The heads of job and career centers from ten HEIs of Kyiv, Lviv and Kharkiv joined together to help today's youth in this difficult time to successfully start their careers.

From November 8 to 10, 2022, more than 2,000 registered participants, 25 hours spent online, 36 leading companies of Ukraine from various industries in the framework of workshops, HR consultations and business games had the opportunity to communicate with students, participants and present employment opportunities, internship programs, development in their companies.

More than 60 vacancies for university students and graduates were submitted. On the last day of the All-Ukrainian, inter-university career event «Time to work!», representatives of Сareer Centers presented their programs of cooperation with employers. Oleksandr Karlov, Director of Career Development Center, Chairman of Alumni Association of «KROK» University, spoke on behalf of «KROK» University. He spoke about the practical implementation of COOPERA (#COOPERA project — the integration of dual higher education in Moldova and Ukraine, in which «KROK» University plays the role of a national coordinator.

On September 26, 2022, the traditional semester online meeting of the administration with students of English-taught programs of "KROK" University took place. The meeting was organized by: Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, Iryna Kolesnyk, Head of International Business Department, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, Maryna Yevchenko, Project Manager of International Office, Coordinator of English-taught programs.

The event was attended by students of the 2nd-4th years of studies of the following majors: "Management" (English-taught program), "International Business", as well as the 2nd-year Master’s students of "International Economic Relations" major, the educational program "Export-Oriented Management.

During the meeting, the students received information about the organization of educational process in 2022-2023 academic year, and also had the opportunity to ask the administration questions that concern them.

We sincerely thank the students for their active participation in the event!

On September 23, 2022, the selection of students to participate in a week-long workshop within "Social responsibility of young entrepreneurs and sustainable development" project was conducted. The event will be held in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, with the support of the Polish-Ukrainian Youth Exchange Council.

The selection consisted of an English language test, a motivation letter and an interview with the selection committee. The selection committee included: Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, Anna Drobyna, Head of international Office, Maryna Yevchenko, Project Manager of International Office. Also at the event were present: Iryna Kolesnyk, Head of International Business Department and Alina Holtseva, Acting Director of Students Affairs Department.

Congratulations to the students of "KROK" University for successful passing of the selection!

1. Daryna Udovychenko, 4th year, majoring in "Finance, Banking and Insurance";
2. Olha Skyrto, 3rd year, majoring in "Finance, Banking and Insurance";
3. Anastasiia Shepelia, 4th year, majoring in "Law";
4. Ariana Rakhimova, 4th year, majoring in "Marketing";
5. Naila Andrushko, 3rd year, majoring in "Marketing";
6. Maria Vasylieva, 2nd year, majoring in "Management";
7. Yelyzaveta Halenzovska, 2nd year Master's student, majoring in "Entrepreneurship, Trade and Exchange Activity";
8. Viktoriia Vozrud, 2nd year Master's student, majoring in "Entrepreneurship, Trade and Exchange Activity";
9. Mariia Valkovska, 1st year Master's student, majoring in "Psychology";
10. Alisa Orlova, 2nd year, majoring in "International Business".

We wish you a successful and useful week in Poland and a worthy presentation of "KROK" University to the international community! Good luck with your projects!

On September 20, 2022, a traditional meeting of the University and College administration with the student body took place online (Teams) and offline (the assembly hall of "KROK" University).

The meeting took place in the form of a friendly dialogue, during which the student activists had the opportunity to express their opinions and their own visions, as well as directly communicate with the administration, consisting of: Rector Andriii Kuchko, First Vice-Rector Nataliia Litvin, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work (Legal Education ) Anatolii Frantsuz, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work (Corporate Governance) Nataliia Nakonechna, College Director Liudmyla Sumbaieva, Director of Educational and Scientific Institutes of information and Communication Technologies Valentyn Rach, as well as Heads of departments.

Rector Andrii Kuchko emphasized that such meetings are an important component of improving the quality of education at the University and College.

Nataliia Litvin, First Vice-Rector, spoke in more details about the organization of the educational process in the online format.

Director of Student Office Liudmyla Slepenko congratulated students with the beginning of the academic year and reminded about the benefits of using the new application Telegram assistant.

Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, provided students with the information on the international possibilities offered by “KROK” University, namely Erasmus+ ICM programs, bilateral exchanges, short-term scholarship programs. Also, Ms Anna presented the Buddy program, implemented at “KROK” University within INTERADIS/International Students Adaptation and Integration Project, and emphasized that new buddies are wanted, described the benefits of Buddy system.

Acting Director of the Department of Students Affairs Alina Holtseva announced upcoming student projects and events.

After the speeches of the representatives of the administration, students actively asked various questions, important for the student community. At the end of the meeting, Nataliia Nakonechna once again emphasized the fact that "KROK" University is a territory of honesty, openness, anti-corruption and student-centeredness.

We sincerely thank the students for the active position shown during the meeting. We hope for further fruitful cooperation and constructive dialogue in all formats!

In September 2022, a coworking zone, which was equipped within the INTERADIS/International Students Adaptation and Integration project, began operating at “KROK” University.

The room will be used for various cultural and information events, networking, as a place for communication between Ukrainian and International students. Moreover, foreign applicants may fill out the application forms here, order certificates online, and get personal consultations on admission.

Students can also use the equipment in this room to join online classes, do the assignments, projects, etc. From September 1, 2022, a free wi-fi zone is available in the room. The coworking zone is equipped with computers and a beamer. If necessary, students have the opportunity to take the laptops at the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education.

We are waiting for you in room 415!

On August 8-12, 2022, Jan van Zwieten, Rector of the Netherlands Business Academy, together with Jan Thomas van Zwieten, Manager of NLBA, visited «KROK» University.

In order to disseminate the values of mediation into Ukrainian society, prof. van Zwieten conducted an open practical training for interested persons, where participants received theoretical information about mediation, learned about the experience of the Netherlands and were able to practice the skills of mediator.

During the visit, experts from Netherlands had meetings with the teams of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, KROK Business School and discussed implementation of Master degree program «Mediation and Conflict Management», maintenance of the mediators' register and students’ certification. Jan van Zwieten reviewed training materials of the program and provided useful recommendations. The participants discussed the sustainability of the project and further initiatives in the field of mediation.

On July 26, 2022, as part of MEDIATS project «Mediation: Training and Society Transformation / MEDIATS», an online training was held to ensure the sustainability of the project.

The organizer of the training was Oliver Schmidt, MEDIATS project quality manager, Director of German consulting company Hultgren Nachhaltigkeitsberatung UG.

The team of «KROK» University as a co-coordinator and partner of the project was represented by:

• Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education;
• Halyna Bohachenko, Director of International Projects Office.

During the training, the participants discussed in detail the state of project implementation at the moment, project results, strategies for ensuring sustainability after the end of the funding period. While working in groups, the partners reflected and presented what else can be done to obtain a long-term impact. As a result of the training, the strategy for ensuring the sustainability of the results of the MEDIATS project was updated.

On July 18-22, 2022, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, and Maryna Yevchenko, Project Manager of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, visited University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić (Croatia).

During the event, opportunities for cooperation within the framework of the new Erasmus+ KA 171 competition were discussed, monitoring of KA 107 competition was carried out, and the possibility of including University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić in new applications within the Erasmus+ KA2 higher education potential development competitions was considered.

Representatives of ESIIE also met with Dmytro Okunskyi, a student of «KROK» University, who is currently on a mobility program at University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić.

We thank our Croatian partners for their strong support of Ukraine and «KROK» University in particular, we hope for further fruitful cooperation in the field of internationalization of our higher educational institutions!

Attention students of "KROK" University majoring in "Management" and "Computer Sciences"!

We invite you to participate in the selection for mobility (exchange) programs with the possibility of receiving a scholarship from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (Slovakia) for the period of the first semester of 2022-2023 academic year.

Terms of participation:

• Fill in the application form here
• Be a full-time student of "KROK" University majoring in "Management" or "Computer Sciences"
• Complete 18 years latest upon the start of the Erasmus+ mobility (September 19,2022)
• Knowledge of the English language at the B2 level or the Slovak language at the B2 level

Documents to be uploaded:

• CV
• Transcript of records
• Certificate from "KROK" University confirming student status - Certificate of language proficiency, if you do not have it, take the test here
• Scanned copy of the student card
• Scanned copy of ID card or international passport
• Photo (needed for student ID card)

Important dates:

The application form should be submitted in the period from July 25, 2022 to August 15, 2022

Selection results: August 19, 2022

Start of mobility: September 19, 2022

Detailed information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear students,

A long-time partner of "KROK" University, the University of Foggia (Italy) invites you to participate in the selection for scholarships under the mobility (exchange) program for the first semester of 2022-2023 academic year!

International Call for scholarships - is an initiative adopted within the framework of the Apulian universities’ internationalization policies, with the financial support of the Regione Puglia, and aimed at promoting actions to welcome and host students at the University of Foggia for a period of up to 4 months of any nationality, coming from Ukrainian universities and seeking international protection.

BENEFITS

Selected students will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Exemption from fees required for enrollment in single courses of the academic year 2022/2023
• ECTS after the successful completion of each course
• 4 months scholarship of 4.000,00 euro
• Free Italian language course at the University Language Centre
• Assistance from the staff of the Welcome Offices in dealing with administrative procedures and with integration into university life.

REQUIREMENTS

• To be a student of "KROK" University
• Not to be enrolled in another higher educational institution in Italy in 2022-2023.

DOCUMENTS

• Applications must be submitted using the online form
• Applicant’s CV
• A scanned copy of the Applicant’s passport (or any other identity document) in course of validity
• Сertificate enrollment to “KROK” University

The deadline is September 15, 2022!

Good luck in selection!

If you have any questions, please, contact Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.