Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Parliament allowed students at a two-year upper-secondary school to complete their studies at their own institution even after its reorganization. The law will remain in effect until the end of the 2027/2028 academic year.
As a result of Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv, the buildings and dormitories of the State University of Trade and Economics were damaged, and several people were injured. There were no fatalities among students or staff.
Three Ukrainian universities were damaged in Russian attacks. There are no injuries among students or staff.
Ukrainian higher education institutions admitted more than 237,000 bachelor's students, 16% more than last year. The number of applications for all levels of education exceeded 1.3 million.
Ukrainian children abroad will be able to receive a school-leaving certificate through recognition of their foreign education and a Ukrainian studies component. The program can be completed in person or remotely.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Ihor Kuzin from the position of Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor. Oleksandr Chepurnyi was appointed in his place.
Schools will choose the format of instruction themselves, taking into account safety and the capacity of shelters. During an alert, children and teachers must remain in the shelter.
The Russian attack nearly completely gutted a building of Rivne State University of the Humanities; there are casualties among the staff. The university may switch to remote learning.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs advises leaving your vehicle during shelling and seeking a depression in the ground. It is dangerous to hide under bridges, in cars, or on the roadside.
The Ministry of Education and Science presented a guide to help overcome students’ learning losses caused by lessons interrupted by air-raid alerts. It contains steps for assessment and support.
In 2026, the construction and reconstruction of 113 shelters was funded, with 33 already completed. At the same time, 1,349 schools are operating remotely.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends five response levels for school power outages — from green to critical. The document provides for water supplies, generators, and educational hubs.
As a result of the Russian strike on the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, one person was killed and four were injured. Rescuers are searching for people inside.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends that educational institutions maintain resource reserves, backup power, and shelters ready for use for 48 hours. Schools and universities are switching to adaptive formats.
The Ministry of Education and Science and the Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment are considering several models for the 2027 NMT. One of them involves two subjects each day and retaking the exams.
The government has retained the monthly additional payment of UAH 2,600 for 23. 6 thousand teachers in 614 schools. UAH 731.1 million has been reallocated for the payments.
In Kyiv schools, lessons are suspended during an alert, not canceled. In-person classes continue in shelters or after the all-clear.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 budget draft to the Verkhovna Rada, with expenditures of UAH 7. 2 trillion and a deficit of UAH 1.623 trillion. UAH 4.885 trillion is allocated for defense.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends that schools determine in-person, blended, and remote learning scenarios depending on the security situation. The transition between formats should be planned in advance.
In Kyiv, 97% of schools teach in a blended format, while 3% teach remotely. Safety, shelters, and prolonged air-raid alerts determine the format of classes.
In Chernivtsi, a child was served a raw carrot, casserole, and bread. The Prime Minister instructed officials to inspect school meals and eliminate the problems.
From September 1, 2026, students’ academic scholarships doubled—to UAH 4,000–7,420. Social benefits did not automatically increase.
A Russian attack damaged the buildings of the National University of Food Technologies. There were no casualties among students or faculty.
In Ukraine, more than 8,000 schools will operate in person, and more than 3. 5 million students will begin their studies. The Ministry of Education and Science also announced changes to the New Ukrainian School reform and scholarships.
After air raid alerts, teachers are advised to begin the day with words of support. Stress can impair children's concentration, memory, and ability to learn.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends that universities condense the academic schedule due to the risk of energy disruptions. Institutions will make their own decisions regarding Saturdays and schedules.
Nadiia Leshchyk called on schools to refrain from mass celebrations on September 1 due to the risks of Russian shelling. She advises strengthening security.
In 2026, the state will allocate UAH 100 million for joint science-and-business developments. The co-financing share will be 50–65%, and the projects will run for up to 18 months.
In the 2026/2027 academic year, 11,941 schools are planned to operate in Ukraine, 8,424 of them in person. In Kyiv, no general shortage of places has been confirmed, but individual schools may be overcrowded.
There are 11,622 kindergartens operating in Ukraine, but places and waiting lists are determined by local communities. A total of 9,270 institutions have shelters, and the state has allocated UAH 1 billion.