The Council of the President of Ukraine's Fund for Education, Science, and Sports has approved a new initiative to invite prominent academics and educators from leading global universities to teach students in Ukraine.

This program will significantly broaden the scope of international collaboration, as foreign lecturers have previously conducted classes, but now Ukrainian institutions can invite professors from 250 top universities worldwide, including MIT, Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia University.

Foreign educators will not only deliver online lectures but also provide in-person instruction in Ukraine for a period of three to nine months.

“Engaging international lecturers in Ukrainian higher education will enhance the quality of education and ultimately help bring back students who left for abroad due to the war,” emphasized Olena Koval’ska, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Collaboration with foreign universities will also contribute to improving the rankings of Ukrainian higher education institutions in global assessments.

“This is not just about exchanging experiences – it's about trusting the potential of our education system and creating real opportunities within the country even during wartime. The battle for talent is taking place not only in Ukraine but globally. It is crucial for us to maintain a strong position in the international academic dialogue,” highlighted Olga Budnik, Advisor to the President of Ukraine.

The selection of lecturers will take place through an online electronic system where applications will be evaluated by experts. A ranking will then be created based on the evaluations according to clearly defined criteria.

The competition will be announced once the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the relevant resolution.