Celebrating Excellence: Our University Named International “Leader of Higher Education”

Within the framework of the XVII International Exhibition “Modern Educational Institutions-2026”, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University received several important awards.

In particular, the university was awarded:

— Grand Prix “Leader of Higher Education”;

— Diploma in the nomination “Inclusion in Action: Modern Approaches to Working with Children with Special Educational Needs”;

— Diploma for professional presentation of the best achievements and significant contribution to improving the quality of education in Ukraine.

The university’s rector, Valentyna Yakubiv, was awarded a certificate of honour for her fruitful work in modernising the educational process and strategic management, and for her significant personal contribution to the development of national education. In addition, she received a certificate for winning the competition in the thematic nomination “Inclusion in Action: Modern Approaches to Working with Children with Special Educational Needs.”

Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor, Chairman of the University’s Academic Council, Ihor Tsependa, was awarded a certificate for winning the competition in the thematic nomination “Inclusion in Action: Modern Approaches to Working with Children with Special Educational Needs.”

Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Speech Therapy and Innovative Technologies in Inclusion, Oksana Dzhus, was also awarded a certificate for winning the competition in the same thematic nomination.

These awards confirm the high level of the university’s educational programs and its significant contribution to the development of inclusive education in Ukraine.