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 is only 10 years old and is sponsored by the ERD Foundation, Guwahati. Situated in a picturesque landscape surrounded by tranquil greenery at Baridua, 9th mile, opposite the CRPF Camp, Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya, it is about 85 km from Shillong, the Capital of Meghalaya, and 6 km from Dispur, the capital of Assam. The campus is well connected by Rail & Air, located only 15 km away from Guwahati Railway Station and 30 km from Guwahati International Airport.

USTM was established under the provisions of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act (No.6 of 2008) enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and notified vide Gazette Notification No LL(B)87/2008/21, dated 02.12.2008, of the Government of Meghalaya. USTM is empowered by the University Grants Commission to award degrees specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. It has also received necessary approvals from AICTE, New Delhi; NCTE, ERC, Bhubaneswar; Pharmacy Council of India; and BCI, New Delhi, to run MBA, B.Ed., D. Pharm & B. Pharm, LLB (H), and BALLB (H) programs respectively.

The University is committed to fulfilling the aspirations of young minds by imparting quality education. Additionally, it is engaged in high-value research, emphasizing required needs as well as pursuing frontier areas of research innovation. Invention and entrepreneurship are primary focuses, with efforts directed toward creating much-needed S &T manpower to foster economic and social development in the region in an inclusive manner.