The University of Business and Bank Management was founded in 1993. In 1994, the University of Business and Banking Management changes its name to "International University of Finance".

The development model of the International University of Finance provides for the successful synthesis of classical university traditions alongside innovative approaches in educational activities with a focus on such strategic values ​​as combination of academic and research activities, formation of new knowledge, intensive development of business relations and relations with the international community.

Scientific activities at the University are carried out in the form of both organizational research and individual research projects in the fields of entrepreneurship, financial activity, management. All the scientific research is carried out within the scientific research topic "Scientific and practical grounds of the development of financial and economic activities and management of enterprises, organizations and institutions". The University departments develop their own initiative scientific topics that correspond to the scientific field of the university's activities.

The University cooperates with CISCO, “PrivatBank”, “Ukrgasbank”, “Oschadbank”, MTS, Nestle, Coca-Cola Ukraine, Kyivstar GSM, “Kraft Foods Ukraine”, SUN Inbev Ukraine, BNP Paribas, Tatra Pak, Scania Ukraine , Ernst & Young, Ashan, UkrAvto and many others. It provides the students with an opportunity of having a quick access to the necessary information, guidance materials, practical training and internships. System connections with them are developed through the Career Development Service.