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Foreigners started enrolling in Ukrainian universities more often: how many were admitted this yearPhoto

This year, 5,475 foreign students have been admitted to Ukrainian higher education institutions, which is 534 more than last year. The most popular specialties are management, medicine, law, and computer science.

Society • 02:37 PM • 1164 views
Winter holidays start in Kyiv on December 25: how long will schoolchildren rest?

Winter holidays in Kyiv will last from December 25 to January 11 inclusive. Parents will be able to bring their children to school for extracurricular activities and clubs.

Kyiv • 11:16 AM • 2384 views
Inventive activity in Russia reached a 20-year low after the start of the war - CPD

The number of patents in Russia has decreased by almost a quarter since the beginning of the war, reaching its lowest level in 20 years. Most state "innovative" projects are borrowed or adapted technologies, not genuine innovations.

Technologies • December 19, 03:53 AM • 23920 views
Law on academic integrity: Rada supported in general, next - Stefanchuk's and Zelenskyy's signaturesPhoto

The Verkhovna Rada, with 260 votes of people's deputies, adopted in general a law that defines the basic principles and rules for conducting academic activities, and also establishes the signs and types of violations of academic integrity.

Society • December 18, 10:33 AM • 4662 views
Great Britain will rejoin the EU student exchange program Erasmus+

Great Britain and the EU have agreed on Britain's accession to the Erasmus+ program from 2027, which will open up opportunities for studying and internships abroad for young people. The country will receive a 30% discount on participation, and its contribution in 2027 will be about 570 million pounds sterling.

News of the World • December 17, 12:15 PM • 2710 views
Occupiers leave teachers in TOT without salaries - CNS

In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the situation with teachers' salaries is rapidly deteriorating: salaries are delayed, bonuses are cut, and accruals remain non-transparent. A significant part of payments is tied to loyalty, a refusal of which leads to deprivation of bonuses.

Education • December 16, 09:30 PM • 3688 views
Land and property seizure: Parliament claims what is hidden behind educational reform

A draft resolution on the dismissal of Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The authors of the document claim that under the slogans of higher education reform, schemes for controlling state property and land plots may be implemented, and also point to financial irregularities in the activities of the Ministry of Education and Science.

Politics • December 16, 09:23 AM • 3887 views
Russia launches new influence network in Africa through language and education

The Pan-African Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature was founded in Cairo, coinciding with the intensification of Russian information operations in Africa. Russia is creating structures to promote the Russian language and ideology, using mercenary formations.

News of the World • December 16, 01:15 AM • 4744 views
Elon Musk launches nationwide AI-based education program in El Salvador

Elon Musk's xAI company and the government of El Salvador are launching a large-scale educational program for over a million schoolchildren in 5,000 public schools. The project will use the Grok chatbot for personalized learning, adapted to the individual pace and interests of students.

Technologies • December 13, 11:06 PM • 4777 views
75% of global wealth is in the hands of the richest 10%: a new report shows education spending and how earnings are distributed

The average expenditure on education per child in Sub-Saharan Africa is 200 euros, while in Europe and North America, these figures are significantly higher. This 40-fold gap exceeds the gap in GDP per capita, deepening the global wealth hierarchy. The report indicates that the richest 10% own 75% of global wealth.

Society • December 13, 07:15 PM • 10205 views
"Semester ends": Ministry of Education clarifies nuances of student assessment in schools for parentsPhoto

The Ministry of Education and Science has published a guide for parents to help them understand the nuances of student assessment in schools. The document explains formative and summative assessment, as well as the structure of the NUS achievement certificate.

Society • December 12, 03:32 PM • 4147 views
A draft resolution on the resignation of Minister of Education and Science Lisovyi was registered in the Rada

A draft resolution on the resignation of Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi was registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The document appeared on the website on December 9, but the text has not yet been published.

Society • December 11, 01:04 PM • 3224 views
Ukrainian universities launch "zero courses" to prepare for the National Multisubject Test

The Ministry of Education and Science is launching an experimental project of "zero courses" to prepare for the NMT, where schoolchildren will be able to study for 3-6 months. State support is provided for residents of temporarily occupied territories, veterans, and military personnel, including grants and scholarships.

Education • December 10, 10:32 PM • 3418 views
Student scholarships to double from September - Ministry of FinancePhoto

From September 2026, student scholarships at educational institutions will double. The State Budget-2026 provides UAH 6.6 billion for scholarship payments.

Society • December 8, 01:00 PM • 2555 views
Admission campaign 2026: motivational letters to be abolished

The Ministry of Education and Science announced the abolition of motivational letters during the 2026 admission campaign, as they have ceased to be an effective selection tool. This decision is part of the updated admission procedure, which provides for transparency of conditions and digitalization of procedures.

Society • December 4, 08:33 AM • 3534 views
The Cabinet of Ministers changed the rules for allocating educational subventions for schools with a small number of students

The Cabinet of Ministers adopted new rules for financing small schools, which will allow more institutions to retain state educational subventions. The changes provide for a minimum number of students for lyceums and gymnasiums required to receive funds.

Politics • December 4, 07:21 AM • 3794 views
The government approved three educational reforms: Refugee teachers will retain their experience, and colleges will gain autonomy - SvyrydenkoPhoto

The government approved three educational reforms concerning refugee teachers, colleges, and the evaluation of scientists. Refugee teachers will retain their experience, and colleges will gain autonomy starting in 2026.

Education • December 3, 08:57 PM • 12496 views
The NMT in 2026 will follow last year's model: on one day with the possibility of additional sessions

The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13650, which defines the format and rules of the 2026 admission campaign. The NMT will replace the EIT, retaining the list of subjects and abolishing the SAA.

Society • December 3, 02:34 PM • 4174 views
Science gets resources, and business gets technological solutions: Ukraine wants to launch a joint scientific research project

The Ministry of Education and Science has submitted a resolution on co-financing joint scientific projects of higher education institutions, scientific institutions, and businesses for public discussion. The state will cover 40% to 60% of the costs, depending on the size of the enterprise.

Education • December 2, 12:27 PM • 2455 views
Over 2,600 schools have joined "Mriya", preschools are planned to be connected in 2026

Since the beginning of the academic year, over 2,600 schools from 24 regions of Ukraine have joined the "Mriya" educational ecosystem. During this period, 26.2 million grades have been assigned, 5.4 million homework assignments have been sent, and 400,000 users have been connected.

Technologies • November 28, 02:21 PM • 3053 views
North Korea has introduced Russian as a compulsory subject in schools

North Korea has made Russian a compulsory subject for schoolchildren from the 4th grade. About 600 people in the DPRK study Russian, making it one of the three most popular languages in the DPRK.

News of the World • November 28, 12:28 AM • 5671 views
NMT format will not be changed in 2026 - Ministry of Education

Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Mykola Trofymenko stated that the NMT format will not change in 2026. This decision is due to the proven effectiveness and transparency of the testing, which ensured equal conditions for admission.

Society • November 27, 11:46 AM • 2223 views
Mykhailo Poplavskyi: "Young Eagle" is the philosophy of my lifePhotoVideo

Mykhailo Poplavskyi shared memories of the 30th anniversary of his PR project "Singing Rector" and spoke about future plans, including transferring university management. He also revealed the secrets of his youth and success, emphasizing the importance of Ukrainian song and investments in national projects.

Society • November 27, 10:18 AM • 3301 views
"An uneducated society is needed": Russia introduces new restrictions for higher education - CPD

The Russian government has approved a list of 42 specialties for which the admission of fee-paying applicants to higher education institutions is restricted. This decision is explained by improving the quality of education, but the real goal is to increase the number of young people in the army and in blue-collar jobs in the military-industrial complex.

Society • November 26, 03:33 AM • 29375 views
A new course on the basics of combat planning has started in Armiia+ - Ministry of Defense

The Armiia+ application now offers a course called "Fundamentals of Combat Planning" for commanders and military personnel who train units. It teaches combat planning using the Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) methodology and consists of over 35 lessons.

Education • November 21, 11:28 PM • 3356 views
At least 2 children in Ukraine become victims of bullying in educational institutions every day - studyPhoto

In Ukraine, over 230 cases of bullying in educational institutions were recorded in the first 10 months of 2025, which is 7% more than last year. More than half of the cases involve bullying committed by minors or underage students.

Society • November 21, 07:07 AM • 2846 views
Admission campaign 2026: Rada Committee on Education supported last year's testing format

On November 19, the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Education, Science, and Innovation supported a draft law defining the format of the 2026 admission campaign. It was decided to maintain last year's testing format in one day with the possibility of additional sessions.

Society • November 20, 10:52 AM • 2728 views
The government has resumed fire and technological safety inspections in educational institutions

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has resumed inspections of educational institutions regarding fire and technological safety. The government made this decision on November 5, supplementing the resolution of March 13, 2022, No. 303.

Society • November 18, 01:27 PM • 2600 views
Extracurricular development: "Mriya" now has a section for children's clubs and sections

The "Mriya" application has launched extracurricular education, offering over 6,000 clubs in 20 categories. Soon, AI recommendations will help choose activities based on children's interests.

Technologies • November 17, 10:16 AM • 1914 views
In Ukraine, the registration of the "Schoolchild's Package" is nearing completion: how to apply for assistance online

The Ministry of Social Policy informs that November 15, 2025, is the last day to submit an application for the "Schoolchild's Package" assistance. It can be processed online through the Diia application, with an ID card or international passport and a verified tax number.

Society • November 15, 07:22 PM • 5948 views