In Kyiv, students have complained about being required to travel to their universities in person to sit assessments and exams, despite the ongoing Russian attacks on the capital. The reports mention Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, the National Academy of Internal Affairs and the Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law.
- Students at Kyiv’s universities are complaining about the requirement to attend classes in person during exam periods, despite the Russian shelling.
- The reports mention Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, the National Academy of Internal Affairs and the Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law.
- On 27 October, a Russian air strike damaged the main buildings and halls of residence at DTEU; five students and staff members were injured.
Students are complaining about having to travel to Kyiv
According to reports circulating online, students at certain universities in the capital are being required to attend their exams in person, even though the security situation in the city remains difficult.
A particular cause for concern is the need to travel to Kyiv from other regions and to get around the capital during air raid alerts.
Similar complaints have already been received from students at the Bogomolets National Medical University. In early October, they spoke out against a return to face-to-face classes, citing the danger of shelling and transport difficulties.
What are the rules at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv?
In July, the university had planned to hold mid-term assessments and end-of-semester examinations exclusively in person. However, following a deterioration in the security situation, the administration reviewed the organisation of teaching.
In accordance with the order dated 14 October, lessons will be held predominantly online until 1 November. Individual lessons and exams may be held on campus provided that shelters of sufficient capacity are available.
Students must be notified of face-to-face classes at least three calendar days in advance.
No official documents have been found to date that would confirm widespread coercion to attend face-to-face sessions at the National Academy of Public Administration and the Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law.
Russian attacks have already caused damage to universities in the capital
Concerns over student safety have intensified following the latest attacks on Kyiv.
On the night of 27 October Russian attack damaged the teaching blocks and halls of residence at the State University of Trade and Economics. According to the university administration, five students and staff members were injured. Two of the injured were taken to hospital.
The Ministry of Education and Science has emphasised the need to seek shelter immediately when an air-raid alert is sounded.
