# Education
Japan has invested over €220,000 in vocational schools in Lviv
Two vocational colleges in Lviv have received state-of-the-art training units from Japan for the manufacture of automotive wiring, as well as for the diagnosis and repair of automotive electronic systems. The total investment in the two colleges exceeded €220,000.
Ukraine is launching a centre for military AI: the Ministry of Defence has set out an ambitious goal
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced the launch of the Defense AI Centre “A1” – the first centre dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence into military technology. The project is being implemented with the support of the UK government.
Where Ukrainians are applying: the top 10 universities and entry scores for state-funded places in 2025
The 2025 admissions campaign revealed a new ranking among Ukrainian universities: Lviv leads in terms of the number of applicants, whilst Kharkiv recorded the highest average entry score for state-funded places.
A three-year bachelor’s degree from 2029 – what the new admissions model will change
In 2029, Ukrainian universities are set to admit the first cohort of students from the pilot three-year specialised upper secondary school programme. The Ministry of Education and Science is preparing specific admission criteria for these students, including a three-year bachelor’s degree programme as an option, provided they have received appropriate specialised training.
Scholarships for students to double: how much will be paid from September
From 1 September 2026, the minimum scholarship for students of higher education institutions will increase to at least 4,000 hryvnias. Students of private universities will also receive payments if they are studying under a state order.
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.
