On June 4, 2026, Anastasiia Ilina, Lecturer at the Department of Public Administration, held an online Hospitality Day for pupils of School No. 276 of Grades I–III in the Desnianskyi District of Kyiv. The meeting was attended by six representatives of the educational institution, including four pupils of class 10-A, the class teacher, and the Deputy Director for Academic Affairs.

As part of the event, the prospective applicants took a virtual tour of the university website, during which they received information about the specifics of the admission campaign, the capabilities of the Moodle and “MIA: Education” educational platforms used at the university, as well as the disciplines in which higher education students are trained.

During the meeting, the advantages of studying at SUTE were presented, with particular emphasis on the implementation of modern educational technologies and the student-centered approach. In particular, the discussion focused on the use of case methods, work in small groups, interactive learning tools, business and role-playing games, moderation, and other practice-oriented forms of work that contribute to a deeper understanding of the material and the development of practical competencies necessary for graduates’ successful employment.

The guests also learned about the Career Development Center, through which students and graduates are provided with employment opportunities. Special attention was paid to the prospects for professional development in specialties D3 and D4, as well as to the wide range of areas for future careers.

The information about Applicant Days aroused considerable interest, as prospective pupils will have the opportunity to communicate with lecturers and students, learn more about the faculties, educational programmes, and the specific features of studying at the university.

MAY 2026

Open Guest Lecture by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Tunisia and the State of Libya

As part of the development of the educational component "State Integration Policy of Ukraine" at the Department of Public Administration, an open guest lecture was held on May 19, 2026 with the participation of the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Tunisia and the State of Libya (part-time), PhD in Economics Volodymyr Khomanets. The lecture was an important event for higher education students and scientific and pedagogical workers, as it allowed combining the theoretical study of state integration policy with practical experience in implementing Ukraine's foreign policy in the region of North Africa and the Middle East.

During the lecture, Volodymyr Khomanets covered in detail the features of the formation and development of bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Tunisia, outlined the key areas of political, economic, educational, humanitarian and interstate cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the modern challenges of international cooperation in the context of global geopolitical transformations and a full-scale war in Ukraine. The lecture revealed the strategic importance of Tunisia as one of Ukraine's important partners in the North African region. The speaker focused on the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, the development of agricultural exports, investment cooperation, educational diplomacy and cultural partnership between states. The features of the functioning of diplomatic mechanisms in modern international conditions, as well as the role of the diplomatic service in promoting the national interests of Ukraine, were separately described. The applicants were interested in the issues of developing the integration vector of Ukraine's cooperation with the countries of the Global South, strengthening international support for Ukraine, forming new formats of economic and security cooperation, as well as the prospects for expanding Ukraine's international presence in the North African region.

During the meeting, the participants had the opportunity to ask questions about the peculiarities of diplomatic activity, mechanisms for implementing Ukraine's foreign policy, the development of international partnerships, and the role of public administration in ensuring the integration processes of the state.

The department continues to hold such open lectures, as this is an important component of the training of modern specialists in the field of public management and administration, contributes to the formation of practical competencies of applicants, expanding their professional worldview, and strengthening the connection between the educational process and the practice of public administration and international diplomacy.

MARCH 2026

Hospitality Day for Pupils of Secondary School No. 276 of Desnianskyi District, Kyiv

On March 31, 2026, Anastasiia Ilina, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Administration, held a Hospitality Day via the Zoom platform for pupils of Secondary School No. 276 of Desnianskyi District, Kyiv.

During the event, prospective applicants learned about the study process at SUTE (in particular, at the Faculty of Economics, Management and Psychology and the Department of Public Management and Administration), as well as interactive teaching methods (small groups, case studies, interactive whiteboards, business games, etc.) that help students better understand theoretical material and acquire practical skills for future professional employment. A virtual tour of the university’s website gave the students an opportunity to learn more about the admission campaign, the integrated Moodle and “MIA: Osvita” systems, as well as the academic disciplines under which higher education students are trained.

The Hospitality Day was dedicated to the days of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Psychology and the Department of Public Administration. On this occasion, the importance of studying under the educational programs “Public Administration” and “Municipal Management” was presented, along with the advantages of a student-centered approach in studying departmental disciplines and a range of professions associated with specialties D3 and D4.

Considerable attention was also given to Applicant Days, during which prospective students had the opportunity to communicate with lecturers and students and to familiarize themselves with the faculties, admission requirements, and the specifics of the educational process.

A total of 16 representatives of the educational institution took part in the event, including: 9 pupils of Class 9-B and their homeroom teacher, 2 pupils of Class 10-A and their homeroom teacher, 2 teachers, and the administrator — Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs.

State University of Trade and Economics Opened its Doors to Future Leaders

The State University of Trade and Economics once again confirmed its status as one of the leading centers for the formation of the country's intellectual potential by opening its doors to future students as part of the Enrollment Day on March 28, 2026. The event became not only an information platform, but also a space for a lively dialogue between the university and young people who are on the verge of a decisive professional choice.

A special component of the event was the visit of 11th grade students of the Zguriv Lyceum, who had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the modern educational environment of the university, to feel its dynamics, scale and values. Acquaintance with the university allowed the students to see not only the infrastructure, but also to feel the atmosphere of an academic community focused on development, innovation and leadership.

During the meeting, future applicants received thorough information about the university's educational programs that meet the challenges of modern times and form the competencies of a new generation of specialists. Representatives of faculties and departments presented a wide range of specialties, emphasizing the integration of theoretical training with practical experience, active international cooperation and the introduction of digital technologies into the educational process.

Special attention was focused on the areas of training provided by the Faculty of Economics, Management and Psychology and the Department of Public Management and Administration. Pupils learned about the possibilities of professional development, internships, participation in projects and further employment in a dynamic labor market. It is such meetings that open up new horizons, form ambitious goals and inspire future achievements.

SUTE consistently shapes the educational environment as a space of opportunities, which combines academic quality, an innovative approach and a strategic vision of development, forming a generation of leaders capable of changing the country. We sincerely thank the management of Zguriv Lyceum for organizing the visit to SUTE.

Online Meeting with High School Students of Lyceum No. 124 in Kyiv: Getting to Know SUTE

On March 12, 2026, an online meeting with 11th grade students of Lyceum No. 124 in Kyiv was held, organized to familiarize future applicants with the opportunities for studying at the State University of Trade and Economics. The event took the form of an introductory lecture, during which high school students received complete and up-to-date information about one of the leading higher education institutions in Ukraine - SUTE, its modern educational programmes, areas of training, powerful material and technical base, developed infrastructure of the university campus and active student life.

Special attention during the meeting was paid to the presentation of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Psychology (FEMP), which is one of the most dynamic and innovatively oriented departments of the university. The faculty combines powerful scientific and pedagogical potential, modern educational approaches and active cooperation with representatives of business, government bodies and international partners, which creates broad opportunities for the professional development of students.

During the meeting, high school students were presented with the structure of the university, key educational opportunities for students, modern approaches to organizing the educational process, and opportunities for academic mobility. The high level of training of specialists at SUTE was especially emphasized, which ensures their competitiveness in the modern labor market and opens up broad prospects for professional realization both in Ukraine and abroad.

Holding such meetings is an important component of the career guidance work of the departments of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Psychology and contributes to a worthy presentation of the State University of Trade and Economics among future entrants, the formation of awareness of modern educational opportunities and the advantages of studying at one of the leading universities of Ukraine.

We thank the management of Lyceum No. 124 of the Podilskyi district of Kyiv for their help in organizing the meeting.

FEBRUARY 2026

Master's Education as a Foundation for the Professional Growth of Future Managers

02.03.2026, a meeting of the head of the department and guarantors of educational programmes with 3rd and 4th year students took place at the Department of Public Administration. The event was held in the format of an open dialogue, during which the participants jointly discussed the strategic role of master's education for professional growth and the challenges facing new generation managers. Special attention was paid to the relevant educational vectors that the department offers to future entrants in 2026.

Students familiarized themselves with the content of the curricula of the master's programmes "Public Administration" and "International Urban Studies". They learned about the possibilities of internships and building an individual educational trajectory. The participants of the meeting analyzed in detail the stages of the admission campaign, in particular the procedure for registering for the EVI and the requirements for professional tests.

During the meeting, students received comprehensive answers to questions about combining study with professional activities and the specifics of career growth in the fields of public administration and urban development. Such communication helped to remove most of the questions about future admission and inspired undergraduate students to continue their studies at their native alma mater in order to work together on qualitative changes in the state.

SUTE is a Strategic Partner of the Academy of Human Resources

Representatives of the State University of Trade and Economics took part in the grand opening of the Academy of Human Resources - an educational and professional platform aimed at training managerial personnel for public authorities, local governments and civil society institutions. The official opening ceremony took place on February 19, 2026.

The creation of the Academy is associated with the need to train specialists capable of working in the conditions of European integration processes and fulfilling the tasks facing the state during the post-war reconstruction period. Its activities include the development of professional competencies of managerial, administrative and academic staff, as well as strengthening the institutional capacity of territorial communities in matters of strategic planning, personnel management, digitalization of management processes and inter-sectoral interaction.

During the event, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Academy of Human Resources, the State University of Trade and Economics, and the Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Ukraine), which provides for the further development of partnership in the professional, educational, scientific and practical spheres.

The Academy's activities include the implementation of practice-oriented educational programmes involving representatives of state authorities, local governments, international organizations, and the expert community.

A separate area of ​​work will be the implementation of educational programmes for high school students aimed at familiarizing them with modern innovative educational programmes of the Academy's strategic partner - the State University of Trade and Economics.

The SUTE team sincerely congratulates the Academy of Human Resources on its official opening and wishes successful implementation of educational initiatives.

Another Meeting of Masters Took Place within the Framework of the “Graduate School”

As part of the systematic preparation of applicants for the second (master's) level of higher education for the performance and defense of qualification works, another meeting was held in the format of the “Graduate School”. The event was dedicated to the current issues of the first stage of preparation of research for master's qualification works. During the meeting, the requirements for drawing up a qualification work plan, the structure of qualification work, the features of the formation of scientific novelty and practical significance of results, evaluation criteria and typical errors that arise in the writing process were considered.

Special attention was paid to the methodological substantiation of the study, the formation of the analytical part of the work, the correct use of statistical data, analytical materials of state authorities and international institutions.

Within the framework of the “Graduate School”, special attention was paid to the formation of a culture of academic integrity, the development of skills for independent research work and the prevention of unethical practices in the performance of qualification works. The "Graduate School" contributes to improving the quality of qualification works, strengthening their practical orientation and compliance with modern requirements for the training of specialists in the field of public administration.

Work with applicants will continue in order to ensure a high level of preparation of master's theses and their effective defense.

Successful Defense of Bachelor's Theses in Specialty 281 "Public Administration"

On February 16, 2026, the Department of Public Administration held a defense of the qualification theses of applicants for the first (bachelor's) level of higher education in specialty 281 "Public Administration" of the educational programme "Public Administration". 12 part-time students were admitted to the defense, and all of them successfully presented the results of their research to the Examination Commission. According to the results of the defense, three works were rated "excellent", nine: "good", which indicates a high level of preparation of graduates and proper organization of the educational process. The topic of the qualification works covered strategically important areas of development of public administration in the conditions of the war and post-war period. The defense demonstrated not only the high level of training of bachelors, but also the relevance of the educational programme "Public Administration", which meets the modern needs of the state and society.

Among the key problems studied by bachelors:

• development of cooperation between territorial communities,
• the tools of state influence on foreign economic activity,
• public-private partnership in the restoration of agricultural logistics,
• digitalization of public administration,
• electronic document flow as a tool for increasing management efficiency,
• protection of critical infrastructure,
• use of artificial intelligence in the professionalization of public service,
• development of digital interaction between government bodies and the public.

The choice of topics demonstrates the orientation of students to real managerial challenges and needs of the state, in particular in the context of the country's recovery and transformation of the public sector. The Examination Commission paid special attention to the ability of graduates to analyze research objects from the standpoint of a systemic approach, to assess the effectiveness of reforms in the socio-economic sphere, to formulate well-founded management decisions and to defend their own position in a professional discussion.

Among the most thorough and innovative studies, the following works were noted:

Liudmyla Borovyk: “Electronic document flow as a tool for increasing the efficiency of public administration”.

Yuliia Kovalenko-Fuzik: “Artificial intelligence as a tool for professionalizing public service”.

Veronika Lutsenko: “Mechanisms for providing electronic services in public authorities in the context of the development of international cooperation”.

The results of the defense confirmed the appropriate level of formation of professional competencies in accordance with the Standards of Higher Education.

At the same time, the Examination Commission recommended strengthening the analytical and research component of future works, in particular by more clearly recording the individual contribution of the authors and specifying the practical results of the research.

We congratulate the graduates on the successful completion of an important stage of their professional development and wish them further success in the field of public administration! We sincerely invite the graduates to continue their studies in the master's degree program in the specialty D4 "Public Administration".

Viktoriya ZALIZNIUK, Doctor of Sciences in Public Administration, Prof. Head of the Department of Public Administration

On February 7, 2026, the State University of Trade and Economics hosted the Enrollment Day, which has traditionally become an important platform for communication with future applicants and their parents. Despite the difficult conditions, after the air raid warning ended, with no electricity and heating in many homes, future students found the opportunity to come to the university, talk to representatives of all faculties and departments of the university, and obtain the necessary information to make a responsible decision about their future professional path.

The Department of Public Administration presented the educational programme "Public Administration" in the format of a meaningful and practically oriented master class "Tools of Public Influence on the Formation of State Policy". However, the guests were greatly interested in the new educational programme of the Department "International Urbanism", during the presentation of which the features of the educational process and the professional prospects of future graduates were revealed in detail.

The Day of the Entrant at SUTE once again became not only an informational event, but also a space for open dialogue, which allowed future applicants to get to know the academic environment of the university, the FEMP faculty, and the department in more depth in order to consciously choose the future trajectory of professional development.

JANUARY 2026

The Educational and Scientific Programme "Public Administration" Has Been Successfully Accredited!

The State University of Trade and Economics has received a certificate of accreditation of the educational and scientific programme "Public Administration" of the third (educational and scientific) level of higher education in the specialty D4 "Public Administration", the implementation of which is provided by the Department of Public Administration.

The accreditation confirms the compliance of the educational and scientific programme with the established requirements for the training of candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, its scientific orientation, the quality of educational and research components, as well as the ability to ensure the formation of competencies necessary for the implementation of independent scientific and scientific and pedagogical activities in the field of public administration.

Obtaining the certificate confirms the high level of scientific and methodological support of the programme, the professionalism of scientific and pedagogical staff, the effective organization of educational and scientific processes at the university, as well as the orientation of the programme to the modern challenges of public administration development, digital transformation, European integration and post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.

We sincerely thank all structural units of the university, scientific and pedagogical staff, students, stakeholders, as well as the leadership of the university and the faculty for their comprehensive support, coordinated work and contribution to the successful accreditation of the educational and scientific programme!

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DECEMBER 2025

Hospitality Day for Pupils of Secondary School No. 276 of the Desnianskyi District of Kyiv

On December 22, 2025, Anastasiia Ilina, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Management and Administration, held a Hospitality Day via the Zoom platform for pupils of Secondary School No. 276 of the Desnianskyi District of Kyiv.

During the event, prospective applicants learned about the specific features of studying at SUTE, in particular at the Department of Public Administration. A number of professions associated with certain specialties, including D3 and D4, were discussed. A virtual tour of the university website gave the pupils an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the admission campaign, the integrated Moodle and “MIA: Education During Studies” systems, as well as the academic disciplines through which higher education students are trained, with an emphasis on their connection to D3 and D4.

In addition, the advantages of studying at SUTE were outlined, including interactive teaching methods (small groups, case studies, interactive whiteboards, business games, etc.), which help students gain a deeper understanding of theoretical material and acquire practical skills, as well as opportunities for graduate employment in their specialty.

Within the framework of the Hospitality Day, attention was also given to Applicant Day, during which participants had an opportunity to communicate with lecturers and students and to become familiar with the faculties and admission requirements.

The event was attended by 13 representatives of the educational institution, including: two pupils of Class 9-A (plus one mother) together with their homeroom teacher, three pupils of Class 9-B together with their homeroom teacher, three pupils of Class 10-A together with their homeroom teacher, and one administrator — the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs.

NOVEMBER 2026