On February 27, at the invitation of the online IT academy GoIteens, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, performed as a speaker at the event “Stand-Up with an Expert.”

During the meeting with prospective high school graduates, participants discussed current labor market trends and the key requirements employers have for higher education graduates. The attendees had the opportunity to learn which competencies are most in demand today, how to prepare for a successful career start, and how to choose “the one” university.

As part of her presentation, Ms. Drobyna also introduced KROK University, speaking about its academic programs, admission process, and international opportunities available to students. Special attention was given to the KROKUniFit program, which allows high school students to try themselves in the role of university students even before enrollment.

In addition, participants were invited to join the new cohort of the ArtNoConflict / “Art of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Mediation)” project within the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange program, which is scheduled to start in March 2026.

Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education and Department of International Business express their sincere gratitude to GoIteens methodologist Ms. Kateryna Dikhnych for the invitation and the opportunity to hold a meaningful meeting with prospective students.

On January 19–20, 2026, the kick-off meeting of the consortium of Erasmus+ CBHE INSPIRE project - Institutional Accreditation for Sustainable Progress, Innovation and Excellence of the Ukrainian Higher Education System towards European Integration - took place at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland).

The event brought together partners from Ukraine, Poland, Germany, and Norway, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance. During the meeting, participants laid the foundations for a shared vision of institutional accreditation, discussed the key objectives of the project, cooperation mechanisms, and the next steps for its implementation.

The INSPIRE project aims to support systemic changes in the quality assurance of higher education in Ukraine and its harmonization with European approaches and standards.

“KROK” University is sincerely proud to be a partner in this national-level project and to contribute to the development of a modern, sustainable, and innovative higher education system in Ukraine.

On November 13, 2025, KROK University signed the Magna Charta Universitatum 2020 (MCU2020) at King’s College London (London, UK).

Becoming a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum is a prestigious recognition that positions our University alongside more than 900 higher education institutions worldwide committed to:

• academic freedom
• institutional autonomy
• responsibility in advancing knowledge and serving society

Mykhailo Laptiev, Vice President of the University, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, was the signatory on behalf of KROK University. His participation underscores the strategic importance of this step for the University’s international development and strengthens KROK’s position within the global academic community.

We sincerely thank the Magna Charta Observatory for its high level of trust and for the opportunity to join the global academic network. We look forward to further fruitful cooperation and participation in international initiatives that will contribute to strengthening university values worldwide.

KROK University is proud to become part of this international initiative and to take another step in strengthening its academic mission aimed at the development of knowledge, innovation, and responsible leadership.

From December 9 to December 13, 2025, 33 representatives of KROK University took part in a study visit to the Netherlands Business Academy. The mobility was organized as part of the international academic cooperation between KROK University and the Netherlands Business Academy and supported by Erasmus+.

During the program, participants attended an intensive training focused on leadership, negotiations, and conflict resolution. In addition to the training sessions, the program included a range of academic and cultural activities, such as a visit to Delft University of Technology, a guided tour of the city of Breda, and a practical workshop on the development of cross-cultural communication skills held in Amsterdam.

Upon completion of the program, all participants received certificates confirming successful completion of the training.

We are thankful to the Netherlands Business Academy and Erasmus + for such a great possibility, and the participants for being active supporting all initiatives. To be continued…

In November, Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education took part in a series of online educational fairs, Begin Edu Fairs, organized by the international company Begin Group, which cooperates with educational institutions worldwide.

In particular, “KROK” University was represented at fairs in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania) and Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru). Representatives of the Institute had the opportunity to communicate with applicants online and present the programs offered at “KROK” University.

We sincerely thank the Ukrainian State Center for International Education for the opportunity to participate in these events and look forward to welcoming new international students to our University!

On November 13-14, the 35th Network Meeting of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program took place in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together representatives of partner organizations from across Europe. “KROK” University was represented by Andrii Lotariev, Vice-Rector for Science, and Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office. During the two-day event, participants discussed key developments within the program and shared best practices for enhancing international entrepreneurial exchanges. Among the highlights of the meeting were:

• Announcement of the preliminary results of the 14th Call, providing insights into current project performance and future priorities.
• Consortium meeting, where partners coordinated ongoing activities, reviewed progress, and planned upcoming program stages.
• Discussions on new developments in the EYE program, focusing on improving collaboration, digitalization, and support mechanisms for young entrepreneurs.

"KROK" University continues its active engagement in the EYE program, contributing to the expansion of international opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthening cooperation with partner institutions across Europe.

On November 3–7, 2025, a meeting of the UP University consortium of European universities was held at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (Ghent, Belgium). The event was attended by representatives of “KROK” University: Andrii Lotariev, Vice-Rector for Science, and Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office.

During the meeting, consortium members worked on developing competencies necessary for the implementation of joint educational programs within the alliance. The delegations also visited the Ghent City Hall, where they learned about municipal sustainability projects currently being implemented in the city.

One of the key events was the consortium’s visit to the European Commission in Brussels, where participants discovered new funding opportunities for higher educational institutions and university alliances, as well as the planned changes to the Erasmus+ program for 2028–2034.

Representatives of “KROK” University also gave a lecture titled “The current state of education in Ukraine during the full-scale war”, sharing relevant challenges and insights of the Ukrainian higher education system.