The University of the Humanities (Хүмүүнлэгийн Ухааны Их Сургууль) is a university in Ulaanbaatar with more than 4,000 students, four schools and over 50 programmes.[1][2] It traces its origin to the Russian Language Institute formed in 1979 within the National University of Mongolia and took its present name in 1998.[3] Times Higher Education calls it one of the premier private universities in Mongolia.[4]
Tuition is charged per credit: 310,000 to 338,000 MNT for a bachelor’s, 362,500 to 385,320 MNT for a master’s and 398,772 to 423,852 MNT for a doctorate; the page names no academic year.[5] The admissions page has no dedicated section for international applicants.[5]
Key facts
| Official name | University of the Humanities (Хүмүүнлэгийн Ухааны Их Сургууль, ХИС)[2] |
| Location | Ulaanbaatar, Sukhbaatar district, 8th khoroo[1] |
| Type | Private, according to Times Higher Education; Wikipedia says public (sources conflict)[4] |
| Origin | 1979, as the Russian Language Institute within the National University of Mongolia; independent in 1982; University of Humanities from 1998[3] |
| Students | 4,000+ (2023–24: 3,010 bachelor’s, 383 master’s, 32 doctoral)[1] |
| Staff | 149 faculty and staff (2023–24)[2] |
| Schools | Business School; Information and Communication Management; International Relations and Sociology; Language and Culture[1] |
| Programmes | More than 50, including business, software, international relations, tourism, journalism, psychology and English translation and teaching[2] |
| Accreditation | 3 institutional accreditations; 10 programmes nationally and 7 internationally accredited; ISO 21001:2018; APQN member since 2006, ACBSP since 2017[1] |
| Tuition per credit, bachelor’s (year not stated) | 310,000–338,000 MNT (4 years, 120 credits)[5] |
| Tuition per credit, master’s / doctorate | 362,500–385,320 MNT (30–32 credits) / 398,772–423,852 MNT (60 credits)[5] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Could not be confirmed |
| Official website | humanities.edu.mn |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 10 November 2026.
About the University of the Humanities
The university’s own history page starts in 1979 with the Russian Language Institute, formed as part of the National University of Mongolia. In 1982 it became the Russian Language Teachers’ Higher School, in 1990 the Foreign Language Higher School, and in 1998 it was restructured as the University of Humanities. It passed national accreditation in 1999, 2007 and 2018.[3]
The university has four schools: the Business School, the School of Information and Communication Management, the School of International Relations and Sociology, and the School of Language and Culture.[1] In 2023–24 it reported 3,010 bachelor’s, 383 master’s and 32 doctoral students and 149 faculty and staff.[2]
How is the University of the Humanities ranked?
We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position: QS blocks automated access to its tables and none of the pages we read states one. The Times Higher Education profile we read shows no 2027 band for the university.[4] Wikipedia cites a 2014 Webometrics position of 15th in Mongolia, which is outdated.[6] Rankings differ by publisher and year. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of the Humanities?
The homepage mentions more than 50 programmes, among them business management, marketing, software, international relations, tourism, journalism, psychology, finance and banking, foreign language translation (English) and teacher education (English), as well as master’s and doctoral programmes and a two-year evening English translation programme.[2] It also lists Korean-linked tracks: a 3+1 track in software and 2+2 tracks in journalism and psychology.[2]
The pages we read do not say which language each programme is taught in.
How much does the University of the Humanities cost?
| Level | Length and credits | Fee per credit (MNT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 years, 120 credits | 310,000–338,000 |
| Bachelor’s (evening) | 2 years, 60 credits | 310,000–328,000 |
| Master’s | 1–1.5 years, 30–32 credits | 362,500–385,320 |
| Doctorate | 3–6 years, 60 credits | 398,772–423,852 |
Total tuition is the number of credits in your study plan multiplied by the fee per credit.[5] On a full 120-credit bachelor’s that is 37.2 to 40.56 million MNT over four years (our calculation from the page’s figures). The page names no academic year and has no separate section for international students.[5]
Bachelor’s students from their second semester can pay in five instalments per semester.[5] For living costs, see our Mongolia guide.
How do you apply to the University of the Humanities?
Applications run through the online portal at elselt.humanities.edu.mn; the contact is +976 7711-1500 or admission@humanities.mn.[5] The admissions page describes the route for domestic applicants (national entrance exam results) and for transfer students, including transfers from foreign universities, who submit an officially translated, stamped transcript with GPA.[5]
It has no dedicated section for international degree applicants, so ask the admissions office what a foreign applicant must submit. We give no deadlines because they change each year.
Which language level do you need?
The admissions page lists no minimum language score for admission. For bachelor’s programmes, valid internationally recognised foreign-language certificates can count toward required language credits, and students can take a foreign-language exam at the start of the academic year to receive credit.[5] The pages we read do not state the language of instruction, so ask your programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the University of the Humanities public or private?
When was the University of the Humanities founded?
Its history page starts in 1979 with the Russian Language Institute and gives 1998 as the year it was restructured as a university.[3]
How much does the University of the Humanities cost?
Bachelor’s tuition is 310,000 to 338,000 MNT per credit, on 120 credits; the page names no academic year.[5]
Can international students apply?
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
- Mongolian University of Science and Technology
- National University of Mongolia
Sources
[1] University of the Humanities: About (page without a date)
[2] University of the Humanities: Homepage (page without a date; latest news item of Sep 2026)
[3] University of the Humanities: History (page without a date; in Mongolian)
[4] Times Higher Education: University of the Humanities (page without a date; describes a private university founded 1979)
[5] University of the Humanities: Admission information (page without a date)
[6] Wikipedia: University of the Humanities (conflicts with the university on founding year and status; page last edited 17 Sep 2026)
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