Pre-University training at Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (formerly Kiev Technological Institute of Light Industry) was launched in 1957 (Order of MFA USSR number 880 from 12.25.1957).

In 1970 in accordance with the regulations of the USSR Council of Ministers № 133 from 02.26.1970  

MFA USSR and the order number 337 of 05/06/1970, the preliminary department was founded.

According to the internal order of the University (then the Academy) № 166 from 11.19.1991 the preparatory courses were reorganized into the Faculty of Pre-University and individual training, which in 1993, according to the decision of the Academic Council of the University, attached the Preparatory Department.

In connection with the extension of functions and rearrangement of structural units of the University on Feb. 1, 2004, the Faculty of Pre-University and individual training was renamed the Department of Pre-University, accelerated, individual training and students enrollment, and on 18.10.2006 it turned into The Institute of Pre-University, accelerated and individual training. In February 2015 it goy its new name – The Centre of Pre-University and individual education.

Since its foundation first as the Faculty, then the Department, the Institute and now the Centre has been run by Professor Horobets Vasily A., a professor of the Department of applied mechanics and machines. The activity of the Institute is regulated by the University Statute and Regulations of the Centre.

Management of the Institute is based on a combination of centralized management (Rector) and operational autonomy (Director of the Institute).

The Center of Pre-University and individual education is a structural educational and scientific-methodical

division of Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design.

The Centre includes:

• Pre-university training sector;

• individual student learning.

The main activities of the Institute include:

1. Pre-University and special training of students of preliminary courses and organization of entrance examination rehearsals.

2. Pre-University training of university entrants attending college or work at their workplace or place of study.

3. Provision of paid educational services.

4. Preparing students on individual and specific schedules and plans.

5. Providing students with different specially designed teaching paid materials and documentation.

Online registration for the courses of the pre-university and individual education center KNUTD is opened https://goo.gl/forms/TbvMyPKp4QWc0yF52

The Centre of Pre-University and individual education offers:

1. For the external evaluation of subjects:

Graduates can get some extra points while entering the University for specialities which need some support.

According to terms of admission to universities in Ukraine in 2015 the significance of these points reaches 5% of competitive points.

2. For the entrance examinations in the subjects:

• painting
• drawing
• special composition

Graduates of the training courses take rehearsal exams, the results of which can be considered for admission to the contract form of education.

Apprenticeship - 7 and 3,5 months. Enrollment starts 15 September the current year. Classes start in October and February. Classes are held in small groups (8-10 people).

Form of classes:

• evening (2-3 times a week from 16.00 to 19.00);
• weekend (Saturdays from 9.00 to 15.00);
• remote;
• correspondence.

On the basis of our Center there are also short term courses on artistic direction:

• painting
• drawing
• special composition

The courses last 1-2 weeks. Starting dates: June, July. Classes are held in small groups (8-10 people). Accommodation in the hostel is provided on request.

Telephone: (044) 256-21-24; (044) 256-21-67