International Relations Office

Internationalisation Strategy


“HOLOSIIIV INITIATIVE — 2025” DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE for 2021–2025

Priority 1. Boosting and diversifying international activities

Key tasks in the field of international cooperation:

  • Firstly, to actively use the international networks of Ukrainian embassies, as well as the resources of professors, trainees, alumni and staff of the University working abroad, in order to attract international students to NUBiP study programmes at bachelor’s and master’s levels.

  • Secondly, to intensify cooperation with foreign partner universities based on bilateral agreements, expanding areas of collaboration to more fully engage NUBiP academic staff, researchers and doctoral students in joint international research projects, scientific cooperation and participation in international calls.

  • Thirdly, to provide opportunities for independent foreign language learning for academic and administrative staff and to introduce language training placements. This priority will be implemented through several goal‑oriented blocks and corresponding actions.

  • Fourthly, to build the academic reputation and competitiveness of the University in the global education and research space and to improve NUBiP’s positions in international university rankings (QS, Academic Ranking of World Universities, etc.).

Goal 1.1. Internationalisation of the educational process

1.1.1. Intensify cooperation with international, intergovernmental and non‑governmental organisations, foundations and programmes (UN, USAID, European Commission, UNESCO, HORIZON, World Bank, IFC, etc.) and with Ukrainian embassies in order to attract additional resources to support joint international study programmes for students at partner universities. Establish the International Alumni Association of NUBiP of Ukraine.

1.1.2. Increase student mobility by improving foreign language teaching methods, forming groups for extramural study of curriculum disciplines in foreign languages, and involving students in international educational programmes implemented directly with partner universities.

1.1.3. Improve the quality of NUBiP promotional materials, including online and in mass media, and intensify their dissemination abroad.

1.1.4. Strengthen the professional and pedagogical capacity of academic staff working with international students and improve social and, in particular, housing conditions for international students enrolled in preparatory courses and in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes.

Goal 1.2. Enhancing international activities in recognition and delivery of double degrees

1.2.1. Build permanent links with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ukrainian embassies, and universities in the EU, USA, China and other countries to invite scholars, teachers and students to implement joint educational projects and to support and realise degree programmes leading to double diplomas. Increase the number of international students at the Preparatory Department for Foreigners.

1.2.2. Involve international experts from various scientific fields in licensing and accreditation of international study programmes, in evaluation of research publications and teaching materials, and in assessing the scholarly competence of NUBiP academic staff.

1.2.3. Improve the methodological framework for international cooperation in order to ensure effective interaction with foreign universities and with international, intergovernmental and non‑governmental organisations, foundations and programmes, and to achieve adaptive recognition of study content at NUBiP and partner institutions.

Goal 1.3. Increasing the number of English‑taught study programmes

1.3.1. Implement intensive foreign language training for academic staff delivering English‑taught courses across all faculties/institutes of the University; introduce a monthly (or weekly) English‑speaking day on campus; revise the number of elective credits in favour of foreign language courses.

1.3.2. Provide incentives for English‑medium teachers and organise intensive training of a staff reserve to plan international teaching and research visits abroad, taking into account language skills, teaching load and field of specialisation.

1.3.3. Develop and approve elective course programmes in Polish and Chinese at the Departments of Foreign Languages, ensure these programmes are delivered by qualified instructors, and organise summer professional language schools.

1.3.4. Develop joint master’s programmes with universities of the Visegrad Group, arrange semester‑long studies for NUBiP students at partner universities, and jointly obtain grants for research projects and for setting up international master’s programmes in agreed specialities and specialisations.

1.3.5. Organise and conduct summer and winter professional development schools at NUBiP for staff of partner universities and other educational and research institutions, with the award of appropriate certificates/diplomas.

Goal 1.4. International scientific cooperation

1.4.1. Establish partnerships with related higher education institutions abroad for cooperation in teaching, research and methodological work, for exchange of young researchers, and for expanding international collaboration in the field of intellectual property.

1.4.2. Ensure formal membership of NUBiP researchers in international professional associations and provide open access to leading international scientometric databases (Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO Publishing).

1.4.3. Cooperate with foreign and domestic universities and research institutions to improve the ranking of NUBiP scientific journals among higher education institutions.

1.4.4. Develop partnerships in the agro‑industrial and environmental sectors, life sciences, social and engineering sciences between Ukrainian and foreign institutions and organisations, including joint publication of analytical bulletins.

1.4.5. Ensure participation of NUBiP researchers in international research programmes and projects in order to use joint results on domestic and international markets for high‑tech products.

1.4.6. Organise and support participation of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in joint international projects, conferences, symposia and round tables.

1.4.7. Further expand and diversify locations and formats for international internships of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.