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Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

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Overview

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. Founded in 1834, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNUSH) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. KNUSH provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 192-year-old Ukrainian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 10-19%. This places it among an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. KNUSH also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Control Typepublic

Entity

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка
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Name (English)
Acronym KNUSH
Founded 1834
Motto Utilitas honor et gloria
Utility Honor and Glory
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Location

Address st. Volodymyrska, 64/13
Kyiv
01601 Kyiv Oblast
Ukraine
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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Phone Number (44) 239 3333
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Fax Number (44) 239 3388
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

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Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's academic range and degree level offering.



Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
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A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.



Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv has more than 1100 international students.


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Size and Profile

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Size and Profile


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Control Type Control Type

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Entity Type Entity Type

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Київський національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Facilities


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Library University Library

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Housing University Housing

Yes


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Chemistry
  • Faculty of Cybernetics
  • Faculty of Geography
  • Faculty of Geology
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of History
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Physics
  • Faculty of Radiophysics
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • Faculty of Sociology
  • Preparation Faculty
  • Institute of Biology
  • Institute of Philology
  • Institute of Journalism
  • Institute of International Relations
  • Military Institute

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Memberships and Affiliations

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)


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