The University has four Specialized Scientific Councils to confer the degree of Doctor of Science and one Council to confer the PhD.
- D 64.089.01: "Economics and management of enterprises (by economic activities)"; "Development of productive forces and regional economy"; “Economic security of business entities";
- D 64.089.02: "Light and sources of light"; "Electric transport";
- D 64.089.03: "Transport systems"; "Ergonomics";
- D 64.089.04: "Information technologies"; "Management of projects and programs";
- K 64.089.05 "Electric stations, networks and systems"; "Cadastre and land monitoring";
- K 64.089.06: "Theory of architecture, restoration of architectural monuments"; "Urban Development and Landscape Architecture"
The Specialized Scientific Councils of O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv conferred 79 Doctor of Philosophy degrees and 15 Doctor of Science degrees over the past three years.