Detailed introduction of Ukrainian Free University Munich:

Introduction

Ukrainian Free University Munich is a private research university located in Munich, Germany. It is one of the leading institutions among European research universities and mainly provides master's and doctoral education for Ukrainian students.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: The school has about 65 academic staff and currently has nearly 300 students, mainly postgraduate students from Ukraine.

Subject areas: Subjects cover philosophy, Ukrainian studies, government and political economy.

History and establishment time

The university was founded in Vienna on January 17, 1921, and was initiated and organized by Ukrainian scholars, some of whom had taught at universities in Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the autumn of the same year, the school moved to Prague, Czechoslovakia, and received full academic recognition and financial support from the local government. After World War II, the school moved to Munich, Germany in 1945, and on September 16, 1950, it obtained a ministerial decree from the Free State of Bavaria, guaranteeing its privilege to award degrees.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: Focus on cultivating students' professional knowledge and research capabilities, with strict curriculum, requiring students to have a solid foundation in Ukrainian to ensure in-depth study and research of relevant professional knowledge. Students are assessed on a semester system. Master's programs usually include two to three semesters of course study and thesis defense.

Research Strength: As one of the leading research universities in Europe, its faculty is knowledgeable, and many of its faculty members also hold positions in other institutions in the United States, Ukraine, Canada and Europe. This provides a broad platform for the school's scientific research cooperation and exchanges, and enables the school to keep up with the international academic frontier and achieve a series of important results in the field of humanities and social sciences research related to Ukraine.

Institutional Nature

Private University.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to inheriting and promoting knowledge of Ukrainian culture, history, language, etc., cultivating students' in-depth understanding and research capabilities of Ukrainian issues, cultivating senior talents with international vision and professional qualities for Ukraine, and promoting cultural exchanges and academic cooperation between Ukraine and other countries.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Ukrainian Studies is one of the school's core disciplines, covering Ukraine's history, culture, literature, language and other aspects, and is of great significance for in-depth understanding of Ukraine's national conditions and culture. In addition, disciplines such as government and political economy, and philosophy also have a high level of teaching and research, providing students with a platform for in-depth discussion of social science issues.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but the school provides students and teachers with facilities such as libraries, computer centers, language and media centers to support teaching and scientific research activities.

Department settings

The school has three departments, namely the Department of Ukrainian Studies, the Department of Philosophy, and the Department of Government and Political Economy. The Faculty of Ukrainian Studies focuses on interdisciplinary Ukrainian studies, with culture, literature and history as the core; the Faculty of Philosophy covers humanities such as philosophy, fine arts, music, teacher training and religion; the Faculty of Government and Political Economy integrates social sciences such as politics, economics, business, sociology, psychology and law.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the school in the international comprehensive university rankings has not been found, but it has a certain reputation and influence in the fields of Ukrainian-related research and Eastern European studies.

Cost

The tuition fee is about US$1,000 per year, in addition to certain registration fees and other fees.

Campus

Campus distribution: Located in Munich, Germany, the campus address is Barerstraße 9a, 80638 München.

Campus facilities: The campus has sports facilities and a library connected to the university library. Students can use library facilities, stadiums, computer centers, language and media centers, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.