'/%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=small}
Today, October 23, a meeting of the Academic Council was held at the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, chaired by Professor Igor Tsependa and with the participation of the university’s management and scientific and pedagogical staff.
Before the meeting began, those present observed a minute of silence in memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of our state.
Traditionally, the meeting began with the awarding of university employees for their professional achievements, conscientious work, and contribution to the development of education and science.
The rector of the university, Valentyna Yakubiv, together with the chairman of the Academic Council, Ihor Tsependa, presented awards from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, gratitude and awards from local governments, university management, and trade union organizations.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine thanked:
- Viktor Sluchyk;
- Volodymyr Fedorak;
- Petro Kuzenk;
- Andriy Zarichnyak;
- Volodymyr Lushchak;
- Olena Dutchak;
- Nadia Melnyk;
- Lesya Polyova.
Antonina Tomashevska received the mayor’s gratitude .
Inessa Sukhorukova was awarded the university rector’s gratitude .
Nelya Dolynko was awarded a diploma from the Department of Education and Science of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration .
University employees were also awarded with awards from the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine for their active activities, social partnership, and contribution to the development of the trade union movement.
Volodymyr Velykochy was awarded the honorary badge of the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine “For Social Partnership” .
Olga Yemets was awarded a certificate of honor from the Central Committee of the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine .
Ella Mintsis was awarded the honorary badge of the Ivano-Frankivsk regional organization of the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine “For Social Partnership” .
Joint certificates from the regional organization of the trade union and the Department of Education and Science of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration were awarded to:
- Oksana Kondur;
- Eduard Lapkovsky;
- Maria Marcinkiw;
- Ivan Plets;
- Sergey Sharyn.
During the meeting, the awarding of Doctor of Philosophy diplomas was also held. Tetyana Kornienko and Nazar Pinchuk received their diplomas. This is an important stage in their scientific development and recognition of the results of their research work.
The awards and diplomas recognized the professional activities of the employees, their dedication to the university community, and their significant contribution to the development of education, science, and social partnership.
After the ceremonial part, the members of the Academic Council proceeded to consider the agenda items.
One of the key issues on the agenda was the results of the 2026 admission campaign, the main admission trends, the competitiveness of educational programs, and factors shaping the contingent of education seekers. The report was delivered by the rector of the university, Valentyna Yakubiv.
According to the results of the admission campaign, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University demonstrated positive dynamics in a number of key indicators and strengthened its position among higher education institutions in Ukraine.
In particular, the total number of applications submitted for admission to the university and its structural divisions increased by 38.7% compared to 2025. The number of applications for bachelor’s degrees at all stages of the admission campaign increased by 37.9%, and admission to the bachelor’s educational level increased by 14.4%.
The College of the Carpathian University also demonstrated tangible results. The number of applications submitted for the educational and professional degree of a professional junior bachelor increased by 72.2%, and the number of enrolled applicants increased by 20.9%. In terms of the number of enrolled applicants on the budget, the college took third place among professional pre-higher education institutions in Ukraine. In total, 350 budget places were provided for it.
The dynamics of the university’s positions in the all-Ukrainian rankings based on the results of the admission campaign is also positive. If in 2023–2025 Carpathian University ranked eighth among the most popular higher education institutions in Ukraine by the number of applications from applicants based on complete secondary education, then in 2026 it rose to sixth place.
In terms of the number of students enrolled for bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the main stage of the admission campaign, the university ranked seventh among higher education institutions in Ukraine. The total number of students enrolled at these levels was 5,699. At all stages of the admission campaign, the university enrolled 5,879 students for bachelor’s, master’s and postgraduate studies.
The enrollment rates for the contract form of study are also high. In terms of the number of those enrolled for a bachelor’s degree contract at the main stage of the admission campaign, Carpathian University ranked fourth among higher education institutions in Ukraine. 3,301 applicants were enrolled for this form of study.
Separately, the rector noted the results of applicants with the highest scores on the national multi-subject test: in 2026, 59 applicants who received 200 points were admitted to the university.
The above indicators demonstrate the growing interest of applicants in the educational opportunities of Carpathian University and the strengthening of its positions in the national educational space. At the same time, the analysis of the results of the admission campaign allows us to identify further areas of work on increasing the attractiveness of educational programs, improving career guidance activities, and developing the university’s competitive advantages.
Another important issue considered during the Academic Council meeting was the draft of the new Development Strategy of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University. Valentyna Yakubiv presented the main provisions of the document for discussion, outlining strategic priorities, and further approval.
Updating the Development Strategy is an important stage in determining the long-term guidelines for the university’s activities, aimed at strengthening its educational and scientific potential, developing international cooperation, and strengthening competitiveness in the face of modern challenges.
