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Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Central executive body that implements state policy in the fields of education and science
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is the central executive body responsible for forming and implementing state policy in the fields of education and science, scientific, technical, and innovation activities. Since its establishment, the Ministry has focused its efforts on modernizing the educational system, adapting it to modern needs and global standards. The Ministry's mission is to stimulate the development of education and science for the intellectual and professional growth of individuals, as well as to form high-quality human capital in Ukraine.
1996
The Law of Ukraine "On Education" was adopted, laying the legal foundations for the development of the national system
2005
The Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment was established to implement external independent evaluation
2008
Mandatory external independent evaluation was introduced as the main tool for admission to higher education institutions
2014
A new Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education" was adopted, which expanded the autonomy of higher education institutions and updated standards
2016
The Concept of "New Ukrainian School" was approved, which became the strategic basis for reforming secondary education
2017
A new Law of Ukraine "On Education" was adopted, which ensured a deep and comprehensive educational reform
2020
The national online platform "All-Ukrainian Online School" was developed and launched to support distance learning
2021
Action plans for reforming national sectoral academies of sciences were approved to increase their effectiveness
2025
Piloting of the reform of the senior specialized school began and the Standard Educational Program was approved
2026
The educational ecosystem "Mriya" was launched
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Conducting the NMT in the Odesa region lasted nearly 13 hours due to air raid alerts

Due to alerts, the NMT in the Odesa region lasted 13 hours; children were not provided with access to water or food. Ombudsman Lubinets stated there was a violation of participants' rights and demands a response from the Ministry of Education and Science.

Society • June 9, 10:55 AM • 2078 views
Over 68,000 people in Ukraine have changed professions thanks to vouchersVideo

More than 68,000 Ukrainians have mastered new specialties thanks to state vouchers. The program covers up to 33,000 hryvnias of the tuition cost.

Society • June 4, 05:22 PM • 5992 views
Mathematics must remain a mandatory component of the NMT - Minister of Education

Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi spoke in favor of keeping mathematics mandatory for the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT). The subject is considered key for the development of logic and successful learning.

Society • June 4, 04:37 PM • 57039 views
End of the school year: what parents and students need to know

The academic year will last until June 30, however, schools determine their own class schedules. In 2024, students in grades 4, 9, and 11 were officially exempted from State Final Examinations (DPA).

Society • May 25, 03:30 PM • 68027 views
Cabinet of Ministers allowed communities to spend budget balances on energy independence and air defense - SvyrydenkoPhotoVideo

At a meeting in Vinnytsia, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase of alternative energy using community funds. Direct funding for local air defense groups was also permitted.

Society • May 22, 06:59 PM • 4895 views
Zelenskyy stated during a college meeting that the issue of increasing student scholarships will be addressed

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the Ministry of Education and Science to work on increasing scholarships. This followed a visit to a college in Rivne.

Society • May 22, 02:08 PM • 3103 views
Zelenskyy visited RivneVideo

The President visited a college in Rivne to discuss vocational education. The Ministry of Education will develop a solution regarding a possible increase in student scholarships.

Politics • May 22, 01:57 PM • 2391 views
Ukraine to receive grant from OpenAI for safe AI-assisted learning

Ukraine has been named one of the 12 winners of the OpenAI program for the development of safe AI. Researchers will study the impact of technology on learning in wartime conditions.

Technologies • May 20, 02:51 PM • 2223 views
The main session of the NMT-2026 has started in Ukraine: key tips and what to do in case of an air raid alert

The testing consists of four subjects and lasts for two blocks of 120 minutes each. During an air raid alert, the exam is suspended so that participants can move to a shelter.

Society • May 20, 07:53 AM • 30741 views
Most in-demand professions in Ukraine: where graduates should apply and how the 2026 admission campaign is proceeding

In 2026, applicants are choosing management and law, although the market requires technical specialists. The Ministry of Education and Science has abolished motivational letters and updated the admission rules.

Society • May 19, 08:24 AM • 26924 views
Rector of a Zaporizhzhia university to face trial for draft evasion scheme involving 'postgraduate students' worth 50 million - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

The scheme generated 50 million through the fictitious education of 3,000 postgraduate students. The case against nine participants in the scheme has already been sent to court.

Crimes and emergencies • May 11, 06:19 AM • 27721 views
Administration of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU) lifts ban on Telegram

The new KNU administration has lifted restrictions on Telegram following an appeal from the student parliament. The ban had previously been introduced by the dismissed rector, Volodymyr Buhrov.

Society • May 7, 08:13 PM • 11528 views
Ukrainian schools and universities to switch to autonomous power supply during blackouts - Shmyhal

Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.

Society • May 5, 02:46 PM • 2634 views
Volodymyr Bugrov dismissed from the post of Rector of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

The Ministry of Education and Science dismissed the Rector of KNU, Volodymyr Bugrov, due to the expiration of his contract. The former rector is accused of corruption offenses and involvement in a high-profile sex scandal.

Society • April 29, 12:34 PM • 2891 views
NMT-2026: number of participants increased by 43,000; foreign language was the most frequent elective choice, while physics and chemistry were the least popular

Over 355,000 people registered for the NMT-2026, which is 43,000 more than last year. Foreign language became the most popular elective subject.

Society • April 28, 10:35 AM • 5521 views
Ministry of Education launches preparation of new textbooks - what are the innovations?

The state has announced the need for new textbooks to be printed at public expense in 2028. The process will include a mandatory one-year approbation in schools.

Society • April 24, 10:57 AM • 4439 views
Registration for master's and postgraduate exams has started in Ukraine - what you need to know

Registration for the EVI and EFVV will last until May 14 through admissions committees or online. For a state-funded postgraduate program, a minimum of 300 points is required.

Society • April 23, 11:41 AM • 3016 views
UNICEF allocates $91 million to support Ukrainian education

The Ministry of Education and UNICEF have signed a plan to finance educational projects for 2026. The funds will be used to educate one million children and support teachers.

Society • April 21, 03:06 PM • 2953 views
MES approved admission rules for vocational colleges - what changes for applicants in 2026

The mandatory motivational letter has been canceled, and a limit of 10 applications has been set. Registration of personal accounts will begin on June 25 for 9th-grade graduates.

Society • April 17, 02:07 PM • 4242 views
Russian attacks on Dnipro on April 15 - three higher education institutions damagedPhoto

As a result of the April 15 attack, three universities in Dnipro were damaged, and two people were injured. All the aforementioned educational institutions are located near each other.

Society • April 15, 11:29 AM • 6139 views
The government has allocated UAH 700 million for modern school classrooms and STEM laboratories - Svyrydenko

The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate a subvention for the complete renovation of natural science and technology classrooms. Funds will be received by lyceums that will join the network of specialized schools in 2027.

Society • April 13, 11:20 AM • 3134 views
No basic military training for students - Zelenskyy signed a law on studying the basics of national resistance in universities and colleges

The discipline "Fundamentals of National Resistance" is being introduced in universities and colleges for all students. The training includes working with weapons and medicine.

Society • April 10, 10:33 AM • 3529 views
Funding for school canteens expanded for modernization - which ones can receive it

Communities will receive UAH 46. 5 million for the renovation of 19 food preparation units with high readiness. Starting in September, all students in the country are planned to be provided with hot meals.

Society • April 9, 09:52 AM • 4503 views
A new stage of vocational education reform is starting in Ukraine - supervisory boards will be introduced in colleges

The Ministry of Education and Science is launching the GO VET project to modernize the management of vocational education institutions. The new governance model will be tested in 15 selected vocational schools.

Society • April 8, 03:54 PM • 3567 views
Ukraine changes its approach to personnel training - introduces 10-year demand forecasting

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching an experimental project for systemic labor market planning. The forecast will be updated annually to form state orders.

Society • April 6, 07:00 AM • 8833 views
Over 373,000 applicants registered for NMT-2026 - 60% through "Diia", up to 5% - abroadPhoto

373,000 applicants applied to participate in the testing, most of them used Diia. Errors in documents can be corrected or the subject can be changed by April 7.

Society • April 3, 06:59 AM • 4215 views
In Ukraine, new requirements for English proficiency for civil servants and rectors - not lower than B1-B2

The government has set B1 and B2 levels for category A officials and university rectors. The requirements will come into effect several years after the end of martial law.

Society • April 2, 09:14 AM • 3804 views
April 2 is the last day to register for the national multi-subject testPhoto

The main registration period for the test lasts until April 2 inclusive. From May 11 to 16, applications for the additional session of the national exam will begin.

Society • April 2, 04:15 AM • 4647 views
Screenshot from the "Diia" application instead of a scanned copy - the most common mistakes when registering for the NMT have been named

Applicants often send screenshots from Diia instead of scanned copies and incorrect certificates. More than 295,000 future applicants have already registered for the test.

Society • March 28, 01:41 PM • 4816 views
New details emerged after searches at Poplavsky's. A large scheme involving state funds was exposed at the Kyiv University of Culture.Photo

The SBU exposed a scheme of misappropriation of budget funds through manipulations with staff and student numbers. More than 20 searches were conducted in the case at the homes of the suspects.

Crimes and emergencies • March 27, 11:25 AM • 16057 views