Meet our consortium

Dragomanov Ukrainian State University (DUSU)

Dragomanov Ukrainian State University (DUSU), founded in 1834, is one of the classical universities of Ukraine, holding the highest (fourth) level of accreditation and recognized as one of the leading higher education institutions in the country. Today, the University comprises 13 faculties and serves nearly 9,000 students, supported by approximately 1200 academic staff members. Its academic community includes 16 academicians and corresponding members of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 79 Doctors of Sciences (full professors), and over 400 PhD holders (associate professors). Dragomanov Ukrainian State University offers a wide range of educational programmes spanning Educational Sciences and Pedagogy, Psychology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Economics and Management, Business and Public Administration, Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Informatics, History, Design and Choreography, as well as Sports and Physical Education, and Music Arts. The University delivers Bachelor’s and Master’s educational programmes through full-time, part-time (evening), extramural, and distance learning formats. It also provides advanced doctoral education, including PhD programmes. The awarding of academic degrees is supported by 21 specialized academic councils for thesis defense. DUSU maintains active international cooperation with around 100 universities across Europe and is a member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities. One of the University’s strategic priorities is full integration into the European Higher Education Area, aligning its institutional development, educational programmes, and research activities with European standards, and actively participating in EU-funded education and research initiatives. The University acts as both a coordinator and a partner in Erasmus+, Interreg EU, EU4Youth, and other international programmes.

Mendel University in Brno

The Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies at Mendel University in Brno is a modern, internationally oriented faculty established in 2008 to address the growing importance of regional development and global interconnectedness. It brings together economics, political science, sociology, environmental studies, and sustainability to help students understand how regions function and how they can be developed responsibly and effectively. The faculty emphasizes international cooperation, practical experience, and a multidisciplinary approach, preparing graduates to work in public administration, NGOs, international organizations, and development projects.

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a young public Spanish university that stands out for its teaching, research, innovation and vibrant campus life. It boasts a high graduate employability rate of 90.6%. It consistently ranks among the world’s top institutions according to the QS World University Rankings and is recognised as a global leader for employability in the Global University Employability Ranking. Consequently, UC3M is a premier destination for international students pursuing their graduate and undergraduate studies.The university maintains nearly 800 agreements with institutions across 60 countries, including some of the highest-ranked universities in the world according to the Shanghai Ranking. Furthermore, UC3M is deeply committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), placing it among the top universities for social impact in the THE Impact Rankings.

The Association of Sustainable Development Experts (ASDE)

The Association of Sustainable Development Experts (ASDE) is an international professional community that brings together experts, businesses, financial institutions, universities, and international organizations to advance sustainable development in Ukraine. The Association focuses on promoting ESG integration in business practices, developing sustainable finance, supporting the green transformation of the economy, and strengthening professional expertise in sustainability. ASDE implements educational programs, research initiatives, and international partnership projects, and organizes professional forums, trainings, and analytical studies aimed at fostering collaboration between business, government, academia, and international partners. Through its activities, the Association contributes to building a strong ecosystem of knowledge, partnerships, and practical solutions that support the sustainable development of Ukraine’s economy and society.

Uzhhorod National University

Uzhhorod National University is one of the classical universities of Ukraine with the highest, fourth level of accreditation and one of the leading higher education institutions in the Carpathian region. Founded in 1945 in the student city of Uzhhorod on the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, the university has gained a strong reputation in the scientific community and has become an alma mater for generations of graduates who work successfully both in Ukraine and abroad. Today, UzhNU includes 19 faculties, 2 educational and research institutes, 112 departments, a college, numerous research centers and laboratories, a scientific library, a botanical garden and museums; the university educates more than 16,000 students and employs over 1,500 academic staff. The university actively develops international cooperation with more than 120 partner universities worldwide and is a member of several major international academic networks. UzhNU is represented in global rankings such as Times Higher Education, QS, Webometrics, U-Multirank and GreenMetric, and since 2024 has been a member of global initiatives including the University Global Coalition (UGC), the Baltic University Programme (BUP) and the Alliance for Internationalization and Collaboration in Higher Education (ALINCO). The university offers a wide range of study programmes at the Junior Bachelor, Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, promoting interdisciplinarity as well as the development of internationalization, digitalization, and green and inclusive education.

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav is a public multidisciplinary higher education institution with strong academic traditions rooted in the historical and cultural heritage of the Pereiaslav region. The university combines classical pedagogical foundations with modern educational, research and societal missions, playing an important role in teacher education and human capital development in Ukraine. It provides education at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels across a broad disciplinary spectrum, offering 43 Bachelor’s, 29 Master’s and 12 PhD study programmes. The university is structured into eight faculties delivering programmes in education and teacher training, psychology, social work, management and public administration, economics, philology, history and cultural heritage, computer science and digital technologies, as well as physical education and health sciences. HSUP educates over 6,000 students and employs more than 500 academic and administrative staff members. The university hosts 12 recognised scientific schools, publishes 10 peer-reviewed scientific collections and has successfully implemented more than 30 national and international projects. Internationalisation is a strategic priority, with cooperation involving more than 50 international partners and extensive experience in Erasmus+ actions, academic mobility and institutional capacity-building projects. The university actively promotes inclusive education, digital transformation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to high-quality education, social inclusion, community engagement and environmental sustainability.

The National University of Ostroh Academy

The National University of Ostroh Academy is the successor to the first higher education institution of the East Slavic peoples—the Ostroh Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy, founded in 1576 by Prince Vasyl-Kostyantyn Ostrogski with significant support from Princess Halshka Ostrogska. The academy’s educational model was based on the study of the seven liberal arts—grammar, rhetoric, dialectics, arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy—as well as higher sciences such as philosophy, theology and medicine, while students mastered five languages: Slavic, Polish, Ancient Hebrew, Greek and Latin. The institution was unique in combining Byzantine and Western European cultural traditions, contributing to the intellectual renaissance of Ukrainian society. Although the academy ceased to exist in 1636, its educational model later influenced higher education development in Kyiv. The revival of the Ostroh Academy in independent Ukraine began in 1994 following a decree of the President of Ukraine; in 2000 it received the status of a national university and in 2009 it was granted the status of an autonomous research higher education institution. Today the university structure includes several educational and research institutes, including those of Social and Humanitarian Management, Law named after Ionikiy Malynovskyi, Linguistics, International Relations and National Security, Information Technology and Business, as well as a Distance Learning Center. The university educates around 3,300 students and offers 68 study programmes: 32 at the bachelor’s level, 25 at the master’s level and 11 doctoral programmes. In 2025 the university successfully passed institutional accreditation by the Estonian agency HAKA within the framework of the project “Improving the Quality of Higher Education in Ukraine,” funded by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV). The university is represented in several international rankings, including the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, UI GreenMetric World University Ranking, Clarivate Analytics RUR, QS Europe University Rankings and the HE Higher Education Ranking.

The University of the National Education Commission, Krakow (UKEN)

The University of the National Education Commission, Krakow (UKEN) is the oldest pedagogical university in Poland. The university brings together scholars from a wide range of scientific fields and disciplines, with particular emphasis on educational, methodological and environmental research. Its mission is carried out by a highly qualified academic staff who apply modern teaching methods and up-to-date educational content while conducting research that explores new areas of academic development, disseminates knowledge and contributes to the intellectual and personal development of graduates in line with the highest European standards. The university provides students with access to the latest achievements in the humanities, social sciences, education, natural sciences, technical disciplines and the arts. Currently, UKEN employs around 1,000 academic staff members and educates approximately 16,000 students. The university offers a wide range of first-cycle (Bachelor’s), second-cycle (Master’s) and third-cycle (PhD) programmes as well as postgraduate studies. Education is delivered within six faculties — Humanities, Social Sciences, Exact and Natural Sciences, Education and Psychology, and Arts — offering more than 200 specialisations across 46 fields of study. UKEN has extensive experience as both a partner and coordinator of research and development projects at regional, national and international levels. The university supports the development of individual disciplines while promoting innovative interdisciplinary research, often carried out in cooperation with international partners. UKEN continuously expands collaboration with foreign research centres and promotes innovative research within international teams, including studies on globalisation processes, sustainable development, and the organisation and management of education. The university conducts research projects funded by the National Science Centre, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, as well as statutory research funding, and participates in projects financed by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism, the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism and the International Visegrad Fund. In addition, UKEN has extensive experience in implementing projects co-financed by European Union funds. Within the Erasmus+ programme, the university has participated for many years in KA1, KA2 and KA3 projects, supporting the institution’s internationalisation strategy. UKEN is also a founding member of the Net(t)work for Education and Teacher Training (NETT), an informal network established within the framework of the European Union’s Erasmus programme.