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Education minister: Best lecturers at President's University in Ukraine to be paid at least US$4,000

The university's concept needs to be developed.

15:40, 14.06.2021

All teachers in Ukraine may be obliged to get COVID-19 vaccination – Education minister

The minister said 32% of education workers had been initially ready for vaccination.

16:05, 24.05.2021

Ukrainian, Hungarian foreign ministers reach important agreements at meeting in Bratislava

In particular, the ministers have agreed to continue dialogue on education and minorities with due respect to Ukraine's national legislation.

16:05, 13.05.2021

World Bank to allocate US$200 mln to Ukraine for education system

The project is expected to support the development of modern digital infrastructure for distance learning.

16:55, 06.05.2021

Foreign universities allowed to open branches in Ukraine

Permits will be issued by the Ministry of Education and Science.

20:15, 12.04.2021

Single e-platform for foreign students' enrollment to be created in Ukraine

The minister noted that the online enrollment process would be simplified and deprived of a multi-step bureaucratic routine.

16:30, 28.01.2021

Government launches educational series on cyber hygiene for civil servants

The series is open for free use, having already been posted on the Diia.Tsifrova Osvita platform.

15:15, 26.01.2021

Almost 43% of schools offer inclusive education opportunities – minister

In total, 18,687 inclusive classes have been set up in schools.

11:30, 06.01.2021

Graduates from occupied territories may enter Ukrainian universities in 2021 – Reznikov

According to the official, it has become even easier than before.

13:35, 29.12.2020

Rada appoints Shkarlet as Education Minister

The minimum number of lawmakers voted for Shkarlet's candidacy.

16:05, 17.12.2020

Government again postpones pay rise for Ukrainian educators

The resolution was passed by Volodymyr Groysman's government.

18:59, 24.11.2020

Ukrainians pay US$213,450 in debts and fines via government-developed Diia app

An electronic birth certificate option is also available in the beta version.

13:55, 18.11.2020

On Day of Ukrainian language, "National Radio Dictation" aired

Ukrainians are offered to check their spelling skills in an online test.

13:10, 09.11.2020

Education ministry recommends distance learning in universities until Nov 15

All students will have to vacate dormitories and return home.

13:10, 12.10.2020

Colleges may switch to distance learning, fall break from school may kick off next week

Fall break from school may kick off already next week, before October 15, but the decision will be made by the local authorities.

20:15, 11.10.2020

Education institutions in ORDO switching to distance learning over COVID-19

Schools in the occupied districts are on autumn holidays from October 5 to October 25.

15:20, 11.10.2020

Nearly 2,000 applicants from occupied areas enrolled in Ukraine universities

The admission campaign will last until October 23.

23:50, 07.10.2020

Over 83,000 school-age children self-isolating in Ukraine

Classes with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are subject to self-isolation.

17:59, 04.10.2020

Schools in Ukraine's red quarantine zone to operate online – health ministry

Health official has urged Ukrainians to comply with the anti-epidemic rules to prevent coronavirus spread.

13:40, 18.08.2020

Almost half of Ukrainians stand against full transition to distance learning – poll

There are more categorically negative assessments in the southern and eastern regions.

19:40, 31.07.2020

Ukraine education officials elaborate on new rules for schools

Studetns could be allowed to take off masks only during class time.

19:30, 29.07.2020

Distance learning mode in Kyiv schools to last until end of quarantine – Mayor Klitschko

The Department of Education at Kyiv City State Administration recommended that all educational institutions draft plans and develop the format of distance learning.

16:30, 08.07.2020

PM Shmyhal says next academic year could see distance learning

The government is working to ensure high quality and comprehensive distance learning curriculum.

18:00, 03.07.2020

New culture minister Tkachenko speaks of ways to counter Russian propaganda

Strategies that are being worked out will cover culture and heritage, as well as institutional changes through launching agencies, including on religion and nationalities' affairs.

21:30, 02.07.2020

Shkarlet appointed acting Minister of Education and Science in Ukraine

The decision was made at a government meeting.

18:59, 25.06.2020

Adaptive quarantine: education ministry comments on new academic year prospects

Acting minister says the main task is to keep students and teachers safe.

09:00, 23.06.2020

Ukraine doesn't make amendments to education law other than those recommended by Venice Commission – FM Kuleba

Relations with Hungary deteriorated after the adoption of a new education law in Ukraine in 2017.

16:55, 15.06.2020

Zelensky admits qualified personnel shortage in Ukraine

The issue must be addressed by the higher education system, President says.

22:40, 02.06.2020

Ukraine to resume virology training courses for medical students

Curricula could be amended as early as this year.

14:40, 12.05.2020

Zelensky's Office: National Online School to be available for students in Russia-occupied areas

The project will be launched across the country on April 6.

18:59, 02.04.2020

Ukraine launching "National Online School" project

Forty Kyiv teachers will be teaching lessons to all Ukrainian students via YouTube, Facebook, and on TV pending quarantine.

12:20, 30.03.2020

Ukraine's Education Ministry ready to reschedule independent testing, entrance exams over quarantine

State final examinations for grades 4 and 9 will be cancelled.

16:25, 26.03.2020

Two Ukrainian teachers in Top 50 Global Teacher Prize nominees

Global Teacher Prize is a worldwide annual award for teachers who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.

16:20, 19.03.2020

Ukraine's education minister plans to resign, no candidates for post yet – media

An extraordinary meeting of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, should be held on Wednesday where a number of personnel issues will be considered.

12:00, 04.03.2020

Ukraine's education ministry recommends distance learning for China students

The students will be able to pass exams after the coronavirus situation is normalized.

12:00, 03.02.2020

Ukraine's parliament passes bill on secondary education

The bill guarantees the enrollment of children in primary school without any competition, and the institution should be geographically accessible to children regardless of their social status or place of birth.

15:27, 16.01.2020

Ukraine starts registration for trial external independent testing

On the day of the trial testing, each participant can pass a test in one subject.

12:44, 03.01.2020

Activist: Ukrainian, Crimean-Tatar language learning being squeezed in Crimea – media

Seven Ukrainian schools functioned on the peninsula before Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an order to send troops in early 2014 to seize the Ukrainian territory.

16:35, 02.01.2020

Ukraine gov't to launch digital literacy course for citizens

The digital transformation ministry is expected to open offline educational hubs next year.

16:30, 24.12.2019

One dead, 29 hospitalized after Odesa college fire (Video)

The victims are both adults and college students.

11:32, 05.12.2019

Ukrainian schoolchildren rank 79th in 2018 OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment

PISA measures 15-year-olds' ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges.

15:57, 03.12.2019

Medical university in Russia-occupied Luhansk receives Russian accreditation

The accreditation is valid for six years.

14:50, 02.12.2019

First female class starts at prestigious Kyiv military school – media

The 20 first-year students have formed a new, separate class at the school, and will be known as the First Platoon of the First Squadron.

23:41, 02.09.2019

Kyiv authorities not to ban unvaccinated children from schools

The city administration cannot forbid unvaccinated children to attend schools and urges parents to prevent the spread of diseases and take responsibility for vaccinating their children.

16:55, 28.08.2019

Unvaccinated children won't be able to attend kindergartens, schools – Ukraine ministers

Ukraine is fully provided with vaccines both for children and adults.

10:00, 15.08.2019

Ukraine's leading party names candidates for positions of health, education ministers

The relevant comment came from the party HQ chief Oleksandr Kornienko.

16:00, 27.07.2019

Language law comes to force in Ukraine

No restrictions apply to the sphere of private communication and religion.

09:00, 16.07.2019

Young man with Down syndrome receives bachelor's degree, first time in Ukraine

The graduate's name is Bohdan Kravchuk.

15:30, 12.07.2019

Rector of Donetsk Medical University removed from office for attempt to expel 850 foreign students

The students will continue their studies.

16:54, 15.02.2019

Poroshenko signs anti-bullying bill into law

The new legislation introduces administrative responsibility for the said type of offense.

23:10, 16.01.2019