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The Ivan Franko National University of Lviv is a classical higher educational establishment with influential scientific schools, old traditions, and modern innovation approaches. Its principal aim is to provide high educational and scientific standards, cultural, social needs of a person, the society and state in training highly qualified specialists. The University activity is formed to preserve Ukrainian culture and traditions, developing national consciousness and identity. The Ivan Franko National University of Lviv is a classical higher education institution with enduring traditions and influential scientific schools incorporating innovative modern trends. We act based on preserving Ukrainian culture and developing national consciousness and identity. The University holds the 4th level of accreditation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and trains specialists in licensed programs: 9 specialties of an educational-proficiency level' junior specialist', 49 bachelor's degree programs, 82 specialties' specialist' and 87 specialties' master' in 17 branches of knowledge. In 2014-2015 the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine licensed 4 'young specialist' fields of study, accredited 7 'bachelor' specialties, 3 'specialist' specialties, and 3 'master' specialties. The University trains specialists within 144 'specialist' specialties and 161 'master' specialties. Thirty-two new specialties have been opened within the University faculties. We are developing further and offer our future students even a more comprehensive choice: in 2015, 8 specialties within the Faculty of Biology, Geology, Economics, and Applied Mathematics and Informatics were submitted to be licensed and accredited. Today 19357 students study at Lviv University, out of which 10202 are state-maintained 4332 people work here out of which 2056 are lecturers 281 people work at the University scientific and research department. 220 Doctors and 1119 Candidates teach here. Out of them, 203 people hold the position of Professor, and 794 people are docents. The University's priority is scientific work. In 2014 the University conducted scientific research in 35 fundamental and ten applied topics approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine; out of these three were ordered by the State Agency of Science, Innovations, and Informatization of Ukraine, six dealt with the preservation of objects which belong to the national heritage of Ukraine, 3 were self-financed projects and 8 Grants of International Funds. The University is a founder and publisher of 44 scientific serial publications. Visnyk Universytetu (University bulletin): Biology Series belongs to the list of international professional editions Web of Science. Journal of Physical Studies is one of 42 journals in Ukraine that belongs to a bibliographic database Scopus. The University consisted of two departments (faculties): philosophical and theological. There was a pre-university school for those wishing to continue their studies at University. Historical records show that in 1667, about 500 students studied, and eight teachers worked at the philosophical and theological departments. In the middle of the eighteenth century, the number of students increased to 700, the number of teachers to 15-17. Poles made up 75% of the students; the rests were the Ukrainian and other ethnic groups' representatives. The educational process in Lviv University was conducted according to the Jesuit school program developed in the late sixteenth century. Significant changes in the program were made only in the mid-eighteenth century. At the department of philosophy, the philosophical system of Aristotle was taught, which included logic, physics, and metaphysics speaking of physics. The elements of mathematics, astronomy, biology, meteorology were considered speaking of metaphysics – the issue of psychology and ethics. Besides, history, geography, Greek, and other subjects were taught. At the department of philosophy, studies lasted for two or three years. After completing studies at this department, one could get a theological education. At the department of theology, studies lasted for four years. Church history, Old and New Testament, dogmatic and moral theology, canon law, casuistry, the Hebrew language were taught at this department. Professors taught all university courses. The highest governing body of the University was the Senate (consistory). It consisted of a rector, deans, and seniors (the oldest and the most experienced professors). The Senate resolved the major issues that concerned the overall management of the University. All other cases were resolved by deans that also worked as directors of faculties. It should be noted that the University had individual autonomy. At present, Lviv University is considered one of the most prestigious institutions in our country. It gained high international prestige and became a powerful scientific center. On the pediment of the main building of Lviv University, there is a slogan: «Patriae decor civibus educates» (Educated citizens, the glory of the Fatherland). The university community works hard to make this idea come true. The transformation of the University into a modern European institution with the preservation of the best national academic traditions is the university community's primary goal. We go on in our achievements. In this context, it would be topical to switch from quantitative to qualitative indicators: therefore, the University defines for itself strategic aims of: Achieving the highest standards and globalization of scientific research Providing a high-quality educational process Strengthening the role of the University in the society Deepening University integration into the world educational and scientific space Modern social, information, and communication and production infrastructure. View full university

Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University is the oldest and the most powerful educational institution of Zhytomyr region. Its history dates back to the famous all-male Zhytomyr gymnasium, founded in 1833, which became the basis for Volyn teacher training institute in 1919. Preserving the unique spirit of the gymnasium and its traditions, the institute took up the role the gymnasium played in public and cultural life of the Volyn region. The institute has had different names throughout its history. In 1999 Zhytomyr teacher training institute was reorganized into Zhytomyr Ivan Franko Pedagogical University to become Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University in 2004. Its more than 80-thousand army of graduates works in all corners of Ukraine as well as abroad. Among them there are famous scholars — mathematicians, physicists, biologists, geologists, linguists, historians, writers, managers of education, diplomats, politicians and state figures. Due to their activities, research and teaching achievements our university is highly valued not only in Ukraine but also far beyond its borders. The university has seen the most dynamic development during the last decade. Today University is a complex multy-structural system that includes a number of educational, scientific and industrial complexes, inter-university research centres and institutes, many libraries, local computer network, observatory, agrobiostation, dining room, cafe, buffets, publishing centre, 5 dormitories and modern sports complex. ZSU is engaged in joint work with University of Warsaw and universities of the Great Volyn, has about 40 cooperation agreements with university centers all over the world. Structurally the university comprises 3 institutes, 5 schools, and the center for pre- and post graduate education. About 8 thousand students are currently receiving their education at ZSU. The university has IV level of accreditation and trains students for all the education and qualification levels — bachelor, specialist and master. Post graduate and doctorate courses are available with more than 200 post-graduate and doctorate students currently conducting their research. There are 2 Dissertation Advisory Committees for the PhD level dissertations and a Doctorate degree Advisory Committee. 17 scientific schools, 20 scientific research centers, 30 research scientific and research methodological laboratories function at ZSU. 41 departments employ 589 staff members, including 65 Doctors of Science and 297 PhDs. The average age of the staff is 38. The university staff includes 12 Honored Educators of Ukraine, 2 Honored Scientists of Ukraine, 4 Honored Workers of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, 2 Honored Journalists of Ukraine, 5 Honored Artists of Ukraine, 3 People’s Artist of Ukraine, 1 Honored Coach of Ukraine, dozens of laureates of the reward of the President of Ukraine, holders of the Cabinet of Ministers scholarship, winners of the NAS of Ukraine scholarships, grants of the President of Ukraine and other specialized academies. Every year about a hundred students and staff members undergo training in prestigious universities abroad, while foreign professors give lectures and conduct master classes for undergraduate, master and postgraduate students of ZSU. The programs dealing with increasing the quality of education, life and professional competence as well as the demand for university graduates among employers have been successfully realized and have proven efficient, namely — “Language Strategies”, “Inclusive Education”, “Professional Training Quality Monitoring”, “Life-long Education”, “Creative Education”, “Trade and Manual Job”. The university publishes 6 academic journals and 9 student research journals, holds dozens of international and national conferences annually. ZSU students become winners of international and national contests and competitions, win championships of Ukraine, European and World championships. Being the heralds of civil and state education management, several councils function at ZSU, namely the Council for ZSU Development, Board of Trustees, Council of Elders, Council of Doctors of Science, Gender Education Center, the Student Fellowship. It is by no chance, that ZSU has been acknowledged nationally and internationally as the “Leader of Modern Education”, “Flagship of Education and Science in Ukraine”, “The Symbol of Classical Education”. ZSU has been praised with gold, silver and bronze medals for introducing innovative education technologies and new forms of education process organization. It has been a constant winner at annual competition “My Blossoming Town” and other. As a result, according to the consolidated rating of higher educational establishments of Ukraine in 2014 (“Ukraine’s Top-200”, “Scopus”, “Webometrics”) ZSU has been 72-nd among 292 higher education institutions of Ukraine. It has become one of the “Top-10” universities of Central Ukraine. Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University is steadily moving ahead, making history with the joint effort of university professors, students and staff. Teaching staff is optimistic about the future because there is every reason for confidence that the coming years and decades will be the time of new creative victories and achievements. View full university