Does Uzhhorod National University teach in English?

Yes. The university runs English-taught programmes, primarily in medicine, attended by more than two thousand international students from dozens of countries.

How large is Uzhhorod National University?

UzhNU is the largest higher education institution in Zakarpattia: around 20 faculties, over a hundred departments and roughly 13,000 students.

Uzhhorod National University - History, Facts and Figures

Q: When was Uzhhorod National University founded?

The decree establishing a state university in Uzhhorod was adopted on 18 October 1945. Teaching began with four faculties: history, philology, biology and medicine. It was the first higher education institution in the history of Zakarpattia.

01 · Facts & figures

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Figures are approximate, compiled from open sources; last verified July 2026.

02 · History

From four faculties to a classical university

On 18 October 1945 a decree established a state university in Uzhhorod - the first higher education institution in the thousand-year history of Zakarpattia. Teaching began with four faculties: history, philology, biology and medicine. The botanical garden on the slopes above the Uzh was laid out in the university's very first year.

The post-war decades brought rapid growth: law, physics, mathematics and chemistry faculties opened, research schools took shape, and enrolment grew from hundreds to thousands. In October 2000 the university was granted national status.

Today UzhNU is the largest university of the region: around twenty faculties, over a hundred departments, English-taught medical programmes, and campuses on both banks of the river - from the historic city centre to the Student Embankment. The official university website is uzhnu.edu.ua.

03 · Why Uzhhorod

A campus the size of a city

On the EU border

Uzhhorod is the westernmost regional capital of Ukraine - the Slovak border runs along the edge of the city. Košice is closer than Lviv.

Medicine in English

English-taught medical programmes attract students from dozens of countries, from India to Nigeria, making the campus notably international.

Botanical garden since 1946

Thousands of plant species on the slopes above the Uzh - a living laboratory of the biology faculty and a favourite city walk.

04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When was Uzhhorod National University founded?

The founding decree was adopted on 18 October 1945. Teaching began with four faculties - history, philology, biology and medicine. It was the first university in the history of Zakarpattia.

Does the university teach in English?

Yes - primarily medical programmes, attended by more than two thousand international students from dozens of countries.

How large is the university today?

Around 20 faculties and institutes, 120+ departments and roughly 13,000 students - the largest higher education institution in the region.

Is this the official university website?

No. This is an independent digital project about the university, hosted on the historic domain univ.uzhgorod.ua. The official website is uzhnu.edu.ua.

Матеріали українською

The main part of this project is in Ukrainian: the university's history in detail, open academic-writing standards (ДСТУ, APA, MLA, IEEE), a glossary and free tools for students.

Українська версія