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Bucha schools switch to an adaptive schedule from November 9: lessons shortened to 35 minutes

Science 11/09/2026, 10:41

Starting November 9, 2026, all schools in the Bucha community are switching to an adaptive schedule: lesson duration is shortened to 35 minutes. The decision was made upon the recommendation of the MES to ensure student safety while maintaining in-person learning.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Education Approves Seven New Humane Education Lessons for High Schoolers

Culture 11/06/2026, 14:54

Ukraine's Ministry of Education has approved seven new lessons for high schoolers under the "Humane Education and Volunteering" project by UAnimals and Suziria Group. All 21 sessions of the program received approval for school use.

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Record Enrollment: 172,365 Students Admitted to Ukrainian Colleges, Led by Management

Science 11/03/2026, 18:13

In 2026, 172,365 students were enrolled in Ukrainian colleges, 38,000 more than the previous year. Management became the most popular major, while nursing led budget admissions.

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Record-Breaking 2026 Admissions Campaign: Over 226,000 Applicants Enrolled in Ukrainian Universities, Demand for Engineering Jumps 40%

Science 10/20/2026, 12:52

The 2026 admissions campaign in Ukraine set records with 226,932 bachelor's enrollees, a 40% growth in state-funded electrical engineering slots, and over one million applications — a five-year high.

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Autumn break 2026: when and how many days students will rest

Politics 10/05/2026, 06:29

Learn when the autumn school break will take place in Ukraine in 2026. The rest will last for a week from October 26 to November 1, but exact dates are set by schools.

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Children's Nutrition in Ukrainian Schools: Parents Evaluate Menus and Food Quality

Politics 10/01/2026, 14:05

Ukraine summarizes interim survey results on school meal quality. Most families are satisfied, but nearly 40% dislike the menu, and 18.7% are unaware of food arrangements in shelters.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Education allows schools to shorten lessons and adjust schedules during air alarms

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:37

Ukraine's Ministry of Education has published methodological recommendations allowing schools to shorten lessons and adjust schedules during prolonged air alarms. The ministry has not established any mandatory requirement to shorten all classes.

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Lessons up to 35 minutes: Ukraine's Ministry of Education allows teachers to flexibly adjust class duration and schedules

Politics 09/22/2026, 21:07

Ukraine's Minister of Education Andrii Butenko stated that teachers may shorten lessons to 35 minutes and swap subjects in the schedule so that students absorb the material better.

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Young Ukrainian Scientists Can Apply for 190 Cabinet of Ministers Scholarships: Applications Now Open

Science 09/18/2026, 01:36

The Ministry of Education of Ukraine has opened applications for 190 Cabinet of Ministers scholarships for young scientists. Documents can be submitted in the NAUKA system until 13 October 2026.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science releases recommendations for schools: how to organize learning during regular air raids

Politics 09/16/2026, 08:28

Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science has released methodological recommendations for schools: institutions must approve learning scenarios and transition algorithms in advance, depending on the level of safety.

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“Money Follows the Teacher”: MON Expands Pilot and Extends Registration Until October

Politics 09/12/2026, 11:12

MON has expanded the “Money Follows the Teacher” pilot: new categories of educators, including teachers abroad, will join the advanced training financing mechanism. Registration has been extended until October.

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From September 15, Diia will start automatically issuing certificates for academic grants: what incoming students for 2026 need to know

Politics 08/27/2026, 00:44

From September 15, 2026, the Diia app will start automatically generating certificates for academic grants for contract students of 2026. No separate application is required — the document is created based on USDEDA data, and the MESU transfers the funds to the university within 10 days after confirmation.

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1.2 million textbooks destroyed in strikes on printing houses: Ukraine's Ministry of Education explains how schools will start the academic year and when print runs will be produced

Politics 08/26/2026, 01:30

Ukraine's Ministry of Education confirmed: due to strikes on printing houses and warehouses, more than 1.2 million textbooks worth 120–150 million hryvnia have been destroyed. By September 1, some schools will switch to electronic and PDF versions, and the new runs will be delivered by November 1, 2026.

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From August 24, Ukraine launches additional EVO and EVI sessions for doctoral (postgraduate) admissions: what to bring and where to find the schedule

Science 08/24/2026, 16:54

From August 24, 2026, Ukraine has launched additional EVO and EVI sessions for admission to doctoral (postgraduate) programs. Testing will run until August 28, and results will be published by September 4. Participation is available to those who registered for the main session but were unable to take it.

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Kindergarten teacher salaries in Ukraine may rise by 20% from January 2027: details of the Ministry of Education's plan

Politics 08/19/2026, 13:54

The Deputy Minister of Education of Ukraine has announced a 20% salary increase for kindergarten teachers starting in January 2027. The resolution has been prepared but is not yet approved. This is a continuation of the reform started in 2026.

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Ministry of Education simplifies logbook management: teachers in grades 5-9 no longer need to specify learning outcome groups for every grade

Politics 08/19/2026, 08:55

The MES has simplified logbook management for teachers in grades 5-9: they no longer need to specify learning outcome groups for every grade. The changes aim to reduce the bureaucratic burden, but the competency-based approach is preserved.

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Grants for contract students: how the MES plans to maintain student support in 2026–2027

Politics 07/29/2026, 16:12

🎓 The MES of Ukraine guarantees the preservation of grants for contract students in 2026–2027 — even if the law is not passed in time. Students already receiving support will lose nothing. 💰 Grant amount — from 17 to 25 thousand UAH, priority — for deficit specialties. #education #ukraine #grants

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Admissions 2026: Ukraine's Ministry of Education Reveals Statistics and Warns Applicants About Priority Traps

Politics 07/29/2026, 10:24

📊 Ukraine's MES published interim data for Admissions 2026: over 805k applications submitted. Top fields for NMT "straight-A" students, budget/contract strategies, and growing interest in frontline universities — all in detail 🎓🇺🇦

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