Founded in 1834, National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv is a leading higher educational institution of Ukraine, national attainment of education, science and culture which on the basis of its activity gained nationwide and worldwide recognition. Today the University comprises 8 Institutes, 16 Faculties, 195 Departments, Centers, Library, Museums, etc. Over 3,100 academics are engaged with the University, including: over 480 full-time and 168 part-time Professors, 1,489 full-time and 117 part-time Associate Professors. 104 courses are offered in 17 fields of study, and in 38 areas of knowledge. More than 24,000 students are doing Bachelor’s, Specialist’s, and Master’s courses. The Library holds more than 3 million volumes of books. The University’s research is an integral part of the educational process. The University has Copperative agreements with 134 Universities from 52 countries, involved in exchange programs, such as Erasmus Mundus, collaborates with DAAD, NATO, etc.
