The college today

Odesa Technical Professional College of the Odesa National University of Technology is one of the leading institutions of professional pre-higher education in Ukraine, confidently approaching its 100th anniversary.

The history of the College began as follows: on 10 March 1930, in accordance with a decision of Tsentrosoiuz and Soiuzpromkhlibovypechennia of the USSR, a specialised technical school was established in Odesa to train technician-technologists and technician-mechanics for the baking industry, under the name “All-Union Technical School of the Baking Industry”. Between 1930 and 2004 the institution changed its name and subordination several times, constantly expanding and developing its areas of training, until, in accordance with Order No. 240-01 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of 10.09.2004, the Odesa Technical College became part of the Odesa National Academy of Food Technologies with the status of a separate structural subdivision. Since 2022, by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the College has been named Separate Structural Subdivision “Odesa Technical Professional College of the Odesa National University of Technology”.

The aim of the activities and development of the SSD “OTPC ONTU” under martial law and during the post-war recovery of Ukraine is to preserve the lives of employees and students, to carry out a high-quality educational process without interruption and to ensure resources by preserving previous achievements and creating conditions for functioning and further development.

Today the Odesa Technical Professional College of ONTU is an institution of professional pre-higher education, licensed and accredited, that trains specialists at the Professional Junior Bachelor and Bachelor levels in full-time and part-time study in the following specialties:

Professional Junior Bachelor:

D2 Finance, Banking, Insurance and Stock Market;

D3 Management;

D5 Marketing;

D7 Trade;

F2 Software Engineering;

F7 Computer Engineering;

G4 Energy Production (04 Refrigeration and Climate Technologies);

G13 Food Technology;

G15 Light Industry Technologies;

Bachelor:

F7 Computer Engineering;

G4 Energy Production (04 Refrigeration and Climate Technologies);

The College’s student body comprises 1,400 students of the full-time and part-time divisions. The number of graduates averages 350 people per year.

Study at the College is professionally complete, which allows graduates to find employment successfully in their specialty. The qualification profiles of Professional Junior Bachelors and Bachelors are agreed with the employers of personnel, the employers of the city of Odesa, the Odesa region and Ukraine, who define the requirements for graduates of different levels and are active participants in the educational process at the College – starting with consultation during the development of educational programmes, continuing with open lectures, seminars, trainings and master classes for students, the provision of bases for work placements and participation in the work of assessment boards during the defence of qualification papers by Professional Junior Bachelors and Bachelors, and ending with inviting graduates to work at their enterprises. The College’s permanent partners in training competent specialists are JSC “Odeskyi Korovai”, CJSC “Odesa Kondyter”, PE “Metro” Cash & Carry”, the “Building Materials” shop of the private trading enterprise “Spetstorh”, LLC “Siti”, Trading House “Gregory Arber”, JSC “Remtekhnika”, OBM “Modesa”, BM “Ledi”, JSC Odesa Port Plant, “Odesakabel”, LLC “Alex”, “PE Tavria Plus” and others.

After graduating from the College, graduates can continue their studies at the Bachelor and Master levels of higher education at the relevant faculties of related specialties of higher education institutions of Ukraine.

Students at the College are trained by about 100 teaching staff, of whom 9 are Candidates of Sciences, 59 are lecturers of the highest category, among them 22 who hold the pedagogical title “lecturer-methodologist”, and young lecturers are studying in postgraduate programmes.

Professional development and scientific research are an integral part of the professional activity of the College’s lecturers. The results of work placements at enterprises and in higher education institutions, of professional development at courses of the Institute for the Modernisation of the Content of Higher Education for teaching staff, and of research by the College’s academic and teaching staff, in the form of dissertations and dissertation abstracts for the award of an academic degree and of articles in specialised publications, including international ones, are actively introduced into teaching and methodological materials in the form of lecture notes, study guides and methodological instructions for laboratory and practical work.

Under the guidance of the College’s lecturers, students take part in international scientific and practical conferences, student research paper competitions and subject Olympiads. The activity of the College’s students is traditionally high at the All-Ukrainian student research paper competitions in the areas “State, Achievements and Prospects of Information Systems and Technologies” (in particular, in the section “Alternative Energy Sources”), “Computer Systems and Components” and “Energomania”, at the International Student Research Paper Competition “Black Sea Science”, in the All-Ukrainian project "Battle of Fashion Designers" and at FASHION events both in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries. The quality of student training is confirmed by prize-winning places at All-Ukrainian and international research paper competitions and Olympiads.

Every year the College holds best-in-profession competitions: “Best Radio Installer”; “Best Locksmith”, “Best Turner”, “Best Refrigeration Technician”, “Best Programmer”, “Best Baker-Confectioner”, “Fashion Pearl of OTPC”.

The College’s material and technical base is modern and meets the requirements of the curricula and educational programmes, ensuring the effectiveness of the educational process.

The College has 10 computer laboratories. Over the last two years laboratories have been created for the new educational programmes in computer graphics, air conditioning and ventilation systems, and catering. Teaching and production workshops are located in the College’s laboratory building. They include mechanical, locksmith and radio installation sections, equipped with the necessary fixtures, equipment, devices and tools and with visual aids, which overall makes it possible to train specialists in line with modern requirements. The College has workshops for training placements in the light industry field, equipped with the necessary equipment and staff for practical training.

The College library is a modern information centre providing access to information both in traditional printed form and in electronic form; the total library collection comprises 88,674 copies, which makes it possible to provide the College’s students and lecturers with the necessary educational, regulatory and reference literature.

The College has developed a certain system of forms and methods of educational work that help to shape the students’ worldview in the stated areas. In conducting extracurricular educational work, certain traditions have formed at the College. With the aim of raising the cultural and intellectual level of students and broadening their horizons, the subject committees hold the following competitions: “Miss College”, “Best Computer Scientist”, “Mister Cold” and “Mathematical Cross-Country”; the young designers’ festival “Fashion OTPC”; and the chemistry evening “Life and Work of Outstanding Chemists”.

A significant part of the work of discovering talented students is carried out by the College club, where the following amateur art clubs operate: dance, a vocal studio, a choir, the mini-theatre “Duke” and the “Fashion Theatre”.

Another area of work under martial law and constant military threats has been to give students knowledge of the basics of safety and to familiarise them with the rules of action in particular situations that are important for preserving health and life. In this connection, information and educational events were held for the College’s students by representatives of the Methodological Centre for Civil Protection and Life Safety of the Odesa region, “Organisation of Civil Protection and Life Safety, Fire Safety. Rules of Conduct in Shelters”. Instructors of the engineer-sapper platoon "KHADZHYBEI" of the 34th Separate Battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine gave a lecture on mine safety, aimed at preventing improper handling of mines and explosive devices. Practical and theoretical tactical medicine trainings were held for first-year groups by the course coordinator of the Training Centre of Odesa National Medical University, Andrii Dobrovolskyi. Specialists of the international non-governmental organisation “MHR Partner” held a talk for students of the Technology Division on the prevention of and fight against HIV infection.

Students of the College took part in the social project “Cyber Hygiene in the Schools of Ukraine”, prepared and conducted by specialists of the Institute of Special Communications and Information Protection of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

The College’s psychological service carries out active work on the prevention of bad habits, conducts psychodiagnostics, carries out socio-psychological research among students and lecturers, and holds business games, trainings and psychological education.

Mass sports and physical education and health work among the College’s students is carried out under the banner of fostering physical culture in students through classes in sections and participation in mass sports events: the military and sports festival "Cossack Games", the College Spartakiad in eight sports, “Merry Races”, and the Sports Games among educational institutions of Odesa.

Subject Committee for Specialised Courses in Light Industry

The success of the Subject Committee for Specialised Courses in Light Industry is the result of a synergy of talent, perseverance and an innovative approach to education. Our lecturers and students are actively integrating into the global and national professional community, regularly confirming their high level at the most prestigious events. Participation in a range of professionally oriented events not only enriches the educational process but also shapes leading specialists in the industry, capable of creating the future of the fashion industry.

Our key achievements and projects:

International activity

Conclusion of a cooperation agreement with the Brera State Art Lyceum (Milan, Italy) and, as a result, work placements of students at this lyceum in the area of fashion design.

Participation and high honours in the international projects FASHION FOR FREEDOM and FASHION ILLUSTRATION FOR FREEDOM in Milan.

Participation and prize-winning places at the International Young Designers Competition “DIGITAL FASHION”.

Participation and prize-winning places at the International Competition of Young Fashion Designers “PECHERSK CHESTNUTS”.

Participation and prize-winning places at the International Competition of a Single Look and New Year and Christmas Decor “Constellation of Chestnuts”.

Social projects

Participation in volunteer activity by making footwear and accessories for the military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Work in socially responsible design

Holding of the Scientific and Practical Conference of Students “Prospects and Trends of Adaptive Fashion”.

Participation in the All-Ukrainian workshop “Fashion Space for Everyone: Adaptive Clothing Design”.

All-Ukrainian activity

Conclusion of a cooperation agreement with the SSD “Lviv Professional College of the Fashion Industry of KNUTD”.

Participation and prize-winning places in all categories of the All-Ukrainian Professional Skills Competition (Kyiv).

Participation in the All-Ukrainian project “Battle of Fashion Designers”.

Participation and prize-winning places at the All-Ukrainian Competition of Young Designers “Colours of Podillia”.

Participation and reaching the semi-final of the All-Ukrainian Startup Competition “FASHION BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH”.

Science and creativity

Development of research work through the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (JAS).

The International Student Research Paper Competition in English “Black Sea Science”.

We are proud that in almost every one of these competitions and projects our teams have won prizes! This confirms the quality of our education, the practical value of the research and the exceptional talent of our students.

Subject Committee for Specialised Courses in the Refrigeration Cycle

The Subject Committee for Specialised Courses in the Refrigeration Cycle carries out purposeful, systematic work in training specialists in the field of refrigeration and climate control equipment, holding numerous events that promote the development of students’ professional competencies and creative potential.

Students of specialty 142 “Power Engineering” in the educational and professional programmes “Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Compressor Machines and Units” and “Installation and Maintenance of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems” take part every year in the professional skills competition Chill Pro Tech Students Awards, held as part of the Expo Ukraine exhibition in Kyiv.

This competition is a unique opportunity for future specialists not only to become acquainted with innovative technologies and modern materials but also to demonstrate their own knowledge, practical skills and readiness to work with the technologies of the future.

Lecturers and students of the subject committee regularly take part in all-Ukrainian scientific and practical conferences in their field. In May 2025 the SSD “Odesa Technical Professional College of ONTU” (Odesa, Ukraine), jointly with the KGKP “Almaty Multidisciplinary College” (Almaty, Kazakhstan), organised the 1st International Student Scientific and Practical Conference “Refrigeration and Climate Control Engineering. The Modern Profession – 2025”, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the College and the 60th anniversary of the specialty “Refrigeration and Climate Control Engineering”.

Students, lecturers, researchers and industry representatives from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Malaysia took part in the conference. The event was held online using the Zoom platform.

The subject committee actively cooperates with the Public Union “Refrigeration Association of Ukraine” (PU RAU), as well as with leading enterprises of the sector. Over the last two years a number of study visits for lecturers and students were organised to such enterprises as:

• the broiler chicken processing complex and chicken semi-finished products plant “Lehko” (Cherkasy region);
• Odesa City Dairy Plant No. 1;
• LLC “Vinnytsia Poultry Farm” (Ladyzhyn);
• LLC “CEMARK” (Odesa);
• JV “MODERN_EXPO” (Lutsk).

In 2025 the committee’s lecturers delivered distance professional development courses for employees of the agro-industrial holding “Myronivskyi Khliboprodukt” (MHP).

In 2024 the committee’s lecturers completed a work placement at PJSC “MHP”, and in 2025 they took part in the forum “Partnership for the Future”. The forum discussed key aspects of implementing dual education, its legal and regulatory framework and the role of business in shaping modern training of specialists. Every semester joint meetings of the subject committee and the Council of Employers of the specialty are held. On the basis of ONTU’s internal documents, combined classes, master classes and practical events are organised for students in cooperation with the academy’s lecturers in the university’s laboratories.

Subject Committee for Computer Technologies and Software Engineering

A team of students and lecturers of OTPC ONTU took part in the 2025 regional Olympiad in the fundamentals of software and computer engineering, which covered important areas: programming, computer systems, databases, cybersecurity, OS administration and work in MS Office. Thanks to the diligence of the participants and the professionalism of the lecturers, the students won prize-winning individual places and 1st team place.

Students of OTPC ONTU regularly take part in international scientific and technical competitions, in particular “Black Sea Science”, where every year they demonstrate a high level of knowledge, research skills and command of English. Participation in such events contributes to the academic growth of students, the broadening of international ties and the enhancement of the College’s prestige on the world educational stage. In particular, under the guidance of our lecturers, in 2023 the College’s students won 2nd place with the research paper “Optimizing the trajectory of the quadcopter using built-in sensors”.

A team of students and lecturers of OTPC ONTU took part in the 2024 regional Olympiad in informatics and computer engineering. The students represented our institution with dignity, demonstrating a high level of knowledge and practical skills, and took prize-winning individual places and 1st team place.

A team of students and lecturers of OTPC ONTU took part in the regional Olympiad in informatics held in 2025 at the Department of Cybersecurity of the National University "Odesa Law Academy". Students of the junior years showed deep knowledge, good PC skills, logical thinking and team cohesion.

We maintain close cooperation with the State University of Intelligent Technologies and Telecommunications. In 2025, during their training placement, students had the opportunity to visit the specialised laboratories of SUITT. Joint educational initiatives, practical visits and exchange of experience with SUITT strengthen our interaction and open new opportunities for students in cybersecurity and video analytics.

We constantly attend events held at ONTU, cooperate with the relevant departments and organise joint events. In 2025 students of the senior years attended master classes and specialised laboratories at ONTU, were present at open lectures and gave presentations at scientific and technical conferences. ONTU is a space of inspiration and development! Visiting the university contributes to new knowledge and professional guidance!

Students of the senior years complete their technological and pre-graduation placements at IT enterprises in Odesa, at service centres, television and radio companies and financial institutions. Together with the heads of enterprises we organise excursions, joint events and master classes. In particular, in 2024 students of specialty 123 "Computer Engineering", together with the head of the subject committee, visited the enterprise "NOVATEK-ELECTRO", one of the leaders in the production of modern electrical engineering products in the Odesa region.

Subject Committee for Food Technology and Chemistry

The Subject Committee for Food Technology and Chemistry carries out consistent and systematic work aimed at high-quality training of specialists in the educational and professional programmes “Production of Bread, Confectionery, Pasta and Food Concentrates” and “Innovative Technologies and Catering Management”. The latest technologies are actively introduced into the educational process, and professionally oriented events are held — master classes, tastings, skills competitions and scientific and practical conferences — which help to raise the level of professional training and to reveal the creative potential of students.

Every year the College hosts the professional skills competition FOOD PARTY, in which students can show their professional skills, culinary mastery and creative approach to creating modern dishes and bakery and confectionery products, demonstrate their ability to work in a team, and present their own technological ideas and innovative solutions in the field of food technology.

The College took part in the exciting BBQ festival held at the Odesa National University of Technology. Students represented the institution with dignity in the local cuisine competition, where they demonstrated their culinary skills by preparing a traditional Odesa dish – forshmak.

Students regularly have the opportunity to take part in a variety of practical master classes given by leading specialists of the sector.

A master class by a chocolatier of the enterprise Healthy Choice.

A master class by a chocolatier of the enterprise AUMI

This is what the life of a modern educational institution should be – full of interesting events, exciting meetings, sincere feelings and creative pedagogical ideas, filled with good deeds and equipped with the latest educational technologies.

We are confidently treading the difficult paths of education, and the active support of the Odesa National University of Technology, of which the College is a structural subdivision, plays a considerable role in this process. In a creative tandem with the university, new ideas are born more often, grand plans are realised more easily and problem tasks are solved more effectively.

And we look confidently to the future, because we have our glorious traditions, worthy leadership, plans for the further development of the institution and a great love for our work.