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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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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 • 2789 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 • 3047 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 • 5689 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 • 4547 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 • 3193 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 • 3109 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 • 4450 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 • 6352 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 • 3257 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 • 3762 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 • 4667 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 • 3680 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 • 8995 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 • 4321 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 • 3905 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 • 4763 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 • 4885 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 • 16107 views
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Search at Poplavsky's: law enforcement investigates embezzlement of about UAH 300 million

Police searched Mykhailo Poplavsky's premises due to a scheme involving the misappropriation of state funds. According to the investigation, there may have been instances of entering fake data on the number of students to receive inflated budget payments.

Society • March 27, 11:09 AM • 43854 views
The Cabinet of Ministers introduced new scholarships of 8,000 hryvnias for students with disabilities - who will receive them

The Cabinet of Ministers approved 80 academic scholarships for gifted students with disabilities. Payments will begin in September 2026 for high academic achievements.

Society • March 27, 10:15 AM • 3970 views
Universities are introducing the basics of national resistance - what students will study

University students will study the basics of national resistance and pre-medical care in accordance with the new law. The training program will be developed jointly by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Defense.

Society • March 25, 12:24 PM • 4520 views
Ministry of Education attracted over €25 million from the EU for the safety and modernization of kindergartens

The European Commission will finance the construction of shelters and inclusive spaces for 2,000 children. The First Steps Forward project will start in April 2026.

Society • March 24, 04:08 PM • 3758 views
The MES of Ukraine has published new admission rules for 2026 - what changes for applicants

The Ministry of Education is introducing new rules for university admission in 2026. Motivational letters have been abolished, the number of applications has been limited, and the weight of creative competitions has been changed.

Society • March 24, 10:20 AM • 47722 views
Japan to provide Ukraine with over 7,000 units of computer equipment for vocational colleges and schools

Ukrainian colleges and schools will receive desktops, laptops, and interactive panels from JICA. The aid will cover 382 institutions as part of the recovery program.

Society • March 17, 01:43 PM • 3869 views
Up to UAH 900,000 for a PhD project: a competition for works within the framework of the project postgraduate experiment has started in Ukraine

The Ministry of Education is starting the selection of PhD projects for the training of doctors of philosophy within the framework of the experiment. Participants will receive funds for research and salaries.

Society • March 16, 04:38 PM • 3890 views
Starting in September, 150 lyceums will pilot the high school reform - Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has approved the list of institutions for the second stage of the reform starting in 2026. Students will be able to choose their study profiles, and the government has allocated UAH 1.2 billion in subventions.

Society • March 13, 03:06 PM • 3746 views
Starting in September, students of private universities will receive scholarships: who and how much

Starting in September 2026, payments for students of all forms of ownership will double. The minimum academic scholarship will be 4000 hryvnias per month.

Society • March 12, 07:59 PM • 5023 views
Free school meals - Lisovyi announces details of billion-hryvnia reform

Oksen Lisovyi announced free hot meals for all students starting in 2026. Over 14 billion hryvnias have been allocated in the budget for the implementation of the reform.

Society • March 12, 07:58 AM • 10822 views
85 Ukrainian educational centers verified abroad in 29 countries - Ministry of Education and Science

The Ministry of Education has confirmed the status of 85 schools abroad. Teachers of these institutions will have their experience credited upon returning to Ukraine under certain conditions.

Society • March 12, 06:59 AM • 10986 views
Admission-2026: Schedule and Rules for Master's and Postgraduate Admissions Approved

Entrance examinations will be conducted in the format of external independent evaluation (ZNO) with a mandatory unified entrance exam (EVI). The main testing session for master's and postgraduate students will begin in June and July.

Society • March 10, 08:17 AM • 7876 views