculty of Information Technologies
- Faculty of History and International Relations
- Faculty of Mathematics and Digital Technologies
- Faculty of International Economic Relations
- Faculty of Postgraduate and Pre-university Education
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Tourism and International Communication
- Faculty of Physics
- Faculty of Philology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Law
Accommodation
Uzhhorod National University provides affordable and comfortable accommodations for its students in several dormitories near the campus. The hostels are equipped with basic amenities, including furnished rooms, kitchens, laundry facilities, and study areas. Both shared and private rooms are available, ensuring options for different preferences and budgets. The university also ensures the safety and well-being of its students with 24/7 security and supportive staff.
Uzhhorod National University is a prestigious institution that combines academic excellence, diverse programs, and a strong commitment to research and international cooperation. With its broad range of disciplines, multicultural environment, and focus on practical training, UzhNU offers students a world-class education and the skills needed to succeed in a competitive global environment.