Applications for the Training Programme for Academic Managers are now open!
The Training Programme for Academic Managers is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, implemented by the British Council within the joint Ministry-World Bank project Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results.
The third cycle of the Programme is open to:
- public higher education institutions in Ukraine under the governance of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine that have not participated in previous cycles of the Programme;
- public higher education institutions in Ukraine under the governance of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Youth and Sports;
- municipal and private higher education institutions in Ukraine.
The aim of the Programme is to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of Ukrainian state higher education institutions, supporting universities to operate effectively, lead institutional change, and respond to current and future challenges.
Programme Content
- Module 1. Role of Universities in the Context of Social Transformations
- Module 2. Strategic Management in Times of Uncertainty
- Module 3. Human Resources Management
- Module 4. Finances, Resources, and Projects
Programme Structure
- Four residential training modules (Tuesday-Friday, every 4 weeks)
- Team assignments between modules
- Final presentation of an Institutional Change Project at an international online conference
Training Period: from 12 October 2026 to 19 March 2027.
The international online conference will take place on 15 April 2027.
Residential training sessions will take place in:
- Kyiv (in partnership with Mariupol State University);
- Lviv (in partnership with Ukrainian Catholic University).
Programme Scope and Certification
The Programme is equivalent to 6 ECTS credits.
Successful completion of each module entitles the participant to receive a Certificate from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the British Council. Successful completion of the full Programme will result in receiving an official Professional Development Certificate in accordance with the Procedure for Professional Development of Pedagogical and Research and Teaching Staff, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 800 dated 21 August 2019.
Funding
- Participation in the Programme is free of charge.
- Travel and accommodation expenses are to be covered by the higher education institutions delegating the participants.
Team Requirements:
Each HEI team should consist of 7 core members and 2 reserve members.
Categories of participants: vice-rectors, deans & vice-deans, institute directors & deputy directors, heads of departments, heads of administrative units.
Each team may include no more than one head of an administrative unit and one academic staff member who does not hold an administrative position at the time of the selection process.
Team members must represent different structural units of the HEI.
When forming a team, it is recommended to maintain gender balance and ensure the full-time presence of team members during all residential training sessions of the Programme.
Each HEI may nominate 2–3 teams to participate in the Programme. Teams from the same institution will be assigned to different training groups.
Team Selection Criteria (maximum score – 100 points)
Criterion 1: Institutional Motivation – max. 30 points
- Motivation of the institution to participate in the Programme – max. 10 points
- Team’s expectations – max. 10 points
- Expected impact of the Programme on institutional development – max. 10 points
Criterion 2: Team Composition Quality – max. 70 points
- Compliance with team requirements – max. 20 points
- Relevant experience for participation – max. 20 points
- Individual motivation – max. 30 points
Application Process
Deadline for applications – 20 September 2026
Application form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5V9CPCX
Please note! Applications for participation in the Programme can only be submitted electronically by completing the online application form. We also provide a sample application form containing the full list of questions to help you prepare your responses before completing the online form.