Cherkasy National University


Cherkasy National University or officially The Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy is located in Cherkasy. It is one of the leading universities of Ukraine. More than 95 years old, it has more than 6,000 students that acquire 54 specialties. Currently, its structure consists of eight institutes and two faculties. The university was named after Ukrainian Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky who was born in Cherkasy region.

History

It was founded in 1921 as the Cherkasy Institute of People's Education. In 1933, the name was changed to Cherkasy State Teacher-Training Institute. Its structure include History, Language and Literature, Physics and Mathematics and Natural Sciences departments. In 1995, the Institute was reorganized into the Bohdan Khmelnitsky State University of Cherkasy, before being granted a national university status in 2003.

Organisation and administration

These are the 8 education and research institutes and 2 faculties into which the university is divided:
Other institutes: Institute of International Education, Institute of Pre-University Training and Post-Graduate Education, Maksymovych Scientific Library, 7 research laboratories, Botanic garden.
Two campuses featuring: 5 academic buildings, the Maksymovych Scientific Library, 7 museums, 5 residence halls housing about 2,000 students on campus, 5 cafes and a dining Hall, 11 playgrounds and gyms, a stadium, a student leisure centre with a network of amateur talent groups and the university church.

Staff

At present the total teaching staff at Cherkasy National University is about 500. Among them there are 65 professors and 322 Associate Professors.

Courses and programs

A number of institutes and faculties offer 4-year Bachelor's and 1.5-year master's degree programs. The University offer 31 Bachelor's and 27 Master's degree programs, post-graduate education. The university is licensed to educate foreign students. There are 4 academic councils for the defense of PhD and Doctor of Science theses in 8 specialties.

Science

There are many scientific laboratories and centres at the university. The main of them are:
There are 15 scientific schools, 5 of which are internationally recognized:
Prof. Andrii Gusak and prof. Boris Minaev are among the best 100 scientists of Ukraine according to Scopus.
Cherkasy National University publishes the scientific periodical journal Cherkasy University Bulletin. The journal is issued in the following series: Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Economic Sciences, Historical Sciences, Pedagogical Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences: Physics, Philological Sciences, Philosophy.

Ranking

According to Scopus, Cherkasy National University rates 15 among 128 universities of Ukraine. It has the highest research paper output than any other university in Cherkasy region.
According to Webometrics, the university rates 21 among universities of Ukraine.

International cooperation

More than 100 foreign higher educational establishments and scientific institutions confirmed long-term agreements on international cooperation.
Cherkasy National University joined the Eurasian Association of Universities and the Black Sea Universities Network.

Notable alumni