Introduction

Odesa National University I.I. Mechnikov is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Ukraine. It is named after the Nobel Prize winner and famous biologist Elie Elie Mechnikov. It is a classical higher education institution with European traditions and has trained many professionals in major fields such as natural sciences and humanities.

Overview

Student size: The school has a total of 5,067 students, of which international students account for 2%.

Teachers: There are more than 20 academicians and corresponding academicians, 18 honorary figures in science, education, and culture, 12 winners of national awards and other national awards, nearly 120 doctors of science, professors, and more than 600 scientific candidates and associate professors working in nearly 100 departments.

History and establishment time

Odessa National University I.I. Mechnikov was founded in 1865. Founded in 1939, the university was formerly known as the New Russian University in the Imperial Russian era. It is one of the important promoters of the formation of Ukraine's higher education system and the development of scientific research and cultural activities.

School Strength

Faculty: The faculty is strong, with many highly educated, highly qualified and experienced teachers, such as 120 science doctors, professors and more than 600 science candidates and associate professors. They have achieved fruitful results in teaching and scientific research and provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Teaching achievements: The school has cultivated many outstanding talents such as Nobel Prize winner Mechnikov and physicist Shechinov. Graduates play an important role in various fields in Ukraine and internationally.

International cooperation: As a member of the European University Association and the International University Association, the school actively participates in the work of international higher education organizations, conducts cooperation and exchanges with many foreign universities, holds dozens of international conferences every year, publishes a large number of academic works and articles, and continuously enhances its international influence.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional qualities and comprehensiveness in the fields of natural sciences and humanities. The school focuses on the development of students' innovative thinking and practical ability, and is committed to cultivating professionals with a high sense of responsibility and global vision for the society to adapt to the ever-changing social and economic needs.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Biology, microbiology, economics, management, information systems and technology and other majors are strong and in a leading position in Ukraine. Among them, biology-related majors cover marine biology, ichthyology and fish pathology, genetic engineering and other directions.

Key laboratories: The school has many institutes and laboratories, such as the Institute of Mathematics, the Institute of Economics and Mechanics, the Institute of Innovation and Graduate Education, the Institute of Social Sciences, etc., which provide strong support for the development of scientific research projects.

Department

The school has 10 colleges, including the College of Physics, the College of Chemistry, the College of Geology, the College of Biology, the College of Philosophy, the College of History, the College of Languages, the College of Economics and Law, the College of News and Advertising and Publishing, etc., covering a wide range of subject areas.

Ranking

2025 QS World University Rankings: 1201-1400.

2025 THE World University Rankings: 1501+.

Cost

Take the school's master's program as an example, the cost is between 68,000-78,000 RMB.

Campus

Geographic location: Located in Odessa, southern Ukraine, the city is the main tourist center, seaport and transportation hub in southwestern Ukraine. It has an important economic and cultural status and provides students with rich internship and employment opportunities as well as a colorful cultural life experience.

Campus facilities: The school has the largest and oldest scientific library in Ukraine, with a collection of 3.6 million books, covering all kinds of books from the 15th century to the present, providing rich material support for students and teachers' learning and research.