Established in 1942, the National University of Mongolia is the oldest university of the country. During the course of its development, NUM has made signification contribution to the foundation of higher education system in Mongolia by establishing six new universities.

NUM is an academic institution with a mission to disseminate knowledge, provide research and teaching on a sustainable basis through a “liberal arts” program that covers key issues in natural science, economics, and social development. The university comprises six schools – International Relations and Public Administration, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Business School, School of Law, Zavkhan School (Business and Technology), Erdenet School (Foreign Language Institute, Economics), and the Graduate School, welcoming over 21,600 students on campus.