The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) is a state private university located in the Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya, in north-eastern India. It is among the private universities established under a state legislative act in Meghalaya and primarily serves students from across the north-eastern region.
| Name | University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | USTM |
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya, India |
| Country | India |
USTM was set up to expand access to higher education in science, technology and allied disciplines in Meghalaya and the wider north-east. As a private university constituted under a state act, it operates within the regulatory framework applicable to Indian universities, including oversight relating to recognition of degrees by national bodies.
The campus is situated in Ri Bhoi, a district that lies between the Meghalaya state capital Shillong and the Assam city of Guwahati. This location has made the university accessible to students from both Meghalaya and neighbouring Assam.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across a range of disciplines, with an emphasis on science, technology, management, education, and the humanities. Teaching is organised through constituent schools and departments covering areas such as applied sciences, technology, business studies, and social sciences.
As one of the private universities operating in Meghalaya, USTM contributes to the higher education landscape of north-east India, a region that has historically had fewer universities relative to its student population. It draws learners from across the region, supporting capacity building in technical and professional fields.