President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
In Ukraine, state assistance for education has been expanded for children of persons with disabilities due to war, including those who suffered during the Revolution of Dignity. The changes provide for electronic verification and priority for graduates of the 2024/2025 academic year.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine clarified the rules for admission to vocational education institutions, including the necessary documents, deadlines, and conditions for competitive selection. It is noted that there are no age or gender restrictions, and categories of persons entitled to benefits upon enrollment are listed.
Ukraine offers a simplified procedure for entering universities for youth from temporarily occupied territories, regardless of the availability of Ukrainian documents. A special quota is in effect, allowing admission without competition and NMT, with the possibility of obtaining student status, dormitory accommodation, and a scholarship.
Ihor Brusylo, Deputy Head of the President's Office, held an online meeting with diplomats regarding cooperation with African countries. Issues of agriculture, education, digitalization and countering cyber threats, as well as the humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine", were discussed.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulation on a special kindergarten designed for children with special educational needs. The document defines the specifics of the creation, operation, and methodological principles of such institutions.
As of the morning of July 5, over 161,000 electronic cabinets of applicants have been created, of which 84,840 are based on complete general secondary education. Over 71,000 applications have already been submitted to institutions of professional pre-higher education.
As of the morning of July 4, almost 139,000 electronic cabinets for applicants have been created, of which over 70,000 are applicants after 11th grade. In total, over 58,000 applications have been submitted for admission to institutions of professional pre-higher education based on 9th grade.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykhailo Vynnytskyi refuted information about the failed NMT-2025, stating that the results have improved compared to last year. In particular, the percentage of those who failed mathematics decreased from 14% to 11.5%.
The number of schoolchildren in Ukraine has reached its lowest level in 30 years, due to the mass departure of high school students abroad. It is estimated that up to 720,000 Ukrainian schoolchildren are currently outside the country.
The results of 13 out of 17 main sessions of NMT 2024 have been published, covering over 218 thousand participants. 2414 applicants received 200 points in at least one subject, three of them — in all four.
The Ministry of Education and Science is launching the admission campaign to vocational schools from July 1, inviting young people, veterans, and IDPs to acquire in-demand professions. Admission is available on a budget and contract basis, with the duration of study ranging from 6 months to 3 years.
According to the order of the Ministry of Education and Science dated June 20, 2025, the subject "Defense of Ukraine" will have 2 hours per week for grades 10-11. The changes come into effect at the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year.
The Ukrainian government has approved a mechanism for recognizing learning outcomes obtained abroad for complete general secondary education. This will simplify the recognition of foreign knowledge, including without additional assessment for formal and Ukrainian studies education.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on amendments to the 2025 state budget, which provides for an increase in expenditures by UAH 449 billion, of which UAH 412 billion will go to finance the Security and Defense Forces. Funding has also been allocated to the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
A large-scale IT event, Tech360: Policy, Talents & Growth, took place in Kyiv, where strategic issues of IT industry development were discussed. Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation, announced the development of a Ukrainian analogue of ChatGPT for national security and the economy.
From September 2026, Ukraine will cease funding teachers' salaries in schools with fewer than 60 students, excluding elementary grades. Local self-government bodies will now decide whether to transport students to larger schools or pay teachers' salaries from local budgets.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved changes to the rules for distance learning, which will come into force on September 1, 2025. Minimum occupancy requirements for distance classes and a mechanism for supporting teachers have been introduced.
A law has come into force in Ukraine allowing the recognition of the learning outcomes of Ukrainian students abroad. However, this does not apply to education obtained in aggressor countries.
In Ukraine, textbooks will be delivered directly to schools from autumn, and not through regional bases, which should eliminate delays. The government also approved a new formula for payment for electronic applications.
The "Barrier-free – is when you can" campaign is ongoing in Ukraine. 600,000 people have received assistance through the project. There are plans to create 300 barrier-free departments.
From the new academic year, teachers will be able to introduce the topic of energy efficiency into the educational process. The project will help students develop energy-saving habits.
To enter postgraduate studies in 2024, you will need the results of the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE) and the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE) in the methodology of scientific research. The UEE test will contain 100 tasks with a choice of one correct answer.
The Center for Educational Quality Assessment denies manipulations regarding the content of the NMT (National Multi-Subject Test) in the history of Ukraine. The tasks are based on the official program of the External Independent Evaluation (EIE), and the developers have professional education.
In Ukraine, you can study in two specialties at the same time. In 2025, some applicants will be able to use quotas for admission. How to properly submit applications – in the material.
The Ministry of Education and Science has launched an online platform for children abroad to study Ukrainian studies. Schoolchildren will be able to study Ukrainian language, history, and literature.
From 2025, educational safety officers will work in 3,000 Ukrainian schools. They are already involved in the educational process in more than 1,600 schools, preventing risks, including the recruitment of teenagers.
Starting June 1, banks will reduce transfer limits to UAH 100,000, technical inspections will become more expensive, and those "partially fit for service" will have to undergo a military medical examination.
The governments of Ukraine and Finland have signed an agreement on the implementation of the "Learning Together 2" program to support the reform of senior high school. Finland will allocate up to 20 million euros for the development of the academic direction.
Students in grades 10-12 will be able to choose subjects and courses, deepen their core knowledge, and study non-core disciplines. The number of compulsory subjects will be reduced to 5-8.
