Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University is renowned for its contribution to Pedagogical Science
Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University (LTSNU) is one of the oldest institutes of higher education in Ukraine, and is today one of the best in the country. Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University is a large scientific and educational complex that includes the Institute of Culture and Arts, the Institute of Economics and Business and the Institute of Continuing Education. Faculties at the university include Natural Science and Geography, Ukrainian Philosophy, Physical Training, Preparatory Education, Pedagogy, History and Foreign Languages. Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University has been rated as the best university in Ukraine for its exceptional contribution to the development and growth of Ukrainian Pedagogical Science. The university also hosts the Confucius Institute, a non-profit organization committed to development and promotion of Chinese culture, language, business and studies. It supports and organizes a wide range of activities and serves as a meeting and information platform for everyone interested in the Chinese language and China on a regional level. Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University boasts of many resources and facilities such as seven educational buildings, a sports center, five on-campus hostels, a park museum, workshops, a bio-camp, an astronomical observatory, and botanical gardens. The university also has museums of geology, zoology, archaeology and anatomy. The university library stocks thousands of books, and the information centre provides access to computers with internet connection. Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University has a publishing centre that is licensed by Ukraine’s Higher Academy of Education. The centre publishes methodological and scientific journals in philosophy, history, biology sciences and pedagogy.
LTSNU students can choose between Ukrainian, Russian or English as a language of teaching
Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree programs on a part-time or full-time basis. Areas of postgraduate specialization include sociology, art and culture, biology, mathematics, physics, geography, business, economics, ecology, psychology, sports and physical education. Students may choose Russian, English or Ukrainian as a language of teaching. Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University is a member of EUA (European University Association). According to studdex.com, the educational approach at Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University is based on the European principles of equity and democracy, as well as on Ukrainian pedagogy and the best traditions of the world. The university provides cultural exchange and study abroad programs with foreign institutions in countries such as Belarus, Sweden, Poland, Nigeria and Japan. Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University is committed to helping and supporting international students at the university. The Center for International Cooperation often holds gatherings with international students to help them deal with any difficulties and answer any questions they have. The university contributes greatly to a wide range of extracurricular activities. Student Parliament is active in student service. It helps students engage their leadership qualities in influencing the scientific, sport and civil life at the university. The university also has a Center of Culture and Leisure named Yula, where students can participate in creative work. At the center, students can join or watch folk dance troupes, pop dance groups, vocal choirs or show groups. Other leisure time facilities at the university include modern gyms, sports, pools and stadiums.