The Center for Nuclear Security Support was established in 2016 as a service unit of the UNWE within the meaning of Art. 3 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) and Art. 1(1) of the Regulations of the UNWE.

The main objectives of the Center include:

• conducting research
• nuclear security training
• development of new knowledge and skills to enhance the potential of modern nuclear security knowledge;
• promoting and disseminating the best practices and standards for nuclear security research, training and business;
• enhancing the skills of practitioners
• cooperation in the transfer of nuclear security knowledge and experience for higher education at national and international level.

The Center for Nuclear Security Support is part of the International Network for Nuclear Security Training and Support Centers (NSSC Network).

The Center works in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN). In 2015 by their support the Department of National and Regional Security launched a Master's degree programme in Nuclear Security in English, developed in accordance with IAEA requirements.