The initiative was launched by the consortium of leading Ukrainian educational institutions and organizations: Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), Ukraine Global Scholars (UGS), Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), Professional Government Association of Ukraine (PGA), SET University, Kyiv Academic University, and endorsed by the President’s Fund for Education, Science and Sports and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Global University was founded in March 2022, during the first weeks of the brutal Russian invasion. It aims to identify talented individuals, provide them with the support they need to achieve their goals, and allow them to work on real projects to rebuild Ukraine and overcome the devastating consequences of war.
In 2022-2023, the project received near applications from Ukrainians, and all applicants underwent a thorough selection process including an English test, aptitude test, motivation letter, and video-recorded interview with independent reviewers.
350+ volunteers joined the initiative, including 66 international academics and practitioners who participated in interviews for fields such as IT, data science, economics, finance, political science, communications, psychology, sociology, management, medicine, and law.
Presently, our primary objective is to facilitate the return of these individuals to Ukraine and to assist them in finding suitable opportunities within the country.
We are actively encouraging state authorities, businesses, and other entities to consider hiring our program’s participants.
What we do:
• Incubate Ukrainian talent
• Preserve and multiply human capital
• Rebuild Ukraine
How we do it:
• Identify talented students and scholars
• Create new educational and research opportunities
• Provide non-residential research fellowships
• Develop programing with international universities and research centers
• Include students and scholars in ongoing policy and consultancy projects
What we do:
• Incubate Ukrainian talent
• Preserve and multiply human capital
• Rebuild Ukraine
How we do it:
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• Identify talented students and scholars
• Create new educational and research opportunities
• Provide non-residential research fellowships
• Develop programing with international universities and research centers
• Include students and scholars in ongoing policy and consultancy projects
Reasons to become UGU partner:
* Cooperation with a trusted platform launched by leading Ukrainian educational institutions and organizations, in coordination with the Ukrainian authorities
* Contribution to rebuilding Ukraine by accepting the best students who will commit to returning home upon graduation from your educational institution, and engage in renovating Ukraine.
To become a part of our network, please fill out this form. Within 72 hours we will provide you with the details of our potential partnership and share with you a memorandum for consideration.
Reasons to employ UGU Participant:
* UGU participants are selected through a rigorous process, ensuring they possess exceptional skills and education. They bring a wealth of knowledge in various fields, from IT and data science to economics, medicine, and more. This is a trusted platform launched by leading Ukrainian educational institutions and organizations, in coordination with the Ukrainian authorities.
* Hiring UGU participants aligns with corporate social responsibility goals, demonstrating a commitment to supporting education and aiding in the rebuilding efforts of Ukraine.
* Having persevered through challenging circumstances, UGU participants have developed remarkable resilience and adaptability. These qualities are invaluable in the modern workplace, where change is constant and flexibility is key.
* UGU participants are trained to approach problems creatively and to think outside the box. Their fresh perspectives can drive innovation and help businesses stay ahead in competitive markets.
To become a part of our network, please contact us via e-mail and we’ll get to you as soon as possible.
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How did you come up with the concept for UGU?
Ukrainian government, educational institutions, and civil society organizations have jointly launched Ukrainian Global University (UGU). It is a global network that brings together the world’s best educational institutions. This non-profit initiative aims to connect Ukrainian students, fellows, scientists, and tutors with educational institutions worldwide, newly offered scholarships, fellowships, and postdoc programs for their commitment to come back to Ukraine. The platform ensures that the displaced students, scholars, and fellows are not abandoned; it also supports those who are willing to study/do research abroad in order to come back and rebuild Ukraine.
Who are you funded by?
The initiative was launched in partnership with the Office of the President of Ukraine by a consortium of leading Ukrainian educational institutions and organizations, i.e. Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), Ukraine Global Scholars (UGS), Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), Professional Government Association of Ukraine (PGA), SET University, Kyiv Academic University. The initiative is endorsed by the President’s Fund for Education, Science and Sports and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The scholarships provided by schools, colleges and universities all over the world are funded by these educational institutions and third party donors. UGU facilitates their allocation to students from Ukraine.
Why are you helping me? What are you getting from this?
We are helping you because we care about you and the future of Ukraine. Ukrainian Global University (UGU) aims to bring together the world’s best educational institutions to support Ukrainians and give them opportunities for high-quality education. The main goal of the UGU initiative is to overcome the devastating consequences of Russia’s aggressive war and jointly with the international intellectual community help you gain access to the world’s best institutions for a commitment to come back and rebuild Ukraine.
Do you charge any fees for your service?
No. The initiative does not charge any fees for participation or other services.
Do you keep helping finalists after they have been admitted to schools abroad?
After being accepted at the world’s educational institutions, you will become a member of the UGU community and leverage all its resources. We are working with governmental institutions and businesses to help you find internships and job opportunities back home.
Are finalists expected to contribute to the UGU community? If so, how?
Finalists are not required but are strongly encouraged to play an active role in the UGU community. The types of activities that you can perform are volunteering, such as supporting marketing campaigns or joining our Admissions Team and sharing your knowledge and expertise with new generations of UGU students.
Would you request any recommendation letters?
For some programs, we will ask you to list contacts of people, who would be able to provide a recommendation for your successful admittance into the program. Please think about people, who know you best and can attest to your skills in your chosen academic field.
What does the admission process look like?
1) Complete the UGU application form for particular program
2) If selected based for formal criteria, receive an information about further selection round, which may differ depending on the program
3) After passing the selection, receive a formal UGU endorsement, which will in parallel be sent to the educational institution at which you applied
4) Submit applications to UGU partner educational institutions. Please note that for some programs, when specifically mentioned, we would specifically recommend you to apply in parallel both for UGU and the educational institution in order to save time
5) If selected by the educational institution, receive full or partial scholarship support, depending on the conditions of the particular program
6) Participate in UGU pre-departure orientation
7) Become part of the UGU global alumni network
Which level of English proficiency do you require?
It may depend on the program, but normally your score on Duolingo should not be lower than 85 (TOEFL equivalent of 51-61).
Do you have an affiliation with any educational institutions abroad?
We do not have an affiliation with any educational institutions. We do, however, have partnerships established with a number of educational institutions around the globe. The number of such partnerships changes every day as we develop UGU. Our partner institutions do not guarantee admission and simply imply the willingness of schools to consider UGU applicants.
Who pays for students' education abroad?
In most cases, educational institutions that signed Memorandum of Understanding with UGU will provide generous scholarships to cover the cost of education and living expenses for Ukrainian students.
Are Ukraine Global Scholars and Ukraine Global University different organizations?
Yes, they are. Ukraine Global University was co-founded by Ukraine Global Scholars (UGS.foundation). However, UGU has its own application and admission process and does not work with high schoolers, instead helps undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students.