The first campus of American University Kyiv (AUK) is located in the historic River Port Building on the Poshtova Square along the right bank of the Dnipro River, in the heart of Kyiv. By bringing this iconic building, constructed in 1961, back to its former glory, AUK provides students the opportunity to study in a beautiful historic location, equipped with the latest digitally-enhanced learning features and education technology. This state-of-the-art six-story campus offers students from Ukraine and around the world a truly unique place to learn and interact with fellow international students.
AUK Dnipro Campus is a modern student facility that meets the highest standards of safety and comfort. Its convenient location, advanced infrastructure, and secure environment create ideal conditions for learning and development.
The Highest Standards of Safety and Comfort at AUK Dnipro Campus
AUK Dnipro Campus at Menorah Center is a secure and comfortable educational facility that meets the highest safety standards. The center features a certified shelter, a centralized security and surveillance system, and advanced fire protection and ventilation systems to ensure the safety of students and faculty. High-capacity generators and an efficient water management system guarantee full autonomy and 24/7 operation in any conditions.
AUK is proud to be the first private university offering high-quality standards of American education in Ukraine
AUK Partnerships The foundation of AUK is built on robust partnerships between Arizona State University (ASU), one of the largest and most innovative universities in the USA, Cintana Education, a certified public benefit corporation facilitating global universities in enhancing their quality and scale, and our Founding Partners—leading global companies such as EPAM Systems, BGV Group Management, Academy DTEK, Brain, Channel Georgian Consulting, and Georgian American University.
AUK Achievements AUK is moving at full speed and has already reached significant milestones. The iconic AUK Campus RiverPort, which opened in May 2023, is now home to 350 students and 60+ full-time faculty and staff members. In February 2024 AUK hold its first graduation of AUK Master's students, while in May 2024 further 32 Master's students successfully graduated from ASU. The university's program portfolio is constantly expanding now accounting to 6 Bachelor's degrees and 3 Master's degrees. All AUK programs are licensed, and Master's programs are already accredited by the Ministry of Education.
AUK History AUK opened in 2022, shortly before a full-scale invasion, because we believe in the power and potential of our students to steer the future of Ukraine. Currently, the university offers English-language Bachelor's and Master's degrees within its two schools – School of Management and EPAM School of Digital Technologies. Also, AUK continues to expand its portfolio of lifelong learning programs to meet individual and organizational needs.
AUK's deep partnership with ASU has enabled access to a state-of-the-art online curriculum, expertise in digital learning, and insights into how to build world-class degree programs. All AUK programs are based on world-class ASU curricula and provide an excellent opportunity to gain dual American and Ukrainian degrees.
American University Kyiv is delighted to have leased the River Port Building. Having sat vacant for five years, it was desperately in need of renovation. With the lease agreed, AUK commissioned global architects and frontrunners in modern university design, Perkins&Will, Washington DC Studio. Perkins&Will have a proven track record, developing ambitious design concepts for leading universities. Their client list includes University of California, Berkley, Case Western Reserve University, Cornell University, Northwestern University and many others. They believe that every place has a story, and as they design, they help tell that story. They take immense pride in their work which revitalizes neighborhoods, builds communities, energizes the citizenry while respecting and protecting the environment.
Investing 12 million USD into the project, a team of architects, designers and builders work tirelessly to restore this beautiful building facade, preserve its unique features and historical legacy while developing its interior as a state-of-the art university to inspire, protect and serve university staff and students.
