On March 20, 2025, the National University of Ostroh Academy ranked 5th among 24 Ukrainian universities and secured the 73rd position among 422 higher education institutions worldwide in the HE Higher Education Ranking 2025.
The HE Higher Education Ranking is an international evaluation system that assesses universities based on 25 criteria and 177 key performance indicators (KPIs). These criteria include social and cultural impact, equity, diversity, and inclusion, quality of education, internationalization, student success, sustainable development and management, academic freedom, transparency, and many others.
When determining KPIs, the ranking considers indicators used by UNESCO, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the United Nations (UN) to assess the quality of higher education, access to sustainable learning, and the promotion of fairness and equality in the educational process. Furthermore, quality assurance and accreditation standards play a crucial role, with KPIs aligned with the Educational Organization Management System (EOMS), ISO 21001, and other international standards.
According to the HE Higher Education Ranking 2025, the National University of Ostroh Academy scored 7,029 points out of a possible 9,900.
The university achieved particularly high results in the following categories:
- 8th Criterion: Social and Cultural Impact of the University – 297 out of 400;
- 10th Criterion: Equity, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion – 378 out of 400;
- 12th Criterion: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 2030 Agenda – 165 out of 200;
- 13th Criterion: Labor Market Interaction – 332 out of 400;
- 16th Criterion: Lifelong Learning – 459 out of 500;
- 17th Criterion: Data Management – 255 out of 300;
- 19th Criterion: Media Activity – 244 out of 300;
- 20th Criterion: Academic Freedom – 175 out of 200;
- 21st Criterion: Support for Distance Learning – 225 out of 300;
- 22nd Criterion: Innovation and Creativity – 164 out of 200;
- 23rd Criterion: Sustainability and Management – 188 out of 200;
- 24th Criterion: Academic Transparency – 200 out of 200;
- 25th Criterion: Futuristic Concept of the University – 161 out of 200;
Such high-ranking results at both national and international levels reflect the university’s commitment to delivering high-quality education, advancing scientific research, and integrating digital technologies. Ostroh Academy actively invests in modern educational technologies, international partnerships, and student-centred learning, further reinforcing its status as a progressive and inclusive institution.
The results of the HE Higher Education Ranking 2025 can be viewed here
More details on the HE Higher Education Ranking can be found here: HE Higher Education Ranking 2025
