In the late 1950s, in line with the national objective of accelerating the development of the energy sector, Mongolia faced an urgent need to train highly qualified energy specialists domestically. To meet this demand, an energy program was established at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) in 1960, enrolling its first cohort of 42 students. Initially, the program operated within the Department of Physics under the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
In 1961, the program was expanded into an Engineering Faculty, led by its first dean, Colonel Ts. Sodov, and tasked with training civil, energy, and mechanical engineers. In 1962, the Department of Energy was established within the Engineering Faculty. One year later, in 1963, the faculty was further expanded to include two departments: Thermal Engineering and Electrical Engineering. G. Renchindorj was appointed dean, while G. Dendev and B. Naidan were appointed as heads of the respective departments.
When the Government of Mongolia proposed the establishment of a Polytechnic Institute to the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations decided to implement the initiative through its specialized agency for education, science, and culture—UNESCO. The foundational document for this decision was the MON-1 project for the establishment of a Polytechnic Institute. To prepare the project, UNESCO experts and specialists worked closely with faculty members in Mongolia. The project was successfully completed and approved.
By Resolution No. 247 of the Council of Ministers of the Mongolian People’s Republic dated July 17, 1969, the Polytechnic Institute was established within the structure of the National University of Mongolia. Subsequently, on October 10, 1969, Order No. 279 of the Minister of Public Education approved the institute’s organizational structure, consisting of six faculties and sixteen departments, and appointed L. Dugarjav as Director and B. Luvsantseren as Head of Academic Affairs.
Following the establishment of the Polytechnic Institute, the existing Engineering Faculty was reorganized into two core faculties—Energy and Mechanical Technology—which operated until the early 1990s.
UNESCO played a significant role in strengthening the Energy Faculty. With its support, laboratories were established in electrical machines, electrical measurements, relay protection, instrumentation and automation, and heat transfer. These laboratories formed the foundation of the institute’s material and technical infrastructure and significantly improved the quality of specialist training.
In the early 1970s, the MON-1 project was actively led and implemented by L. Dugarjav, Vice-Rector of NUM and Director of the Polytechnic Institute, together with B. Luvsantseren, Head of Academic Affairs. During this period, C. Tsedendambaa served as Dean of the Energy Engineering Faculty.
At that time, the Energy Engineering Faculty comprised the Thermal Engineering Department (although ministerial orders had specified two departments—Theoretical Thermal Engineering and Applied Thermal Engineering, this division was not fully implemented), the Department of Engineering Electrical Technology, and the Department of Theoretical Electrical Engineering. From 1974 to 1977, N. Mijiddorj served as Dean, followed by Ts. Yondonsambuu from 1977 to 1979, and from 1979 onward, M. Bekhtur. Later, the Department of Radio Communications was established.
After completion of the United Nations–supported MON-1 project, the Polytechnic Institute was separated from NUM in 1982 by Resolution No. 227 of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party. In September of the same year, Resolution No. 281 of the Council of Ministers formally established the Polytechnic Institute as an independent institution.
In recognition of its role in training engineering professionals nationwide, the Mongolian University of Technology was established in 1991, within which the Power Engineering School was formed.
In 2001, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) was established. Among its constituent schools, the Power Engineering School was the first to independently transition to a professor-based team system.
In November 2010, the Power Engineering School solemnly celebrated its 50th anniversary.
In 2014, following structural reorganization at MUST, professor teams were merged, and the School has since operated through the divisions of Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and Electrical Technology.
Electrical Engineering Department
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No. |
Year |
Event |
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1 |
1960 |
An engineering division was established within the National University of Mongolia (NUM), and student admissions began in thermal and electrical engineering. This marked the beginning of training national energy professionals with higher education inside the country. |
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2 |
1961 |
The Energy–Mechanical Department was established within the Engineering Division of NUM. |
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3 |
1963 |
Two departments—Thermal Engineering and Electrical Engineering—were established within the Energy–Mechanical Faculty. |
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4 |
1965 |
The first graduates in electrical and thermal engineering completed their studies. |
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5 |
1990 |
The first seven students graduated in the specialty “Automation of Electric Power Generation and Distribution” (specialty code 2104). |
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6 |
1992 |
The Energy Engineering Faculty was dissolved and reorganized as the Power Engineering School. Four departments were established: Electronics and Automation; Electrical Power Engineering; Thermal Power Plants; Heat Supply and Automation. |
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7 |
1995 |
The four departments were merged into two departments: Thermal Power Engineering and Electrical Power Engineering. |
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8 |
1996 |
The Department of Electronics and Automation was re-established, and J. Dashdorj was appointed as head. Admissions began for the specialty “Medical Equipment Operation.” |
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9 |
2000 |
Admissions began for the specialty “Electrical Electronics.” |
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10 |
2001 |
An Experimental and Research Center for Industrial Automation was established. Admissions began for the specialty “Computer Engineering.” |
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11 |
2001 |
A decision was made to transition the Power Engineering School to a professor-based system; departments were dissolved and professor teams were formed. |
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12 |
2010 |
The bachelor’s program in “Electrical Systems” was accredited at the national level. |
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13 |
2011 |
The master’s program in “Electrical Systems” was accredited at the national level. |
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14 |
2012 |
The Electrical Engineering Materials Laboratory was renovated (Room 2-514). |
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15 |
2013 |
The bachelor’s program in “Power Supply” was accredited at the national level. |
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16 |
2013 |
The bachelor’s program in “Power Supply” received international accreditation from ASIIN and EUR-ACE. |
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17 |
2013 |
The master’s program in “Power Supply” received international accreditation from ASIIN and EUR-ACE. |
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18 |
2014 |
The Power Engineering School was reorganized to have three departments: Thermal Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electrical Technology. |
Thermal Engineering Department
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No. |
Year |
Event |
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1 |
1960 |
An engineering division was established within the National University of Mongolia, and admissions began in thermal and electrical engineering, marking the start of training national energy professionals domestically. |
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2 |
1961 |
The Energy–Mechanical Department was established within the Engineering Division of NUM. |
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3 |
1963 |
Two departments—Thermal Engineering and Electrical Engineering—were separated from the Energy–Mechanical Faculty. |
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4 |
1965 |
The first 14 thermal engineers graduated. |
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5 |
1973 |
Admissions began for the specialty “Industrial Thermal Power Engineering.” |
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6 |
1990 |
The Department of Thermal Power Engineering was divided into the Department of Thermal Power Plants and the Department of Heat Supply and Automation. |
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7 |
1994 |
The Thermal Power Plant specialty and the Heat Supply and Automation department were merged to re-establish the Department of Thermal Power Engineering. |
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8 |
1996 |
Admissions began for the specialty “Refrigeration Technology and Air Conditioning Systems.” |
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9 |
1997 |
Admissions began for the specialty “Industrial Ecology.” |
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10 |
1998 |
The Department of Thermal Power Engineering was expanded and reorganized into two departments: Thermal Power Plants and Heat Supply and Automation. |
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11 |
2001 |
Following the establishment of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology and the transition to a professor-based system, professor teams were formed. |
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12 |
2002 |
Admissions began for the specialty “Renewable Energy.” |
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13 |
2003 |
New professor teams were established for Renewable Energy and Industrial Ecology. |
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14 |
2007 |
As part of structural reorganization, professor teams were consolidated into three teams. |
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15 |
2014 |
In line with structural reorganization at MUST, the professor teams were merged and expanded into the Thermal Engineering Division. |
