# Donbas State Technical University

> Institution of higher education in Alchevsk, Ukraine

**Wikidata**: [Q4166093](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4166093)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donbas_State_Technical_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/donbas-state-technical-university

## Summary
Donbas State Technical University was an institution of higher education located in Alchevsk, Ukraine. Founded in 1957, it served as an academic center for technical education until its dissolution in 2018. The university was also known by several historical names, including the Donbas Mining and Metallurgical Institute.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: University (subclass of academic institution for higher education).
- **Location**: Alchevsk, Ukraine (Coordinates: 48.470276, 38.805384).
- **Founded**: October 12, 1957.
- **Dissolved**: 2018.
- **Official Website**: https://dontu.ru/
- **Native Name**: Донбаський державний технічний університет.
- **Aliases**: ДонГТУ (DonGTU), ДГМИ, КГМИ, Donbas Mining and Metallurgical Institute.
- **Identifiers**:
    - ROR ID: `01erfz980`
    - GRID ID: `grid.445321.5`
    - VIAF ID: `130344579`
    - Freebase ID: `/m/05q8m3k`
    - IDREF ID: `139475656`
    - Elibrary.ru Organisation ID: `3117`
- **Distinct From**: Donetsk National Technical University.

## FAQs
### Q: What names did the university operate under during its history?
A: The institution underwent several name changes. It was originally the Voroshilov Mining and Metallurgical Institute (1957–1964), became the Kommunar Mining and Metallurgical Institute (1964–1992), and was renamed the Donbas Mining and Metallurgical Institute (1992–2004) before receiving its final title in 2004.

### Q: When was Donbas State Technical University founded and when did it cease operations?
A: The institution was founded on October 12, 1957. According to government records, it was dissolved or abolished in 2018.

### Q: Where is the university located?
A: The university is located in the city of Alchevsk, Ukraine, at the coordinates 48.470276 latitude and 38.805384 longitude.

### Q: How does this entity differ from Donetsk National Technical University?
A: Donbas State Technical University is explicitly listed as distinct from Donetsk National Technical University, despite the geographic proximity and similar naming conventions associated with the Donbas region.

## Why It Matters
Donbas State Technical University served as a significant educational hub in the Alchevsk region for over six decades. As a university—a subclass of academic institution for higher education—it played a role in disseminating knowledge and providing professional training, evolving from a specialized mining and metallurgical institute into a broader technical university. Its long history, evidenced by its multiple rebranding efforts reflecting political and structural changes in Ukraine, highlights its adaptability and sustained presence in the region's academic landscape until its reorganization in 2018.

## Notable For
- **Longevity**: Operated for over 60 years from 1957 to 2018.
- **Specialization**: Originally focused on mining and metallurgy (indicated by former names) before expanding to general technical sciences.
- **International Presence**: Its Wikipedia entry exists in five languages (Arabic, English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Commons), reflecting international recognition.
- **Wikimedia Integration**: Categorized under "WikiProject Ukraine," marking it as a subject of interest within the broader context of Ukrainian geography and education.

## Body
### History and Naming
The institution was established on October 12, 1957, under the name **Voroshilov Mining and Metallurgical Institute**. It held this title until 1964.
- **1964**: Renamed **Kommunar Mining and Metallurgical Institute** (also known as Комунарський гірсько-металургійний інститут).
- **1992**: Renamed **Donbas Mining and Metallurgical Institute** (Донбасский горно-металлургический институт).
- **July 27, 2004**: Renamed **Donbas State Technical University** (Донбасский государственный технический университет).
- **2018**: The entity was dissolved or abolished, as per records from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

### Location and Facilities
The university was geolocated in **Alchevsk**, Ukraine. The precise coordinates are **48.470276 latitude and 38.805384 longitude**. Images of the institution are available via Wikimedia Commons (`Donbass_state_technical_university.jpg`).

### Identity and Classification
The university is an instance of a **university**, defined as an academic institution for higher education. It is distinct from **Donetsk National Technical University**.
- **Native Label**: Донбаський державний технічний університет
- **Acronyms**: Commonly referred to as **ДонГТУ** or **DonGTU**.

### Digital Presence and identifiers
The university maintained a digital footprint through various academic and library identifiers:
- **Web**: Official website hosted at `https://dontu.ru/`.
- **Academic Databases**: Listed in GRID (`grid.445321.5`), ROR (`01erfz980`), and VIAF (`130344579`).
- **Library Catalogs**: Indexed under IDREF (`139475656`) and the Library of Congress (via LCCN links implied by source data).
- **Wikidata/Wikipedia**: Described as an "Institution of higher education in Alchevsk, Ukraine" with sitelinks in Arabic (Egyptian), English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://mon.gov.ua/ua/npa/pro-reorganizaciyu-donbaskogo-derzhavnogo-tehnichnogo-universitetu)
3. Google Knowledge Graph
4. GRID Release 2016-05-31
5. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)