CITI UNIVERSITY

About CITI

CITI University was established in 1998. It offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral education and conducts academic research.

MottoScientia est Potentia, Libertas

1998Year FoundedUlaanbaatar

3,000+Students EnrolledUG, Master's & PhD

40+Programs OfferedAcross 6 schools

6Constituent SchoolsWith a separate Graduate School

40+Partner UniversitiesWorldwide

#763UI GreenMetric 20251,745 unis · 105 countries

1998 — 2025

University History

Key milestones in the development of the university’s education and research.

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1998

Establishment

Established as Mongoljin Goo under Education Minister’s Order No. 182, with an initial cohort of 300 students.

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1998
Establishment
Established as Mongoljin Goo under Education Minister’s Order No. 182, with an initial cohort of 300 students.
2005
Initial Accreditation
Accredited by the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation.
2010
Accreditation and Learning Facilities
Completed a second institutional accreditation review. The School of Architecture and Design was established and a dedicated teaching building opened.
2012
Ministry Attestation
Attested by the Ministry of Education and Science.
2014
ERASMUS Programme
Began implementing the European Union-funded ERASMUS programme.
2018
International Partnerships
Signed agreements with five international universities for student exchange and dual-degree education.
2021
Graduate Education and Research
The Graduate School was established and publication of the CITI SCIENCE research journal began.
2023
DIGITAL MOVE Project
Began serving as General Coordinator of a project connecting 12 universities in five Asian and European countries.
2024
Accreditation and International Assessment
The university was reaccredited and established the Institute of International Cultural Studies. It entered the THE Impact Rankings for the first time, in the 1501+ band.
2025
Green Campus Assessment
Placed 763rd among 1,745 universities from 105 countries in the UI GreenMetric ranking.

Mission

To create value for society by educating humane, culturally aware citizens with the knowledge and ability to learn throughout life.

Vision

To provide access to international education in Mongolia and become a leading university in Asia.

Global Recognition

Rankings & Accreditation

1501+

Times Higher Education

Impact Rankings — among 2,318 universities worldwide

2024 · First participation

#763

UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

First participant from Mongolia — 1,745 universities in 105 countries

2025

MNCEA

Institutional Accreditation

Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation — 2005, 2010, 2024

Ministry Attestation: 2012

Institutional Profile

Quick Facts

President: Tsembel BaigalmaaPhD in Linguistics, Professor
Board Chair: Dembereltseren Munkh-Erdene
Founded: 1998
Location: Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaModern facilities: labs, studios, library
Colors: CITI Blue & White
Motto: Scientia est Potentia, Libertas

Professional and postgraduate education

Schools

Academic Programmes

Accreditation

Institutional accreditation: 2005, 2010 and 2024. Ministry attestation: 2012.

Accreditation Information

Graduate School
Master's & Doctoral programs
School of Business
Management, Finance, Economics
School of Humanities
Foreign Languages, Social Sciences
School of Law
Law, Legal Studies
School of Architecture and Design
Architecture, Interior & Graphic Design
School of Beauty Sciences
Beauty Technology, Research
School of Arts
Performing Arts

University Leadership

President and Founder

Tsembel Baigalmaa

PhD in Linguistics, Professor

Ts. Baigalmaa founded CITI University in 1998. The President directs the university’s day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

Initiate the university’s strategic plans, policy directions and programmes, obtain approval from the Governing Board and ensure implementation.
Develop domestic and international cooperation and partnerships; conclude agreements for joint education, academic programmes and research projects, and oversee their implementation.
Secure sources of funding and investment, and plan and use financial resources and budgets effectively.
Implement quality management within the higher education institution.

Chair of the Governing Board

Dembereltseren Munkh-Erdene

Principal Official, Third Grade

D. Munkh-Erdene has worked in banking, legal affairs and public administration. His professional background includes 21 years of public service.

Professional Experience

2004–2007
Lawyer, Legal Department, Golomt Bank.
2007–2008
Specialist, Legal Policy Department, Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs.
2008–2013, 2014–2016
Analyst, Government Referent and Department Head in the Legal Affairs Department of the Cabinet Secretariat.
2016–2018, 2021–2023
Senior Adviser to the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar.
2023–2024
Adviser to the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs.
2025.06
Appointed First Deputy Head of the Cabinet Secretariat.
2025.12
Appointed Deputy Minister of Justice and Home Affairs.

Responsibilities of the Governing Board

Approve and amend the university’s long-, medium- and short-term development policies, plans, statutes, regulations and programmes in accordance with applicable legislation.
Approve the university’s organisational structure, investment and annual budget, and oversee expenditure.
Establish procedures for accepting donations and assistance from businesses, organisations and individuals, and oversee their use.

Administrative Council

The council advises the President and develops proposals on the university’s development policy, strategy and plans.

Chair of the Administrative CouncilTsembel BaigalmaaPresident and Founder

Council Membership

Vice President
Director of Academic Affairs
Director of Research Affairs
Head of Internal Quality Assurance Department
Director of Administration & Faculty Development
Director of Faculty Development Policy and Planning
Head of Information Technology Department
Head of International Relations Department
Head of Finance Department
Head of Marketing Department
Library Director
Dean, Graduate School
Dean, Business School
Dean, Humanities School
Dean, Law School
Dean, Architecture & Design School
Dean, Beauty Science School
Dean, Arts School

International Cooperation

A UMAP (University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific) member, CITI has built partnership agreements and MoUs with over 40 prestigious universities across 7+ countries.

Since 2014, CITI University has implemented the EU-funded ERASMUS programme three times. Since 2023, it has participated in two programmes, including serving as General Coordinator of DIGITAL MOVE, which connects 12 universities across five Asian and European countries.