Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University is a prominent educational, scientific, engineering and cultural center in Western Ukraine region. Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University fully implements modern trends in higher education development, satisfies region’s need in highly qualified professionals, and acts as a center of science and culture.
History
On November 11, 1960 Ternopil Technical Faculty of the Lviv Polytechnic Institute with with the extra-mural and evening forms of study was opened. This allowed the experienced workers to get higher education without leaving their job, and Ternopil gradually transformed into a student city. Due to invitation of new university teachers with academic degrees and titles, development of the material and technical base of the institution and increase of the number of students on May 15, 1964, the faculty was reorganized into the Ternopil branch of the Lviv Polytechnic Institute.
ue to the active and effective work of the head and stuff of the institution on February 27, 1991, the Ternopil Instrument-Making Institute was founded on the basis of the Ternopil affiliate of the Lviv Polytechnic Institute. It was the second higher educational institution of such a direction in Ukraine. 150 teachers worked at the institude, including 76 Doctors and Candidates of sciences. A new laboratory was built, for the the connection of the training with production the buildings at the enterprises “Vatra”, Ternopil harvester-building, “Saturn” were bought. The foundation of the current sport complex “Polytechnic” was laid.
Since April 1995, the university bears the name of the famous Ukrainian scientist and public figure Ivan Puluj. In 1994 the Institute was accredited as IV level educational institution. Considering the real developments and achievements of the teaching staff, the Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine № 1536 from the 30th of December 1996 approved the creation of Ternopil Ivan Puluj State Technical University on the basis of Ternopil Instrument-Making Institute.
On the 16th of September 2005 Ternopil Ivan Puluj State Technical University joined the European Declaration of the higher educational institutions of the Magna Charta Universitatum comprising fundamental principles, rights and duties of the universities as the outposts of culture, knowledge and research and uniting 816 Universities from 86 Countries.
In 2007 the Center for training of foreign students was opened, and later, in 2011, it developed into the Foreign Students Faculty. Today more than 250 foreigners study at the preparatory department and take bachelor’s and master’s degree in Ukrainian and English. In 2007-2008, joint faculties were established with Shobhit University (New Delhi, India), with the Technological University of Tajikistan (Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan). In 2011, the first in Tajikistan local center of distance education was opened in Dushanbe. In 2012, the local center of distance education was created at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Detroit, Michigan (USA), and in June 2014, the graduate, who undertook his program defended his bachelor’s thesis.
University Today
There are 4 faculties currently operating at Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University:
- Faculty of Engineering of Machines, Structures and Technologies (FMT),
- Faculty of Applied Information Technologies and Electrical Engineering (FPT),
- Faculty of Computer Information Systems and Software Engineering (FIS),
- Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM).
The 34 University departments carry out training of bachelors and masters in 28 programs and 19 majors. The annual licensed admission number of full-time students amounts to 3088 people.
Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University also incorporates such establishments as Technical Lyceum, Technical College, Husiatin College, and Zboriv College. This adds up to a total of approximately 5000 undergraduates, masters and PhD students who are all working towards higher-degree qualifications at the University.
Since 2012, students have participated in Double Degree Programs. All the university students have the opportunity to participate in the academic mobility programmes in Poland, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, Lithuania, Austria, Turkey. Currently, 16 students study under Erasmus+ Programme at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (Austria), Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), University of Petrosani (Romania), University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden (Germany), Technical University of Gabrovo (Bulgaria), Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (Poland), and one student study under Ukrainian-German Double Degree Programme for the Master’s degree at the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden (Germany).
Technical and structural asset base of Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University consists of 11 educational and research buildings with a total area of almost 60 thousand square meters. There are 6 dormitories, a number of gyms, student cafeterias and buffets, as well as rooms for creative development and art activities. Recently we also put into operation largest in the region sports and health, and social and cultural centers.
Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University has achieved notable recognition in various international and national university rankings, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence, research, and global engagement.
– QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025: Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University was included for the first time, securing a position in the 601+ bracket among European universities. Notably, it ranked 103rd in Eastern Europe, highlighting its growing regional influence.
– Webometrics Ranking (July 2024): Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University ranked 3957th globally and 18th among 256 Ukrainian higher education institutions, showcasing its strong digital presence and research impact.
– SCImago Institutions Rankings 2024: The university improved its national standing, moving from 30th to 22nd place among Ukrainian institutions, reflecting advancements in research performance, innovation, and societal impact.
Accommodation
Ternopil is a student-friendly city, offering a welcoming and affordable environment for university life. Many neighborhoods are tailored to students, with a wide range of accommodation options.
Living in university accommodation offers the key advantage of being close to both academic buildings and the vibrant heart of the city. Supermarkets, convenience stores, and the university’s own swimming pool are all within walking distance, making daily life comfortable and convenient. On-campus catering facilities are available, and the surrounding area is rich with dining options to suit all tastes and budgets.
The university provides well-maintained residence halls equipped with essential amenities for student life, including shared kitchens, comfortable living spaces, and laundry facilities with washing machines for residents’ use.
This supportive and well-connected living environment helps students feel at home while focusing on their studies and enjoying an active and fulfilling university experience.