Mongolian State University of Education serves as a benchmark in Mongolia’s education sector. Founded in 1923 with only two teachers and around 40 students, the university was the first higher-education institution in the country.
Today, Mongolian State University of Education has 13,000 students and 500 faculty members, and operates two branches in Ulaanbaatar and one in the countryside. It is ranked one of the top universities in the country.
In fact, more than 10% of Mongolia’s higher-education students are enrolled in Mongolian State University of Education, and the university also has around 50 international students from all over the world enrolled in its programmes. Mongolian State University of Education offers undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programmes as well as special certificate and associate programmes.
An international perspective
Mongolian State University of Education is very active internationally. Badrakh Jadambaa, President, explains that the university partners with 42 sister universities throughout the world and participates in international exchange programmes for both students and professors. He says, “We also publish joint research journals and implement projects together with our sister universities. Mongolian State University of Education has also implemented many projects with the EU.” The university regularly hosts international conferences and participates in professional meetings all over the globe.
Mongolian State University of Education has developed programmes for both local and international students as well as a special programme in Mongolian studies for international students. This programme includes classes in the Mongolian language and in Mongolian traditions and culture. To make its offerings even more accessible, the university has created a range of online learning programmes. To complete its offerings for students, the university gives classes in several sports as well as in chess, and recently won top prizes at Mongolia’s National Sports Competition.
Mongolian State University of Education not only aims to educate the next generation of Mongolia’s educators and leaders but also to promote the country globally. To potential students all over the world, Badrakh Jadambaa explains, “Mongolia is internationally known due to Genghis Khan and because we have a strong culture and traditions. The foundation of development is found in Mongolia’s culture and traditional values. So, come to Mongolia for an international experience and to study Mongolian culture at Mongolian State University of Education.”
