# Education
Ukraine is preparing a three-year bachelor's degree programme: when will it start?
In Ukraine, along with the launch of a three-year specialised senior school, a new format of higher education is being prepared – a three-year bachelor's degree. The first to study under the new model will be graduates of the pilot programme who will enter universities in 2029.
The Council has established a special commission for the preservation and development of academic science
The Verkhovna Rada has decided to establish a temporary special commission that will deal with reforming legislation and protecting academic property.
Shevchenko Day: interesting facts about Taras Shevchenko that not everyone knows
On 9 March, Ukraine celebrates the birthday of its national genius, Taras Shevchenko. The poet, artist and thinker became a symbol of the struggle for freedom, dignity and national identity of Ukrainians.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs presented an information box to support people released from captivity
New tools help military personnel and civilians who have been held captive to reintegrate, receive psychological support and return to a full life.
Registration for the NMT via "Diyu": how to create an applicant's account and submit documents
Applicants can register for the national multi-subject test via the Diya app — the system will automatically retrieve documents and simplify authorisation.
Ukrainian spelling approved as standard for state language: what will change
The National Commission on State Language Standards has approved Ukrainian spelling as the standard for the state language. This is not a new language reform, but rather the legal consolidation of a single official spelling text.
Ukraine is preparing rules against hate speech: what will actually change for the media
The National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting has presented recommendations for the media on preventing hate speech. The document explains what wording journalists should avoid and how to check texts for discriminatory narratives. At the same time, these recommendations are not law and do not provide for new penalties.
Registration for NMT-2026 starts on 5 March: what applicants need to know
The 2026 admissions campaign is beginning in Ukraine. Registration for participants in the main session of the national multi-subject test (NMT) opens on 5 March. This year, the test will be conducted using the "3+1" model and will last one day.
The government has allocated UAH 2 billion for school buses: communities will receive more than 540 units
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of UAH 2 billion in subsidies for the purchase of school buses in 2026. These funds will enable communities to purchase more than 540 buses to transport students to educational institutions.
The government has changed the textbook provision system: what will change for schools
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to change the system for supplying schools with textbooks to ensure their timely delivery before the start of the school year. The new rules provide for clear deadlines for the preparation, competitive selection and printing of educational literature.
NMT-2026: when is registration, what subjects are included, and how will the test be conducted?
The national multi-subject test will remain a mandatory exam for admission to higher education institutions in Ukraine in 2026. The test will consist of four subjects, will be held on one day and will be conducted online in special examination centres.
The Council adopted draft law No. 14303 on compensation for infrastructure workers
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading and as a whole draft law No. 14303, which improves the procedure for paying one-time financial assistance to critical infrastructure workers who have suffered or died as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine.
