A-Level Ukraine Competitors

NaUKMA’s mission is to provide conditions for the self-actualization of highly educated, nationally-conscious individuals, able to think independently and to act according to the principles of Justice and Good. NaUKMA adapts the experience of the best foreign universities to the social, cultural, educational and economic needs of Ukraine. This harmonious integration of the best of Ukraine’s educational traditions with global trends has resulted in NaUKMA becoming recognized as one of the best Ukrainian universities. Like the old Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, which created an innovative model of education for a whole region and was a prominent phenomenon of its time, NaUKMA today is more than just a good university. It offers high quality education, and also outputs valuable research results, acts as cultural and spiritual centre for Ukraine’s development.

Sumy State University is located in Sumy city in the North-East of Ukraine. Its history began in 1948. Today, SumDU is a leading university in the region. The University currently serves about 12,000 students who are pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees in 55 majors and 23 fields of knowledge. About 1900 foreign students represent more than 50 countries worldwide. Sumy State University enters the ranking of the THE World University Rankings by Times Higher Education at the position of 501-600 and 1-2 position among Ukrainian universities. Sumy State University is included in Global Research University Profiles (GRUP) by ShanghaiRanking. Sumy State University enters the TOP-group (3%) of leading universities of the world and is classified as a university with high research intensity according to the international ranking of higher education institutions QS World University Rankings. According to these rankings, SumDU enters the group of leading Ukrainian universities. SumDU also ranked 101-150 among the fastest-rising young stars of the higher education world by the QS. Sumy State University enters the young universities ranking from Times Higher Education and currently, SumDU is the only representative of Ukraine in this category of ranking. According to the University Impact Rankings by Times Higher Education, Sumy State University is in TOP-300 universities worldwide by societal and economic impact, THE branch ranking marks Sumy State University in the position of 401-500 in the branch of “Business and Economics” (2nd place among Ukrainian HEIs), 501-600 in the “Engineering” branch (1st-2nd place among Ukrainian HEIs) and 1001+ in “Physical Sciences”. According to the worldwide Internet rankings, Webometrics SumDU takes 3rd place among Ukrainian universities.

Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU) is one of Ukraine’s leading classical universities, holding the highest (Level IV) accreditation. Located on the picturesque slopes of the Carpathian Mountains in the vibrant student city of Uzhhorod (Ukraine’s westernmost regional center), UzhNU is a key educational and research hub in the Carpathian region. Founded in 1945, UzhNU has quickly established itself as a center of academic excellence, shaping generations of graduates who now thrive both in Ukraine and internationally. The university is home to renowned research schools and maintains active collaborations with top universities worldwide. Today, UzhNU serves over 14,000 students, offering programs across 8 junior specialist tracks, 53 bachelor’s fields, and 101 master’s and specialist degree programs. With a strong focus on innovation, UzhNU integrates advanced foreign language training, cutting-edge IT competencies, and intensive international partnerships across all programs. Students benefit from the opportunity to study nine languages, including Ukrainian, English, German, French, Russian, Hungarian, Romanian, Slovak, and Czech. This reflects a unique commitment to the languages and cultures of neighboring countries.