The Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a public university in Ulaanbaatar with 20,080 students and 925 teachers, according to its homepage.[1] Its history starts in 1959, when the National University of Mongolia began training civil engineers and industrial economists; the Polytechnic Institute was set up within that university in 1969 and became independent in 1982.[2]
MUST’s international admissions site lists six English-taught bachelor’s programmes and asks for a secondary diploma plus an English score such as IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 60.[3] The pages we read give no tuition fee, so we cannot state one. Programmes taught in Mongolian require Mongolian proficiency.[4]
Key facts
| Official name | Mongolian University of Science and Technology, MUST (Шинжлэх Ухаан, Технологийн Их Сургууль, ШУТИС)[5] |
| Location | Baga toiruu 34, 8th khoroo, Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar 14191[1] |
| Type | Public university[5] |
| History | Training from 1959 inside the National University of Mongolia; Polytechnic Institute 1969; independent institution 1982[2] |
| Students | 20,080[1] |
| Teachers | 925[1] |
| Branches and departments | 48[1] |
| Programmes | 328 on the homepage; the programmes page gives 89 undergraduate and 100 graduate programmes[6] |
| Affiliated schools | 12 schools (including Darkhan and Erdenet technology schools) and a high school[1] |
| English-taught bachelor’s programmes | Six listed: Structural Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Cyber Security, Apparel Engineering, Electrical Power Supply[3] |
| English requirement (English-taught bachelor’s) | CEFR B1, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, TOEIC 650 or Duolingo 75[3] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Could not be confirmed |
| Tuition | Not listed on the pages we read |
| Official website | must.edu.mn |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 10 November 2026.
About the Mongolian University of Science and Technology
MUST’s own timeline begins in 1959, when the National University of Mongolia started training specialists in industrial economics and civil engineering, followed by geological engineering in 1960. The Polytechnic Institute was established within that university in 1969 with five faculties and 13 departments, and it became an independent higher education institution in 1982 by resolution of the Council of Ministers.[2]
In 1990 Mongolian higher education institutions were upgraded to university status; the Technical University later became MUST.[2] In 2013 MUST began reforms to become a research university with the goal of ranking among Asia’s top 200.[2]
The main address is Baga toiruu 34 in the Sukhbaatar district of Ulaanbaatar.[1] Wikipedia adds campuses in Darkhan and Erdenet.[5]
How is the Mongolian University of Science and Technology ranked?
We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position for MUST: QS blocks automated access to its tables and none of the pages we read states one. The homepage and introduction pages we read list no ranking.[1]
The 2013 reform plan set the goal of ranking among the top 200 universities in Asia; we found no evidence of whether it was met.[2] Rankings differ by publisher and year. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at MUST?
MUST grants bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.[6] Its schools include Civil Engineering and Architecture, Geology and Mining Engineering, Information and Telecommunication Technology, Power Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Transportation, Applied Sciences, Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, Food, Light Industry and Design, and Foreign Language, plus technology schools in Darkhan and Erdenet.[1]
The number of programmes differs between pages: 328 on the homepage,[1] 89 undergraduate and 100 graduate on the programmes page,[6] and 297 on the international admissions site.[3]
The international admissions site lists these English-taught bachelor’s programmes:[3]
| Programme | Length | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Engineering | 4 years | 136 |
| Business Administration | 4 years | 125 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 132 |
| Cyber Security | 4 years | 128 |
| Apparel Engineering | 4 years | 129 |
| Electrical Power Supply | 3.5 years | 134 |
The page speaks of seven programmes but lists six.[3]
How much does MUST cost?
The international admissions site and the homepage do not list tuition fees.[3][1] The doctoral notice of 2022 also refers to a separate tuition fee file without stating amounts in the text.[7] We therefore give no tuition figure; ask the International Office at admission@must.edu.mn or +976-77921959.[3]
One cost is stated in the university’s regulation for international students: they pay their own life, health and accident insurance.[4] The regulation dates from a 2015 presidential order, so check whether it still applies. For living costs, see our Mongolia guide.
How do you apply to MUST?
For the English-taught bachelor’s programmes the international admissions site describes four steps:[3]
- Create an account on the portal with your email address.
- Complete the application with personal details and programme choice.
- Upload your passport, diploma, transcript and English test certificate.
- Receive a decision; the admissions team says it answers within 2 to 3 weeks.
Programmes in other languages follow the regulation for international students, which asks for a request letter, CV, certified diplomas, passport copy, financial guarantee, recommendation letters, a language certificate, a health exam taken within three months and a photo.[4] Foreign applicants for undergraduate programmes must also take a comprehensive entrance exam or an equivalent.[4] Doctoral applicants in 2022 needed a master’s degree, advanced Mongolian, a Mongolian test and an interview, and paid a 15,000 MNT application fee.[7]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year; the site shows the Fall 2026 window, and the regulation sets separate windows for undergraduate and postgraduate study.[3][4]
Which language level do you need?
For the English-taught bachelor’s programmes you need a secondary school diploma and one of these English results: CEFR B1, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, TOEIC 650 or Duolingo 75.[3]
For programmes taught in Mongolian, the regulation requires the designated level of Mongolian and a certificate, and says applicants should apply after completing an authorised Mongolian course and passing the proficiency level.[4] Applicants to English-taught degrees must show English proficiency.[4] The 2022 doctoral notice asked for advanced Mongolian.[7]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MUST a public university?
Wikipedia describes it as a public university in Ulaanbaatar.[5]
Does MUST teach in English?
What English score do I need for MUST?
CEFR B1, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, TOEIC 650 or Duolingo 75 for the English-taught bachelor’s programmes.[3]
How much are the tuition fees at MUST?
The pages we read do not state them. Contact the International Office at admission@must.edu.mn.[3]
Is MUST the same as the National University of Mongolia?
No. The Polytechnic Institute was established within the National University of Mongolia in 1969 and became independent in 1982.[2]
More about studying in Mongolia
- Mongolia: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Mongolia
- Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- National University of Mongolia
- University of the Humanities
Sources
[1] MUST: Official English homepage (page without a date; footer 2005–2026; latest news item 3 Nov 2026)
[2] MUST: History (page without a date; footer 2005–2026)
[3] MUST: International Admissions (page without a date; shows “Fall 2026 Now Open”)
[4] MUST: Regulation on International Student Recruitment (annex to President’s order A/220 of 9 Oct 2015; file uploaded March 2024, so confirm it is current)
[5] Wikipedia: Mongolian University of Science and Technology (type, campuses and Mongolian name; page last edited 17 Jun 2026)
[6] MUST: Academic programs (page without a date; footer 2005–2026)
[7] MUST: Doctoral admission registration 2022–2023 (news item of 26 Aug 2022)
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