State institution “South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky” (Ushynsky University)

SouthUkrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky wasestablished as A Pedagogical Institute at Richelieu Lyceum in Odesa on 2 May,1817. Since that time, its name has been changed several times (Teacher’sInstitute, Institute of Public Education, Odesa State Pedagogical Institutenamed after K. D. Ushynsky, South Ukrainian State Pedagogical University namedafter K. D. Ushynsky, South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University namedafter K. D. Ushynsky); it has been liquidated and re-established.

SouthUkrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky is amember of International Association of Universities, East European Associationof Universities, Association of European Universities, InternationalAssociation of Pedagogical Universities of Central and Eastern Europe, SwedishNational Scientific Association, AGEC – “European Association of ChoralCommunities for Public Activity”, European Council’s Higher Education and ResearchCommittee (Strasburg), Norwegian-Ukrainian University Alliance, a well-knownEuropean organization “Observatory of the Magna Charta”. The universitycollaborates with more than 100 Ukrainian educational institutions and numerousuniversities in Europe, Asia and America. At present, there are 12academicians, almost 70 Doctors of Sciences, professors; 18 lecturers-educatorshold the titles of Honorary Workers of Science, Education, Arts and Sports;they are laureates of state prizes. A great number of scientists have receivedinternational awards; they are members of various national and internationalacademies, communities and associations.

The University isproud of its sports achievements: 25 Olympic champions, more than 50 championsand winners of European and World Championships, 29 Honoured Coaches andMasters of Sports of USSR, Ukraine, etc.

According to thenational ranking of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, theuniversity has been among 34 leading pedagogical, humanitarian and sportinguniversities of Ukraine for more than 10 years. It has been appreciated for itsresearch work, implementation of information technologies, professionalorientation; received prestigious awards and medals.