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.

SumDU hosted a special event to mark Journalist Day. It was organized in collaboration with the Sumy Regional Branch of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine and the “Pivnich Media” news agency. Participants honored memory of Sumy media workers who died defending Ukraine and expressed deep gratitude to those currently serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Based on the election results, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine issued an order appointing Vasyl KARPUSHA as rector of SumDU (as of 1 June 2026) for a five-year term.

To mark Africa Day, Kyiv hosted the forum “Ukraine-Africa: The Past, Present, and Future of Relations”. It brought together representatives of government agencies, diplomatic corps, international foundations, civil organizations, and heads of Ukrainian institutions.

On 24 April 2026, Mykola TROFYMENKO (Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine) visited SumDU. The guest familiarized himself with university’s material and technical resources, particularly its scientific infrastructure and educational environment. He visited the Center for Shared Use of Scientific Equipment, as well as the Department of Applied Hydro-Aeromechanics, where he was presented with unique research and projects by SumDU scientists.

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.

Sumy State University ranks second among Ukrainian institutions in the January 2026 edition of the international Ranking Web of Universities (Webometrics). It follows Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

On 21 January 2025, Times Higher Education (one of the most authoritative ranking agencies in higher education) announced ranking results of the world best universities in 11 fields of knowledge. Sumy State University was included in five areas of the World University Rankings by Subject 2026: