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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 189 Universities in Ukraine

Ukraine is divided into 27 regions, including 24 oblasts, one autonomous republic (the Republic of Crimea), and two cities with special status (Kyiv and Sevastopol). The majority of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Kyiv Oblast, which hosts the capital and largest city, Kyiv, as well as in the Kharkiv Oblast. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables take into account all regions that include at least one Ukrainian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Autonomous Republic of Crimea (3)  
Cherkasy Oblast (6)  
Chernihiv Oblast (3)  
Chernivtsi Oblast (2)  
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (15)  
Donetsk Oblast (4)  
Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (6)  
Kharkiv Oblast (20)  
Kherson Oblast (2)  
Khmelnytskyi Oblast (4)  
Kiev Oblast (42)  
Kirovohrad Oblast (3)  
Luhansk Oblast (4)  
Lviv Oblast (15)  
Mykolaiv Oblast (6)  
Odessa Oblast (17)  
Poltava Oblast (6)  
Rivne Oblast (3)  
Sumy Oblast (4)  
Ternopil Oblast (4)  
Vinnytsia Oblast (5)  
Volyn Oblast (2)  
Zakarpattia Oblast (2)  
Zaporizhzhia Oblast (8)  
Zhytomyr Oblast (3)  

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Overview of Ukraine Universities

Ukraine's higher education system comprises comprehensive and specialized institutions offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. The sector is dominated by public universities (88.4%), with private institutions forming a smaller segment (11.6%). Most universities emphasize research alongside teaching, covering diverse fields like engineering, natural sciences, humanities and medicine. Degrees follow the Bologna Process, ensuring international recognition.

Top 10 Ukraine Universities

1. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка) - KNUSH. Ranked #1 in Ukraine and #1065 globally. Public university in Kyiv, Kiev Oblast. Founded in 1834.
2. National Technical University of Ukraine Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (Національний технічний університет України «Київський політехнічний інститут імені Ігоря Сікорського») - NTUU KPI. Ranked #2 in Ukraine and #1298 globally. Public technical university in Kyiv, Kiev Oblast. Founded in 1898.
3. V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (Харківський національний університет імені В.Н. Каразіна) - KhNU. Ranked #3 in Ukraine and #1481 globally. Public university in Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast. Founded in 1805.
4. Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка) - IFNUL. Ranked #4 in Ukraine and #1651 globally. Public university in Lviv, Lviv Oblast. Founded in 1661.
5. Lviv Polytechnic National University (Національний університет "Львівська політехніка") - LPNU. Ranked #5 in Ukraine and #1920 globally. Public technical university in Lviv, Lviv Oblast. Founded in 1844.
6. National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Національний університет "Києво-Могилянська академія") - NaUKMA. Ranked #6 in Ukraine and #2043 globally. Public university in Kyiv, Kiev Oblast. Founded in 1615.
7. Sumy State University (Сумський державний університет) - SumDU. Ranked #7 in Ukraine and #2321 globally. Public university in Sumy, Sumy Oblast. Founded in 1993.
8. National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (Національний університет біоресурсів і природокористування України) - NUBiP. Ranked #8 in Ukraine and #2589 globally. Public specialized university in Kyiv, Kiev Oblast. Founded in 1898.
9. Ukrainian Catholic University (Український Католицький Університет) - UCU. Ranked #9 in Ukraine and #2617 globally. Private university in Lviv, Lviv Oblast. Founded in 1929.
10. Precarpathian National University (Прикарпатський національний університет імені Василя Стефаника) - PNU. Ranked #10 in Ukraine and #2658 globally. Public university in Ivano Frankivsk, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Founded in 1940.

Analysis of University Types

Ukraine hosts 189 universities, with a strong predominance of public institutions. Public universities constitute 167 institutions (88.4% of the total), while private universities account for 21 (11.6%). This distribution reflects the state's central role in higher education funding and governance.

Global Ranking and Standing

While no Ukrainian universities currently rank in the global top 200 (0%), the nation's top institutions compete in the 1000-2700 global range. None appear in the top 1,000 worldwide (0%). Ukrainian universities show regional strength, with the highest-ranked institution placed at #1065 globally.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many universities are in Ukraine?

A: Ukraine has 189 accredited higher education institutions.

Q: What is Ukraine's oldest university?

A: National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (est. 1615) is among the oldest, followed by Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (1661).

Q: Are Ukrainian degrees internationally recognized?

A: Yes, Ukraine follows the Bologna Process, making its bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees compatible with European standards.

Q: Do Ukrainian universities teach in English?

A: Many top universities offer English-taught programs, particularly in medicine, engineering and business.

Q: What percentage of universities are public vs. private?

A: 88.4% are public institutions, while 11.6% are privately operated.

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