Detailed introduction of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture:

Introduction

Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, referred to as KNUCA, is a prestigious institution of higher learning in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It is world-renowned for its architectural design and construction engineering majors. It occupies a pivotal position in the field of architectural education in Ukraine and has trained a large number of outstanding professionals in architecture, engineering, etc. for Ukraine and the world.

Overview

Student size: about 10,500 students.

Number of faculty and staff: about 700 administrative staff, with about 800 professors and lecturers.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1930. Its predecessor was the Kyiv Civil Engineering College, which was formed by the merger of the Factory and Public Construction Department of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and the Architecture Department of the Kyiv Academy of Arts. In the Soviet period after World War II, the school became the second largest construction engineering college in the Soviet Union. On August 13, 1993, according to the decree of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers, the Kyiv National University of Architecture and Technology was established on the basis of the Kyiv Civil Engineering College. On February 28, 1999, according to the Decree of the President of Ukraine (217/99), the school was granted the status of a national university and officially changed its name to Kyiv National University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

School Strength

Faculty: The school has more than 700 teachers with senior professional titles, including 111 with doctoral degrees and professorial titles, and more than 350 associate doctors and associate professors. The faculty is strong and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance, helping students to study and research in-depth in professional fields such as architecture and engineering.

Teaching achievements: The school offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs, covering multiple professional fields such as architecture, urban planning, and civil engineering. It focuses on the combination of theory and practice, and has cultivated many professionals with practical ability and innovative spirit. Graduates have good employment prospects in the fields of architecture and engineering in Ukraine and internationally, and some graduates have become leaders in the industry.

Scientific research level: As a leading research university in Ukraine, the school actively carries out scientific research activities, and about 300 graduate students focus on their respective research projects. The school has 7 research institutes, 11 professional research laboratories and 9 doctoral and associate doctoral professional committees, which provide strong support for scientific research and promote technological innovation and development in the field of construction engineering.

Nature of the institution

National University.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating a new generation of professional talents who can promote the modernization of Ukraine's construction industry, focusing on combining traditional professional teaching with modern educational technology, emphasizing the cultivation of students' professional knowledge in the fields of architectural design, engineering technology, etc., while improving students' practical operation ability and innovation ability through practical teaching, scientific research projects, etc., so that students have competitiveness in the construction industry and related fields to adapt to the needs of social and industry development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, environmental engineering, landscape design, interior design, engineering systems and ecology, geographic information systems and territorial management technology are the key disciplines of the school. The architecture major covers knowledge in architectural design, architectural history and culture, and architectural technology; the urban planning major focuses on cultivating students' planning and design capabilities in urban spatial layout, urban development strategy, etc.; the civil engineering major focuses on cultivating students' professional skills in architectural structure, construction technology, etc.; the environmental engineering major is committed to cultivating students' ability to solve problems related to architecture and the environment; the landscape design and interior design majors focus on cultivating students' design and creative abilities in outdoor and indoor spaces.

Key laboratories: The school has 11 professional research laboratories, such as the water supply and drainage laboratory, environmental protection technology and labor safety laboratory, heating, gas supply and ventilation laboratory of the School of Engineering Systems and Ecology. These laboratories provide important practical platforms for teaching and scientific research in various disciplines, helping students to better understand and apply professional knowledge, improve practical operation ability and scientific research innovation ability.

Department

The school has the following seven colleges:

School of Architecture: Focuses on education and research in architectural design, architectural history and culture, and architectural technology, and cultivates students' architectural design ability and innovative thinking.

School of Civil Engineering: Covers professional fields such as building structure, construction technology, and engineering mechanics, providing students with solid civil engineering professional knowledge and practical skills training.

School of Architecture and Technology: Focuses on teaching and research in construction technology and technology, building materials, and construction equipment, and cultivates students' professional qualities in the field of construction engineering technology.

School of Engineering Systems and Environment: Including professional directions such as water supply and drainage, heating, gas supply, ventilation, and environmental protection technology, cultivates students' ability to solve system problems and environmental problems in construction projects.

School of Geographic Information Systems and Territorial Management: Focuses on education and research in the fields of geographic information systems, land planning and management, and urban space analysis, and provides students with the ability to apply geographic information technology in the field of architecture and planning.

School of Automation and Information Technology: Focuses on teaching and research in computer technology, automation control technology, and the application of information technology in construction engineering, and cultivates students' information technology application ability and innovation ability.

School of Urban and Spatial Planning: Mainly focuses on professional fields such as urban planning theory and methods, urban design, and regional planning, and cultivates students' planning and design capabilities for urban space and regional development.

Ranking

This university is the best architecture university in Ukraine. Although no clear comprehensive ranking has been found, its teaching and research level in the field of architecture is in the leading position in Ukraine.

Expenses

Undergraduate domestic students: tuition fee is about US$650/year.

Undergraduate international students: tuition fee is about US$1,380/year.

Master's students: tuition fee is about US$1,380/year.

Campus

Location: Located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.

Campus facilities: The campus is vast, including six education buildings, an information technology center and computer-aided professional laboratories, sports complex facilities, a library complex and reading room (with more than 1 million books), eight dormitories, hotels, sanatoriums, education and rehabilitation camps, catering companies, etc., providing convenient conditions for students' study, life and entertainment.