Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Ukraine

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv History

Presently an esteemed institute of higher learning in Ukraine, the Taras Shevchenko National University was founded in 1834. The University is located in Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine.

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Programs, Courses and Schools

The University is divided into 14 faculties and 6 institutes. Apart, from the usual science and arts streams, some of the unique faculties and institutes at the University are Cybernetics, Law, Radio Physics, Journalism, Internationalism, military institute and more.

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Campus

The main University building with its administration is located at Vladimirska Street and the Humanities departments are at Shevchenko Boulevard. A few other departments are located on Glushkov Street. The University features a Library and a Botanical Garden. Student housing facilities are featured with comfortable halls of residence. Also, the University comprises of computer clubs, sports facilities, cafeterias, and dance halls.

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Notable Alumni

Mykhailo Hrushevsky (Ukrainian academician, politician, historian, and statesman), Maryna Viazovska (Ukrainian Mathematician who solved the sphere-packing problem in dimension 8), Wladimir Klitschko (Ukrainian former Heavyweight boxing world champion), Vitaly Klitschko (Ukrainian former Heavyweight boxing world champion), Antanas Merkys (last Prime Minister of independent Lithuania)