# Education
The government has earmarked 78.5 billion hryvnias for investment in education and science for the period 2027–2029
Education and science have become the largest area of government investment for the next three years. A total of 78.5 billion hryvnias has been earmarked for the sector for the period 2027–2029.
A university instead of a golf club in Kyiv: why Milovanov’s project is under threat
Очільник Київської школи економіки (Kyiv School of Economics) Тимофій Милованов отримав проблеми з київським гольф-клубом на Оболоні. Розповідаємо, у чому причина і що буде далі з проєктом який коштував 18 млн доларів.
NMT-2026: Can the test result be appealed?
It is not possible to appeal against the NMT result on the grounds of unsatisfactory marks, as all questions are marked automatically. However, a candidate may submit an appeal if there were technical problems or procedural irregularities during the test.
Air raid sirens and technical glitches: scandals have erupted over the drafting of the National Military Training Programme in Ukraine
A series of scandals has arisen surrounding the 2026 National Multi-Subject Test (NMT). These relate to the security of the exams and technical glitches during the tests. ThePublic has compiled shocking posts and complaints from social media, as well as the reactions of the ombudsman and mayors regarding the NMT system in Ukraine.
The dismissal of Education Minister Lisovyi could be considered by Parliament as early as next week
The Verkhovna Rada may consider the dismissal of Oksen Lisovyi, the Minister of Education and Science, as early as next week. MPs cite the situation regarding the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) and the academic workload placed on final-year students during the war as among the reasons for their criticism.
The Last Bell in 2026: when and how the school celebration will be held
When Ukrainian schoolchildren will be celebrating the Last Bell. A schedule by city, details of the celebrations, and what children will be doing in June.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting on security in northern Ukraine
During a working visit to the Rivne region, Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with community leaders, heads of regional military administrations and government representatives. The main topics discussed were security in the northern regions, infrastructure development and support for education
The government is proposing a new admissions procedure for 2027
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has submitted Bill No. 15254 to the Verkhovna Rada concerning the specific arrangements for the state final examinations and the university admissions process in 2027.
Mriya.Preschool is being rolled out in 40 nurseries: what will change for parents and nursery staff
A pilot scheme called Mriya.Preschool is being launched in Ukraine – a digital component of the ‘Mriya’ state education ecosystem designed for pre-school institutions. In the first phase, the web portal and app will be trialled in 40 nurseries across six regions of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Bugrov will not be allowed to stand in the election for rector of Kyiv National University
Vladimir Bugrov, the former rector of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, will not be able to stand in the university’s rectorial election next year. The election is scheduled for October.
Summer holidays 2026: when schoolchildren can go on holiday
There is no fixed start date for the 2026 summer holidays in Ukrainian schools. The academic year may officially run until 30 June 2026, but each school determines the actual end of term and the date of the last bell independently.
“The EU’s black sheep”: Fico makes a new statement in Moscow
During a visit to Moscow, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he planned to ask Vladimir Putin “a few questions” and to convey a message to him from certain European politicians
