Universytet station
Line L2 · Blue Line · transfer to Derzhprom station (L3)
Universytet — overview
Universytet station is on the Saltivska Line of the Kharkiv Metro. Interchange station of the Kharkiv Metro — change to the other line here.
The station was formerly called “Dzerzhynska” (until the early 1990s).
Interchange station — an underground walkway leads to Derzhprom (Oleksiivska Line), about 4 minutes on foot.
Underground walkway, about 4 minutes on foot. The transfer is free — like every ride on the Kharkiv Metro.
What’s near the station
Station facilities
Other stations on the line
Universytet in numbers
Exit count and numbering from OpenStreetMap; opening date and depth from Wikidata. Checked on 18 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Universytet station follows the metro’s general timetable — 05:30 to 22:00, according to the operator. Under martial law the schedule can change, and during air-raid alerts the station doubles as a shelter. Check the latest announcements before you travel.
Universytet station is on line L2 of the Kharkiv Metro. See the line page for the full list of stations and transfers.
Yes. Kharkiv Metro stations serve as civil shelters: entry is open during air-raid alerts, and train service may pause temporarily. Follow the staff announcements.
Riding the Kharkiv Metro has been free since 24 May 2022 by order of the Kharkiv mayor, until further notice — just walk through the gate. Before the war a single ride cost 8 hryvnias.
Prams are always welcome. Bicycles are allowed folded or in a cover; at peak times pick the less crowded carriages.