Introduction

Uzhgorod State University is a famous comprehensive university in Ukraine and one of the traditional universities in Ukraine. It is located in the western city of Uzhgorod.

Overview

Student size: more than 13,000 students, including more than 1,000 foreign students from 35 countries.

Faculty: The total number of faculty and staff is about 1,380, of which 99% are domestic staff and 1% are international staff. There are 170 doctors of science and professors, about 800 candidates of science and associate professors, and 11 winners of the Ukrainian National Award.

History and establishment time

The history of the university can be traced back to 1613, when a Jesuit monastery and college was established in Humenno (now Slovakia). From 1773 to 1920, it was the Uzhgorod Royal Catholic Higher Gymnasium, and from 1920 to 1945, it was the Uzhgorod State Russian Real School.

On October 18, 1945, the Government of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic and the Central Committee of the Communist Party passed a joint resolution on the establishment of a national university in Uzhgorod. The university initially had 4 colleges and officially opened on February 1, 1946.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a strong faculty team, including many professors, associate professors and experts and scholars in various fields. They are not only experienced in teaching, but also have achieved remarkable results in scientific research, providing students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching achievements: The school has trained a large number of outstanding professionals, and its graduates have performed well in various fields in Ukraine and other countries, making important contributions to social development.

International cooperation: The school actively carries out international cooperation and exchanges, and has established cooperation with more than 100 universities in 18 countries in the world. It maintains friendly relations with multiple partners and has joined organizations such as the European University Association, the Danube Rectors' Conference and the Carpathian Regional University Association. It continuously enhances the school's international reputation and influence by participating in international scientific and educational programs and signing scientific research cooperation agreements.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive quality and innovation ability, emphasizing the combination of knowledge and practice, encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research and social practice activities, cultivating students' independent learning ability and teamwork spirit, so that students can adapt to the needs of social development and become professionals with social responsibility and innovative spirit.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: covering various disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technology engineering and medicine, such as history, chemistry, engineering, international relations, linguistics, medicine, biology, economics, etc. Some of these disciplines enjoy a high reputation in the fields of education and scientific research in Ukraine and neighboring countries.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of scientific research institutions and laboratories, such as the Institute of Phytotherapy, the Institute of Solid State Physics and Chemistry, the Carpathian Institute, and the Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Mucosal Immunology, which provide good conditions for teachers and students to carry out scientific research.

Department

The school has a total of 20 There are 10 colleges, including the College of Biology, the College of Geography, the College of Engineering, the College of History and International Relations, the College of Mathematics, the College of Medicine, the Second Medical College, the College of Dentistry, the College of Economics, the College of Health and Sports, the College of Information Technology, the College of Postgraduate Education and Pre-university Training, the College of Social Sciences, the College of Foreign Languages, the College of Tourism and International Exchange, the College of Physics, the College of Languages, the College of International Economic Relations, the College of Chemistry, the College of Law, etc. In addition, there are 2 educational and scientific research institutes, 115 departments, and a branch in Lviv and the College of Natural Sciences and Humanities.

Ranking

Ranked 80th in the 2025 Eastern European University Rankings and 251-300th in the QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia Rankings.

Expenses **: No specific information on tuition fees and living expenses has been found for the school.

Campus

Location: Located in Uzhhorod, western Ukraine, the city is located at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. It is one of the important cultural, educational and economic centers of Ukraine. It has rich historical and cultural heritage and natural resources, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: The school has 20 academic buildings, 6 laboratory buildings and 6 student dormitories, with a total area of ​​1.388 million square meters. It also has the largest academic library in the region, with a collection of 1,757,680 books, including many precious domestic and foreign prints, and conducts book exchange activities with 35 national libraries, 5 foreign libraries, the Library of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Museum of Science.