It is the first State Private University in the entire Northeast India.

[7][8] The University is situated on more than 400 acres in Baridua, about one kilometer from GS Road in the 9th Mile area, opposite the CRPF Group Centre, in Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya.

It is the largest private university in Northeast India by area and features extensive greenery surrounded by mountains.

[9] USTM is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE, and NCTE,[10] Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

[13][14] As of August 2023, it is the only private university in the northeastern region to make it to the list.