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The Ostroh Academy will host a training session for public leaders and representatives of local self-government bodies
The National University of Ostroh Academy invites public administrators, representatives of local governments, community leaders, and anyone interested to participate in a free online internship as part of the short-term program “Public Administration and Strategic Development of Local Communities in the Visegrad Group Countries and Ukraine.”
October 26, 2026

Ostroh Academy Invites Students and Legal Professionals to Join the International “Shoulder to Shoulder” EU Law Discussion Series
The National University of Ostroh Academy is pleased to support “Shoulder to Shoulder / Пліч-о-пліч”, an international series of online discussions dedicated to current challenges in European Union law.
October 23, 2026

Ostroh Academy Hosted a Lecture by Askold Lozynskyi titled "Quo Vadis, America?"
On October 21, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted an online lecture by Askold Lozynskyi titled "Quo Vadis, America?".
October 21, 2026

A conference on EU leadership was held at the Ostroh Academy
On October 16, 2026, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted an international academic conference titled «The European Union: Building Leadership in a Changing World». The conference was organized as part of the Jean Monnet Module project «Studies of Principles and Values of European Politics from Pericles to Modern Times» (No. 101127113 — POLIS — ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH RSCH»). It was attended by scholars and graduate students engaged in research on European studies as well as Ukraine’s integration into the European Union.
October 16, 2026

Parliamentary dialogue: Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk visits Ostroh Academy
At the National University of Ostroh Academy, Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and Doctor of Law, met with participants to discuss the draft of a new version of the Civil Code of Ukraine and Ukraine’s civil legislation in the context of European integration, technological change, and future post-war recovery.
September 29, 2026

Digital Transformation of the University Library: Ostroh Academy Deepens International Cooperation with German Colleagues
The National University of Ostroh Academy (NUOA) continues to actively integrate into the European research and educational landscape by sharing its own best practices and implementing modern digital solutions. An international Ukrainian-German webinar was recently held, dedicated to the digital transformation of university libraries and the development of an open scientific and educational environment.
September 25, 2026

The 6th International Diplomatic Forum at Ostroh Academy
On September 24, the 6th International Diplomatic Forum titled "International Education and Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Achievements and Prospects" took place at the National University of Ostroh Academy
September 24, 2026

The “Drum Power Ukraine 2.0” Summer School has been held!
The “Drum Power Ukraine 2.0” Summer School took place at the National University of Ostroh Academy from 10 to 14 August, with financial support from the Andreas Tobias Kind Foundation (Germany).
August 17, 2026

The «Drum Power Ukraine 2.0» Summer School has kicked off!
On August 10, an innovative educational event – «The Drum Power Ukraine 2.0» Summer School – began at the National University of Ostroh Academy, with financial support from the Andreas Tobias Kind Foundation (Germany).
August 10, 2026

Ostroh Academy Successfully Completes Music Therapy Project Supporting Families Separated by War
The National University of Ostroh Academy has successfully completed an innovative project titled "Music Therapy and Systemic Support for Families Separated by War," implemented with the generous support of the Andreas Tobias Kind Stiftung mbH.
June 30, 2026

Six Weeks of International Collaboration: COIL Project Concludes at Ostroh Academy
Students of the Educational and Research Institute of Linguistics at the National University of Ostroh Academy have completed their participation in the international COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) project, which is a modern form of academic cooperation that brings together students and lecturers from different countries to jointly learn and work on research tasks in an online environment.
June 12, 2026

Ostroh Academy Honours Young Connoisseurs of Ulas Samchuk’s Literary Heritage
On June 9, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the 12th All-Ukrainian Competition for university and secondary school students, «National Consciousness in the Creative Vision of Ulas Samchuk», dedicated to the 121st anniversary of the writer’s birth.
June 09, 2026

Intercultural Dialogue and Academic Cooperation: Ostroh Academy Hosts Online Lecture Marking International Africa Day
On May 26 the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted an open online lecture to celebrate International Africa Day, which is observed annually on May 25. The event served as an important platform for intercultural dialogue, academic exchange, and deepening cooperation between Ukraine and African nations.
May 26, 2026

Military Ombudsman Olha Reshetylova Met with Students of Ostroh Academy
On April 9, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted a meeting between students of the “Political Science”, “National Security”, and “International Relations” Programmes and Olha Reshetylova, a graduate of the Academy’s “Political Science” Programme, Ukrainian human rights advocate and journalist, who served as the Presidential Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Military Personnel and Their Families in 2024-2025 and is now Ukraine’s first Military Ombudsman.
April 09, 2026

Ostroh Academy Team Wins Third Place at the 4th International FRESH AIR 2026 Hackathon
Second-year students of the “Robotics and Machine Learning” Educational Programme at the National University of Ostroh Academy, Roman Mychka and Anna Krystych, won third place at the 4th International FRESH AIR 2026 Hackathon, held in Odesa on April 2-4, 2026.
April 09, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Project “Music Therapy and Systemic Support for Families Separated by War”
From 14 April to 30 June 2026, National University of Ostroh Academy will host the implementation of a unique socio-psychological project – “Music Therapy and Systemic Support for Families Separated by War”, funded by Andreas Tobias Kind Stiftung mbH (Germany).
April 08, 2026

Ostroh Academy Students Begin Semester Studies at Universities in Europe and the United States
The National University of Ostroh Academy is actively engaged in international academic and teaching activities. Last year alone, more than 150 students, faculty members, and university staff travelled abroad on official business, participating in academic conferences, symposia, internships, training programmes, and joint research projects, and delivering lectures.
April 01, 2026

A Relay Between Generations: A Biblical Marathon Through the Pages of Ostroh Bible
In 2026, the National University of Ostroh Academy will celebrate the 445th anniversary of the publication of the Ostroh Bible. To commemorate this significant intellectual achievement, a biblical reading marathon began on March 26 at the Academic Church of St. Fedir Ostrozkyi.
March 26, 2026

Lina Kostenko is an Honorary Doctor of Ostroh Academy
On March 19, Eduard Balashov, the Rector of the National University of Ostroh Academy, Mykola Zhulynskyi, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and Larysa Ivshyna, an Academician of the Ostroh Academic Brotherhood, congratulated Lina Kostenko on her birthday. They presented her with an Honorary Doctor diploma, an academic gown, and a ring, which are traditional symbols of the highest academic title.
March 19, 2026

Ostroh Academy is in the Top Ten Ukrainian Universities in the HE Higher Education Ranking 2026
The National University of Ostroh Academy has confirmed its high standing at the national and global levels, entering the international HE Higher Education Ranking 2026. According to the assessment results, the university ranked 7th among 30 Ukrainian higher education institutions and 104th out of 507 universities worldwide.
March 18, 2026

The National Client Counselling Olympiad 2026 took place at Ostroh Academy
From March 5 to 7, 2026, the National Olympiad of Legal Clinics in Client Consulting was held at the National University of Ostroh Academy. The Olympiad is organised by the NGO Association of Legal Clinics of Ukraine in cooperation with the National University of Ostroh Academy and the Ioanykii Malynovskyi Educational and Research Institute of Law. The competition is coordinated by Mariia Tsypiashchuk, a human rights advocate, trainer, lawyer, and legal adviser for The Culture and Identity Strategic Project and the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU), with a focus on documenting and investigating war crimes against cultural heritage. Also, this year (and not for the first time), financial support for the event and for the winning team's participation in the international round of the Brown Mosten International Client Consultation Competition were provided by Kernel Holding S.A.
March 07, 2026

Ostroh Academy is Among the Best Universities in the World According to the Study Abroad Aide 2026
The National University of Ostroh Academy has once again confirmed its international competitiveness by entering the world ranking StudyAbroadAide's University Rankings 2026 (South Korea).
March 06, 2026

Ben Hodges on Ukraine’s Role in Redefining European Security at Ostroh Academy
On February 24, marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted a closed meeting with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General, Honorary Doctor of the University, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, and leading expert in international security, Ben Hodges.
February 24, 2026

An International Symposium Was Launched, during which the Eighth Issue of the "The Duchy of Ostroh in the Olden Days" Journal Was Presented
In 2026, Ukraine celebrates 450 years since the founding of the Ostroh Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy and 500 years since the birth of its founder, Prince Vasyl-Konstiantyn Ostrozkyi. On February 23, the international symposium began, coinciding with two significant dates in our history. The Centre for the Study of the Heritage of the Ostrozkyi Princes at the NaUOA is organising the event, which will run until Friday, February 27.
February 23, 2026

The Ostroh Academy has successfully implemented a certificate program—the course “Modeling and Analysis of Information Warfare Processes as a Tool for Defending Democracy in the EU and Countering Threats”
In January–February 2026, a free certificate program—the course “Modeling and Analysis of Information Warfare Processes as a Tool for Protecting Democracy in the EU and Countering Threats”—was implemented as part of the EUDemCT project, which is being carried out by the National University of Ostroh Academy with co-funding from the European Union.
February 12, 2026

ML Week — A Practical Educational Intensive Dedicated to Machine Learning and Applied Projects
From January 26 to 30, 2026, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted ML Week, a practical educational hackathon dedicated to machine learning and applied projects. The event was held at the National University of Ostroh Academy in partnership with leading technical universities in Ukraine.
January 29, 2026

Ostroh Academy Enters the Prestigious QS Europe University Ranking 2026
According to the QS Europe University Rankings 2026, the National University of Ostroh Academy has made its debut in the prestigious European university rankings, placing in the 701–900 band among higher education institutions in Europe. The university was also included in the QS Europe University Rankings – Eastern Europe 2026, ranking among the top 100 universities in Eastern Europe.
January 28, 2026

New Horizons for International Cooperation Between Ostroh Academy and the University of Bielsko-Biała
From January 19 to 23, Eduard Balashov, rector of the National University of Ostroh Academy, Doctor of Science (Psychology), Full Professor, and Oksana Mararenko, Head of the International Relations Department, paid a working visit to the University of Bielsko-Biała (Republic of Poland).
January 23, 2026

Ostroh Academy Launches Certificate Programme in Information Warfare Analysis and Modelling
On January 19, a free certificate programme entitled "Modelling and Analysis of Information Warfare Processes as a Tool for Protecting Democracy in the EU and for Countering Threats" was launched at the National University of Ostroh Academy.
January 19, 2026

National University of Ostroh Academy Wins Fundamental Research Grant from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
The National University of Ostroh Academy has been awarded a research project grant by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. This grant falls under the "Humanities and Arts" category. It is titled "Performative Practices of Reading Ukrainian Children's and Young Adult Literature: Formation of Critical Thinking and Emotional Resilience." The project will launch in 2026 and will be funded from the State Budget of Ukraine. In total, 11 works were selected from 61 submissions in the relevant field, attesting to the high scientific level of the grant proposal.
January 09, 2026