The University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is the first State Private University of Science & Technology in the entire North East India—a University that has been awarded the accreditation rating of “A Grade” in its first cycle of assessment by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 2021. The University started functioning in 2011 and is sponsored by ERD Foundation, Guwahati. The University is situated in a picturesque landscape surrounded by tranquil greenery in Assam-Meghalaya border at Baridua, 9th mile, opposite to CRPF Camp, Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya. It is about 85 kms from Shillong, the Capital of Meghalaya & 6 kms from Dispur, the capital of Assam. The campus is well connected by Rail & Air which is only 15 kms away from Guwahati Railway Station & 30 kms from Guwahati International Airport.

USTM has been involved in fulfilling the aspirations of the young minds by imparting quality education. Further, the University is involved in high-value research emphasizing required needs as well as in pursuing frontier areas of research innovation. Invention and entrepreneurship have remained the primary focus.

The University is directing all its efforts to create the much-needed S &T manpower to foster relentlessly the economic and social development of the region in an inclusive manner.