Cherkasy National University
Черкаський національний університет імені Богдана Хмельницького | |
Motto | Cherishing the traditions, Shaping the present, Advancing into the future[1] |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1921 |
Rector | Olexandr Cherevko |
Administrative staff | 1,100 |
Students | 6,000 |
Location | Cherkasy , Ukraine |
Campus | urban |
Website | www.cdu.edu.ua/ |
University rankings | |
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Regional – Overall | |
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[2] | 241-250 (2022) |
Cherkasy National University or officially The Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy is located in Cherkasy (Central Ukraine). It is one of the leading universities of Ukraine. More than 95 years old, it has more than 6,000 students that acquire 54 specialties (Philology, Pedagogical and Social Sciences, Arts, Economics, IT-technologies, Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences). Currently, its structure consists of eight institutes and two faculties (academic departments). The university was named after Ukrainian Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky who was born in Cherkasy region.
History
It was founded in 1921 as the Cherkasy Institute of People's Education. In 1933, the name was changed to Cherkasy State Teacher-Training Institute. Its structure include History, Language and Literature, Physics and Mathematics and Natural Sciences departments. In 1995, the Institute was reorganized into the Bohdan Khmelnitsky State University of Cherkasy, before being granted a national university status in 2003 (Decree of the President of Ukraine dated 21.08.2003, No. 871/2003).[3]
Organisation and administration
These are the 8 education and research institutes and 2 faculties into which the university is divided:
- Institutes: Economics and Law; Foreign Languages; History and Philosophy; Pedagogical Education; Social Work and Art; Ukrainian Philology and Social Communications; Physics, Mathematics, and Computing and Information Systems; Natural and Agrarian Sciences; Physical Education, Sports, and Health.
- Faculties: Computer Science, Intelligent and Control Systems; Psychology.
Other institutes: Institute of International Education, Institute of Pre-University Training and Post-Graduate Education, Maksymovych Scientific Library, 7 research laboratories, Botanic garden.
Two campuses featuring: 5 academic buildings, the Maksymovych Scientific Library, 7 museums, 5 residence halls housing about 2,000 students on campus, 5 cafes and a dining Hall, 11 playgrounds and gyms, a stadium, a student leisure centre with a network of amateur talent groups and the university church.[1]
Staff
At present the total teaching staff at Cherkasy National University is about 500. Among them there are 65 professors and 322 Associate Professors.[4]
Courses and programs
A number of institutes and faculties offer 4-year Bachelor's and 1.5-year master's degree programs. The University offer 31 Bachelor's and 27 Master's degree programs, post-graduate education. The university is licensed to educate foreign students. There are 4 academic councils for the defense of PhD and Doctor of Science theses in 8 specialties.[4]
Science
There are many scientific laboratories and centres at the university. The main of them are:
- Scientific-and-Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Functional Materials,
- Mykhailo Bosyi Scientific-and-Research Institute of Physiology,
- Scientific-and-Research Institute of Peasantry.
There are 15 scientific schools, 5 of which are internationally recognized:
- Solid State Physics and Nanotechnologies – led by prof. Andrii Gusak;
- Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Electronics – led by prof. Boris Minaev;
- Onomasiology — led by prof. Olena Selivanova;
- Cognitive Linguistics — led by prof. Svetlana Zhabotynska;
- Physiology of Neurodynamic Functions of the Brain – led by prof. Volodymyr Lyzogub.[1]
Prof. Andrii Gusak and prof. Boris Minaev are among the best 100 scientists of Ukraine according to Scopus.[relevant?]
Cherkasy National University publishes the scientific periodical journal Cherkasy University Bulletin. The journal is issued in the following series: Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Economic Sciences, Historical Sciences, Pedagogical Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences: Physics, Philological Sciences, Philosophy.[5]
Ranking
According to Scopus (2018), Cherkasy National University rates 15 among 128 universities of Ukraine. It has the highest research paper output than any other university in Cherkasy region.[6]
According to Webometrics (2017), the university rates 21 among universities of Ukraine.[7]
International cooperation
More than 100 foreign higher educational establishments and scientific institutions confirmed long-term agreements on international cooperation.
Cherkasy National University joined the Eurasian Association of Universities and the Black Sea Universities Network.[1]
Notable alumni
- Andrei Khimich (b. 1937) – Olympic Champion (1964);
- Aleksandr Motuzenko (b. 1967) – famous Ukrainian sprint canoer;
- Paralympic Champions – Anton Skachkov (2004), Grygorii Vovchynskyi (2014)
References
- ^ a b c d "The Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy". The Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy.
- ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Cherkasy National University". Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine.
- ^ a b "Звіт ректора ЧНУ Черевка О.В. за 2016 рік" (in Ukrainian). Rector Olexandr Cherevko report for 2016. - Official website of CHNU. 2016-12-30.
- ^ "Cherkasy University Bulletin" (in Ukrainian). Official website of CHNU. 2017-02-05.
- ^ "Рейтинг університетів за показниками Scopus 2018 року" (in Ukrainian). Osvita.ua. 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Ranking Web of Universities - Ukraine". Webometrics. 2017-01-30.
External links
- Official website
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