The National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is one of biggest educational establishments in Europe. It trains 25 thousand of students, postgraduates; doctorates as well as foreign student from neighbouring and far abroad countries. The National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” trains specialists in 47 specialties, about 300 educational programs. Every sixth student of Kyiv city is obtaining the education in the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (KPI) and every 25th professor and associate professor of Ukraine is a fellow worker of the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (KPI), among all technical higher educational establishments of our country, every fifth faculty and chair is the faculty of chair of KPI.
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is among the top 1000 universities worldwide according to the international QS ranking, and in the subject area of “Engineering & Technology” it ranks among the top of 400. In the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” holds a position among the top 500 leading universities globally. Furthermore, the university annually occupies high positions in the Webometrics Ranking of the World’s Universities, as well as in the national ranking “Top-200 Ukraine”.
History
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is a technical educational institution that was established on February 18, 1880. During the celebration ceremony on August 31, 1898, the Director of the Trade and Manufacturing Department proclaimed an Order of the Russian Emperor Nicolai II on establishing the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. By Czar’s Order, were established 4 educational colleges: Mechanical (109 students), Engineering (101 students), Agricultural (87 students), and Chemical (63 students). Actively developing, the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute became the basis for expanding and strengthening the network of Vishivs Kyiv, Ukraine. In 1923–1933, and in recent years, several institutions, universities, and academies were created based on departments and individual specialties of the KPI. On the other hand, the famous educational institutions of Ukraine entered the current composition of the university.
In June in 1941 KPI concluded 43 th academic year. The Institute had 3,000 students, more than 300 faculty members and the total number of the institute staff was about 5,000 people. Late in June 1941 the Institute received orders to prepare for evacuation to Tashkent, where it functioned as a part of the Central Asian Industrial Institute. The liberation of Kyiv in November 1943 made it possible to reopen the institute: began the registration of the faculty members, staff and students that returned to the Institute. In the second half of January 1944 the Selection Committee started its work of accepting first year students and renewal of the senior course students. All efforts of the institute was aimed at restoring educational material basis, because as a result of Nazi occupation and fierce battles for Kyiv more than a half of the total area of classrooms were destroyed, dormitories were burnt down and other property was looted.
Due to the reorganization of units of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialistic Republic Ministry of Education on the base of the Kyiv evening faculty of Ukrainian Polygraphist Institute of Fedorov in 1989 the graphic arts faculty had entered the structure of KPI, which on September 6, 2004 was renamed to Publishing and Graphic Arts Institute. It was founded on January 1, 1954, in Kyiv, on the basis of Art and Crafts School of Graphic Arts № 18 as training and advisory department of Moscow Printing Institute.
Today National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is the largest institution of higher education in Ukraine.
Given the large organizational role Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in the preparation of engineering and scientific personnel, by the decree of President of Ukraine № 289/95 of 8 April 1995 “On the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” it was given the status of National Technical University of Ukraine.
In April 2007 the Committee of the Board of Education of Ukraine, was decided to provide KPI the status of research university, and its Regulations are approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 21.11.2007, № 1332. Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 03.02.2010 № 76 gave NTUU “KPI” the status of self-governing (autonomous) national research university.
According to the order of Minister of Education and Science, Lilia Hrynevych, dated August, 17, 2016 №992 to grant National technical university of Ukraine “Kyiv politechnical institute” with the name, university was named in tribute to the former student , outstanding aircraft designer of XX century I. I. Sikorsky. Thus, it’s full name from now on is National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”.
University Today
Today National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is one of the most popular Ukrainian universities with more than 40,500 students, and 10,000 teaching and administrative staff. Every year the University Hostels accommodates over 1,500 international students from all over the world. NTUU KPI is a place with, that, all kinds of religious backgrounds, and varied experiences. The University, college, academic staff, and communities give real support to international students. You will have a vast range of activities and will meet a diverse range of people here. Your study at NTUU KPI will be one of the most rigorous, rewarding, and enjoyable of your life.
Studying at National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, you will be taught by our great professor faculty, the experts in your subject area. If you have the commitment, the ability, and the motivation, you can expect intellectual satisfaction and a capability much sought after by employers in industry and academia. National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, technology, natural sciences, economics, and humanities. The university is renowned for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, with numerous research institutes, laboratories, and centers dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology across various disciplines. University provides the world’s highest-quality university education in 77 Majors at 29 University Institutes and Colleges. KPI maintains partnerships with industry, government agencies, and international institutions, facilitating collaborative research projects, internships, and job placements for its students and graduates.
All rooms and laboratories of National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” are equipped with modern facilities; new computer network educational technologies are being implemented that enables to provide qualified education that meet requirements of the best foreign universities. Institute building and Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute faculties as well as university hostels are scattered over the area of approximately 120 hectares. This is a real city inside the city. The university has its own Center of culture and art, modern sport complex, four sports and recreation bases by the Dniper river, at Black Sea and in Carpathians. Its scientific and technical library is one of the best in country.
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is a principal organization of National information network of higher educational establishment and institutes of National Academy of Sciences – URAN that is integrated with European educational network – GEANT. The university has become the initiator of “Center of supercomputer calculations and data” in Ukraine. National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” cooperates with technical universities of dozens of world countries, a lot of international organizations (UNESСO, UNIDO, WIPO, NATO, EDNES, ICSU, CODATA etc) and the most leading corporations and firms (SIEMENS, FESTO, SAMSUNG, INTEL etc), takes part on international educational, scientific projects and programs.
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” has 14 faculties, 10 educational and research institutions, several research institutes and research centers.
Institutes
- Educational and Research Institute for Applied System Analysis – IASA
- Educational and Research Institute of Telecommunication Systems – ITS
- Educational and Research Institute of Aerospace Technologies – IAT
- Educational and Research Institute of Institute of Nuclear and Thermal Energy – IATE
- Educational and Research Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management – IEE
- Y. O. Paton Educational and Research Institute of Materials Science and Welding – IMZ
- Institute of Specialized Communication and Information Security – ISZZI
- Educational and Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering – MMI
- Educational and Research Institute of Printing and Publishing – VPI
- Educational and Research Institute of Physics and Technology – IPT
Faculties
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering – IHF
- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering – FBE
- Faculty of Instrumentation Engineering – PBF
- Faculty of Radio Engineering – RTF
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Biotechnics – FBT
- Faculty of Electric Power Engineering and Automatics – FEA
- Faculty of Electronics – FEL
- Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science – FIOT
- Faculty of Linguistics – FL
- Faculty of Management and Marketing – FMM
- Faculty of Sociology and Law – FSP
- Faculty of Applied Mathematics – FPM
- Faculty of Physics and Mathematics – FMF
- Faculty of Chemical Technology – XTF
University subdivisions
- Center for Innovative Monitoring of Education Quality
- Joint Ukrainian-German Machine Building Center
- Ukrainian-Japanese Center
- Institute of Postgraduate Education
Accommodation
The student campus of National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is fully equipped with a local computer network and high-speed Internet access available in every dormitory, ensuring students stay connected and supported in their academic pursuits. Each dormitory features dedicated study rooms, providing a quiet and comfortable space for academic work and cultural events. For safety and security, the campus is home to a university security service and a local police station.
The campus offers a wide range of amenities to enhance student life, including sports facilities, cafes, a laundry service, dry cleaning, student disco clubs, grocery stores, and a pharmacy—all conveniently located within walking distance.
The university offers 20 residence halls accommodating over 13,000 students. These are categorized into:
- 17 dormitories for individual students
- 2 family dormitories
- 1 dormitory for postgraduate students
Dormitories for individual students are designed in either corridor or block layouts. Rooms typically house 3–4 students.
- Corridor-style dormitories feature shared restrooms and washrooms located at both ends of each floor.
- Block-style dormitories consist of 2 to 5 rooms per block, each with private bathrooms and showers. In five-room blocks, kitchens are located within the block; in smaller configurations, kitchens are available on each floor.
- Family dormitories are designed as self-contained one-bedroom apartments, offering privacy and comfort for students with families.