Men aged 18-22 can return to Ukraine without a military registration document, but they will not be able to go abroad without it. There are no restrictions on entry to Ukraine for citizens.
Almost 98,000 Ukrainian families have submitted applications for the "Schoolchild's Package," which accounts for over half of registered first-graders. Most applications, namely 94,000, were processed through the "Diia" application.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved an experimental project on the introduction of academic-oriented secondary education programs in schools. The project will last until the end of August 2027, preparing for 12-year education.
Ukrainian schoolchildren are preparing for the new academic year with an updated curriculum, including a new mandatory subject "Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy" and significant changes in the teaching of "Defense of Ukraine. "
Changing the government's decision regarding the merger of two universities in Kamianets-Podilskyi may have serious corruption consequences.
The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Oksen Lisovyi, reported on the implementation of 170 projects worth 11 billion hryvnias, 33 of which have already been commissioned. He noted that the construction of a shelter school costs 65 million hryvnias, while a shelter for 500-700 students costs 100 million.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to start the new academic year on September 1. The duration of studies and holidays will be determined by the pedagogical council, taking into account the security situation.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation supported the publication of a collective monograph on Hryhorii Skovoroda. The 525-page book brought together 52 authors and was presented at St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi announced an analysis of the "Defense of Ukraine" program for grades 10-11. Wider involvement of veterans in teaching and changes in the list of equipment are planned.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine presented the Draft Action Program for 2026, which includes 12 strategic goals. Among the key priorities are defense, European integration, and anti-corruption.
Starting in September, students in grades 1-4 across Ukraine and grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals. The government has allocated almost UAH 780 million to support the program.
The Ministry of Education and Science approved changes to the Standard Educational Program. Ukrainian children abroad can now study not only the Ukrainian studies component but also other disciplines.
The government dismissed Volodymyr Vasylenko from the post of Deputy Minister of Social Policy, and Mykhailo Vynnytskyi from the post of Deputy Minister of Education and Science.
Starting August 8, applications for master's programs are open for those with bachelor's, specialist, or master's degrees. Applicants can submit up to 15 applications, 5 of which can be for state-funded places, until August 25.
Deputy Minister of Education Mykhailo Vynnytskyi reported an oversupply of managers in the labor market. The state needs engineers, agronomists, and medical professionals, offering more state-funded places for these specialties.
Deputy Minister of Education Mykhailo Vynnytskyi reported that most Ukrainian graduates who scored 200 points on the NMT submitted documents to Ukrainian universities. Of the 2414 such students, 2241 have already received recommendations for domestic universities.
The Ministry of Education and Science expects that about 30,000 contract students will receive educational grants. In total, 176,376 applicants received recommendations, of which 65,493 were for state-funded places and 110,883 for contract-funded places.
Teachers cannot apply for a deferral from mobilization through "Reserve+" because their data is not available in the EDDEBO. To do this, they need to contact the TCC and SP with a package of documents.
176,376 applicants received recommendations for admission to bachelor's programs. This year, the algorithm distributed places for both state-funded and contract-based education, including grants.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykhailo Vynnytskyi reported that the number of Ukrainian applicants leaving abroad is approximately the same as those returning. This year's figures are almost no different from last year's, which indicates stabilization in the higher education system.
Starting from 2026, English will become mandatory and free in kindergartens for children aged 5 and older. The Ministry of Education and Science initiated English language courses for educators, with over 5,000 having already completed the training.
From 3:00 PM on August 4, access to applicants' electronic accounts in EDEBO will be temporarily disabled. This is due to the preparation and execution of the targeted placement algorithm; the system's operation will be restored no later than August 6.
Participants of the EIT in research methodology have received their results. The results card, necessary for admission to postgraduate studies, is available for download in their personal accounts.
Analysis by Kateryna Osadcha's Foundation and Ipsos revealed discrepancies between graduates' dreams and the needs of Ukraine's labor market. The country needs 1.5 million new workers, primarily in blue-collar professions, for reconstruction.
Applicants can confirm their choice of study place at an educational institution or in their electronic cabinet. Available methods include using a QES, Diia.Signature, or uploading a scanned copy of a handwritten signed application.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykhailo Vynnytskyi announced new educational grants that allow partially covering the cost of education. Grants can reach 25,000 hryvnias for those who scored 170+ points on two NMT subjects, and also include additional coefficients for specialties important for the state, and for applicants from certain regions.
This year's graduates prefer medicine, engineering, and secondary education, but specialties with an oversaturated labor market, such as law and management, are still in demand. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykhailo Vynnytskyi notes that there are few state-funded places for these specialties, and employment rates are low.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has presented a draft of the updated State Standard for Primary Education, which takes into account the challenges of war and distance learning. The document introduces new requirements, detailed guidelines for assessment, and considers linguistic and cultural diversity.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Yevhen Kudriavets stated that a significant percentage of young people, students, and schoolchildren, especially Olympiad winners, are going abroad. He emphasized that in order for young people to return, it is necessary to win the war and create new opportunities in Ukraine.
From April 1, 2025, foreigners will be admitted to Ukrainian universities exclusively through the Unified Interdepartmental Information System, created with the support of the EU. In the first three months of the system's operation, more than 1,700 applications have already been submitted, and the first foreign students have already been enrolled and arrived for their studies.
