About us

About us

The Alliance of Ukrainian Universities was founded in the spring of 2023 in response to the challenges faced by the Ukrainian state and society after Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. The Alliance currently includes Dnipro University of Technology, Kyiv School of Economics, National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Sumy State University, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, and Ukrainian Catholic University. On February 13, 2026, after a period of participation as associated partners, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University and Alfred Nobel University joined the Alliance of Ukrainian Universities as full members.

During the ongoing war, our universities demonstrated remarkable resilience and unwavering solidarity. They have actively supported their students and faculty, ensuring continued education and well-being in the face of adversity. The Alliance recognizes that a strong and prosperous Ukraine requires a focus on several key areas:

  1. Developing Human Capital: Fostering a skilled and educated workforce is crucial for national reconstruction and sustainable growth.
  2. Preserving Ukrainian Culture: Upholding and promoting Ukrainian heritage is essential for national identity and societal cohesion.
  3. Building Strong Social Ties: Fostering positive connections between citizens is vital for a stable and thriving society.

Universities embrace their pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of their citizens, promoting national unity, and driving societal development. Through collaboration and the combined expertise of its member institutions, the Alliance aims to empower universities to serve as the cornerstones in rebuilding and securing a bright future for Ukraine.

Our mission

Our mission is to develop and rethink higher education and research in Ukraine to rebuild and develop the country through collaboration with local communities. We aim to play a vital role in rebuilding and modernizing the nation, fostering collaboration with communities, society at large – including the military, veterans, and volunteers – to ensure the effective development and preservation of the Ukrainian nation and state. We champion horizontal connections and cooperation between academic communities, promoting cross-institutional and interdisciplinary collaboration as a key driver for Ukraine’s reconstruction and modernization.

Our principles

  1. Collaboration and openness
  2. Human centeredness
  3. Quality
  4. Effective management
  5. Responsibility
  6. Fair contribution
  7. Ethics
  8. Ensuring academic excellence
  9. Social responsibility
  10. Ukrainian territorial and intellectual sovereignty

Management Team

Andrii

Sidliarenko

Advisor to the Rector on Student Development and Alumni Relations at the Kyiv School of Economics

Dmytro

Sherengovsky

Vice-Rector for Outreach and Social Engagement at the Ukrainian Catholic University

Serhii

Fedoriachenko

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Educational Work, and Strategic Development at Dnipro University of Technology

Ksenia

Smyrnova

Vice-Rector for International cooperation at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Andriy

Podlevskyi

Vice-Rector for Scientific, Pedagogical Work, Development, and Communications at the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering

Ivan

Kozii

Chair of the Alliance's Steering Committee 2025-2026, Vice-Rector for Scientific, Pedagogical Work at the Sumy State University

Viktoriia

Sokolova

Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation at Alfred Nobel University

Iryna

Osovska

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, International and Humanitarian Activities at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University

Executive team

Ivan

Kozii

Chair of the Alliance's Executive Team, Vice-Rector for Scientific, Pedagogical Work at the Sumy State University

Єлизавета Щепетильникова

Liz

Shchepetylnykova

Head of the Development and Donor Relations Sector

Mykhailo

Stakh

Communications Manager of the Alliance of Ukrainian Universities

Kateryna

Shuvarska

Project Coordinator for "Strengthening Community Capacity for Recovery through Piloting Their Interaction with Universities," Executive Director of the Lviv Regulatory Hub

Юрій Дяченко

Yurii

Diachenko

Project Manager of the Alliance of Ukrainian Universities