The Bachelor’s educational and professional program “Management (English)” has successfully passed the accreditation review. The National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (Ukraine) has confirmed the high quality of training of management specialists by issuing the  Accreditation Certificate on 5 years till 01.07.2030.

This achievement is the result of the comprehensive work of a whole team of like-minded people. The scientific and pedagogical staff involved in the implementation of the educational program are constantly improving their qualifications, updating the content of educational components, and introducing innovative teaching methods. Students demonstrate motivation and a desire for professional growth. Business representatives are actively involved in shaping the practical component of the program. Colleagues from other higher education institutions have made a significant contribution to the improvement of the “Management (English)” educational program by providing valuable suggestions and recommendations in reviews, during round tables dedicated to current trends in the development of management education, and other professional events. Such multilateral cooperation has ensured the creation of an educational product that fully meets the requirements of the modern labor market.

We would like to express our gratitude to the experts of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (Ukraine) for their objective assessment and constructive recommendations. The accreditation we have received is not only recognition of our achievements, but also an incentive for further improvement. Our goal remains unchanged — to provide applicants with the best opportunities for professional development and to prepare a new generation of managers who will be able to effectively

January 25, 2025, is a significant day in the history of our Alma Mater, as the Educational and Scientific Firm “KROK”  which became the basis for the creation of our University, celebrates its 36th anniversary since its founding.

We sincerely congratulate our esteemed founders – Sergii Laptiev, Yurii Hukailo, Liudmyla  Parashchenko and Taras Finikov!

Your work, wisdom, and dedication to education have become the foundation for creating a space where talents develop, ideas are born, and leaders grow. We express our sincere gratitude for your significant contribution to the establishment and development of the institution. May this significant date be an inspiration for new achievements, and may your accomplishments continue to inspire all those who seek knowledge and improvement.

Thirty-six years is only the beginning of a great journey full of bright prospects and successes!

Everything will be Ukraine!

In January 2025, “KROK” University entered the prestigious university ranking based on the number of citations of the most popular scientist profiles on Google Scholar.

This is the ninth edition of the ranking, covering more than 6,100 higher education institutions from around the world. The ranking evaluates universities by filtering data by web domain and taking into account the 310 most cited profiles of scientists. All institutions included in the list have more than 1,000 citations of their teachers. It should be noted that “KROK” University has shown significant progress. Thanks to the active research activities of its employees, the University has been able to significantly improve the level of its publications in the academic environment.

This ranking is an important component for the future development of the academic community in Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of open science through publications and the availability of information about the achievements of scientists.

“KROK” University has once again confirmed its leadership among private higher education institutions in Ukraine.

The international project Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities, which assesses the presence and influence of universities in the web space, has published its ranking for January 2025. According to its data, “KROK” University has once again confirmed its leadership among private higher education institutions in Ukraine, taking one of the leading positions in this category.

Webometrics is one of the most authoritative web rankings of educational institutions, compiled by the Spanish National Research Council. The ranking evaluates the scientific, educational, and social mission of universities through indicators of their representation in the web space.

“KROK” University demonstrated high results in key indicators such as visibility (the number of external sources that contain backlinks to the university's web pages), transparency (number of scientific citations), and quality (number of articles by researchers who are among the top 10% most cited in 27 disciplines according to SCImago calculations).

We congratulate “KROK” University community on its impressive result in the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities!

On March 25, 2025, the traditional meeting between the administration of “KROK” University and student leaders of the University and Professional College took place. This opportunity for an open meeting allows our educational institution to improve and discuss important issues: establishing and strengthening corporate interaction, improving the university environment beyond corruption, opportunities for student mobility, improving the organization of educational and scientific processes, analyzing the results of a sociological survey of students, developing and improving services for students, security issues, and much more.

The meeting took place in an interesting and trusting atmosphere. The administration was represented by: A. Kuchko, Rector,  M. Laptiev, Vice President of the University, A. Starchik, Vice President for Security, N. Litvin, N. Nakonechna, O. Samoilenko, Vice Rectors and heads of departments.

The student body was represented by the following participants: Student Councils of the University, Professional College, and dormitories, members of the student government, leaders of student projects, and concerned students. In total, more than 150 participants took part in the meeting.

The memorandum of cooperation has been signed! "KROK" University officially begins cooperation with the Central Interregional Administration of the Ministry of Justice (Kyiv).

The memorandum provides for a number of promising areas of cooperation: from joint research projects to the organization of specialized courses and internships.

The agreement opens up new opportunities for students and lecturers:

• Internships and work experience in the structures of the Ministry of Justice;
• Joint educational and scientific events;
• Lectures, trainings, and master classes from leading lawyers;
• Real cases and practical experience in law enforcement.

This memorandum opens new horizons for all participants and is another step towards creating a stronger and more integrated legal community in Ukraine!

“KROK Printables” project is an important initiative within “KROK” University and the Educational and Scientific Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (ESIICT), aimed at integrating 3D printing technologies into educational and research processes. This project opens up new horizons for students, teachers, and researchers, providing tools for the practical implementation of ideas, prototype development, and visualization of complex concepts.

The introduction of 3D printing technology through “KROK Printables” has significant potential to enrich the learning experience. Students get a unique chance to turn theoretical knowledge into different objects, which helps them understand subjects better and develop engineering thinking and creativity. From making educational models to developing individual projects, 3D printing is becoming a powerful tool for practical learning in different fields of knowledge.

For scientific and pedagogical staff, “KROK Printables” provides a platform for conducting innovative research and developing a new generation of teaching materials. The ability to quickly prototype allows you to experiment with different designs and ideas, accelerating the process of scientific research and the implementation of its results into practice.

The project is managed by Oleksandr Kurenkov and Hlib Spychak, ensuring its effective organization and alignment with the strategic goals of “KROK” University and the Institute of Information Technologies and Communications. Their activities contribute to the integration of 3D printing technologies.

On May 15, 2025, “KROK” University celebrated its 33rd birthday. The event brought together the large KROK family— lecturers, employees, friends, and partners of the educational institution—in the assembly hall. The warm, family atmosphere, sincere greetings, thanks, and awards made this day truly special.

The festive gathering was opened by the co-founder of “KROK” University, President of the University, Professor, and distinguished educator of Ukraine, Sergii Laptiev. In his speech, he congratulated the staff on the holiday, thanked them for their dedication to their work, and presented honorary awards to the recipients of the “Shana” badge.

Andrii Kuchko, Rector of the University, Professor, also gave a welcoming speech. He emphasized the importance of each member of the team in the formation and development of “KROK” University, expressed gratitude for their daily work and loyalty to the values of the institution.

This day was a wonderful opportunity to honor the best representatives of the KROK community — those who create the future of our University every day. Awards, smiles, applauses – all this created an unforgettable atmosphere of unity and inspiration.

We sincerely congratulate all KROK employees on our common holiday!

Thank you for being part of the big KROK family!

UniRank University Ranking has published its new 2025 ranking, and we are proud to announce that “KROK” University has climbed even higher—we are now in 40th place among all higher education institutions in Ukraine! And among private universities, we are in 2nd place – this is a significant result that we can be proud of.

These are not just numbers – this is recognition of our activity, our media presence, and the work of the entire team. After all, “KROK” University is about a modern approach, the ability to speak to young people in a language they understand, bold decisions, and systematic work in the information space. We are showing that a Ukrainian private university can be influential, visible, and interesting. Our websites, social networks, and information campaigns all contribute to an image that is recognized both in Ukraine and abroad.

We sincerely thank everyone who puts their energy into developing our online image every day, from our website to every post on social media.

On May 22–25, 2025, the Career Festival, one of the largest exhibitions dedicated to the professional development of young people and the search for new career opportunities, took place in Kyiv at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNH) National Complex. Among dozens of Ukrainian and international companies, educational institutions, and public organizations, the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education of “KROK” University presented the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) international mobility program.

The program provides future entrepreneurs from Ukraine with the opportunity to intern with experienced businesspeople in the European Union, gaining invaluable business experience, expanding their professional contacts, and laying the foundation for their own businesses.

During the festival, visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the conditions for participating in the program, submit an application for participation, and talk to the Project Coordinators, who have already professionally implemented more than 20 mobility programs.