Open Day at the National University of Ostroh Academy
November 14, 2024
On November 14, the National University of Ostroh Academy organised an all-academic Open Day in the traditional 'All-Ukrainian Forum of the OA Future Students' format.
More than 240 applicants and their parents from all regions of Ukraine attended the event.
Eduard Balashov, the Rector of the National University of Ostroh Academy, Doctor of Science (Psychology) and Full professor, delivered the opening statements:
'I sincerely welcome you to the traditional 'All-Ukrainian Forum of the OA Future Students', a unique phenomenon in the educational landscape of Ukraine. It is the Ostroh Academy of the 16th century where the formation of the elite began, the leaders who became pioneers in establishing the Ukrainian state. Our university is unique due to its historical role and the mission it fulfilled, and also thanks to the present-day lecturers, students, and graduates who are already shaping the modern history of Ukraine. Ostroh Academy is educating a generation that fully understands the value of national traditions and heritage and boldly steps forward, bringing Ukrainian spirit, knowledge and progress to the society.'
During the event, Mariia Matviichuk, the Executive Secretary of the Admissions Committee of the National University of Ostroh Academy, Doctor of Philosophy (Law) and Associate Professor, focused on the peculiarities and innovations of the 2025 admission campaign for enrolment in various specialities/educational programmes; state, nominal and personal grants provided by the Ostroh Academy.
'The friendly academic staff and students of Ostroh Academy are eager to communicate with applicants and make every effort to make Admission 2025 successful despite the martial law and current challenges. The main objective of the Open Day is to make the applicants feel the incredibly welcoming and inspiring atmosphere of the university and to get assistance in choosing educational programmes. Ostroh Academy seamlessly combines tradition and innovation, which is why it is the best university for applicants!'
During the event, all the attendees had a chance to ask various questions about the peculiarities of studying, accommodation in dormitories, grants and other matters of student life.
Sofiia Loziuk, the Head of the Vocational Guidance Volunteer Corps of the NaUOA, introduced the participants to the structure of the institutes and the faculty and the educational and professional programmes available at each of them.
'The National University of Ostroh Academy has four educational and research institutes, one faculty and a great number of academic and professional programmes. One speciality can have one or more study programmes. It is worth mentioning that each speciality has its code, which is available on the university's official website.'
Moreover, all participants of the Open Day had a chance to talk to the directors of the Educational and Scientific Institutes of Social and Humanitarian Management, of International Relations and National Security, of Law, of Linguistics and the Dean of the Faculty of Economics. The attendees learned more about the educational programmes they were curious about.
During the day, the entrants and their parents had the opportunity to visit the Museum of the NaUOA History to deepen their knowledge about Ostroh Academy and learn about its history, prominent graduates, and main stages of development.
