On 24 August, Ukraine celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Independence Declaration. For the nation, this is an important milestone. And for each of us, it is a special day that holds its own deep personal significance.

On 12-13 August 2026, a meeting of the Rectors’ Council of the Alliance of Ukrainian Universities took place in Chernivtsi. Within two days, the rectors together with the management team discussed the Alliance’s achievements, strategic challenges facing Ukrainian higher education, and priorities for further development.

SumDU took the first place among Ukrainian institutions in the updated July 2026 edition of the international Transparent Ranking. In total, this ranking edition (compiled by the Cybermetrics Lab research group) evaluates research activity of about 17,400 universities worldwide.

The Center for International Projects “Euroeducation” in partnership with the international group of experts IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence has published results of the 20th academic rating “Top-200 Ukraine 2026”. SumDU took 4th place among higher education institutions of Ukraine.

In an interview with the well-known journalist and media expert Volodymyr SADIVNYCHYI, the SumDU rector, Vasyl KARPUSHA, outlined key priorities of the new term, spoke about challenges the university faces during the war, and shared his vision for institution development. After winning the SumDU rector election, when the university community supported Vasyl KARPUSHA with almost 82% of the votes, the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine signed an order appointing him to the position from 1 June 2026.

The results of one of the most authoritative global rankings – the QS World University Rankings 2027 – have been released. This year’s study by the British agency “Quacquarelli Symonds” covered approximately 9,000 higher education institutions worldwide.

Despite its proximity to front lines, damaged buildings, and constant security threats, SumDU is holding high positions in Ukrainian and international higher education rankings. Vasyl KARPUSHA (SumDU rector) spoke for the program “Breakfast with 1+1” about how the university manages not only to operate but also to develop amid the war.

On 25 March 2026, results of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 were published. This year’s edition contains an independent comparative analysis of success of over 18,300 educational programs chosen for study by students from more than 1,700 universities in 100 countries around the world.