Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University is a student-centered, research intensive and globally involved university with over 120-year history.
Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University was formed through the merger of Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University and Municipal Higher Education Institution ‘Kyiv Academy of Arts’ (01.01.2024).
Innovative education methods, long-term teaching traditions and close links with public institutions and businesses raise competitiveness of our graduates and help them contribute to the development of our society and state.
Over 9 thousand students get their education within different specialties. Our University offers 49 bachelor’s programs, 55 master’s programs, and 14 postgraduate programs. Furthermore, we provide opportunities for doctoral studies through five scientific program subject areas.Long-term educational traditions and philosophy of servant leadership ensures personal development of students and staff. Building trust relationships and promoting important social values are the basis for the corporate culture of our University.
The corporate culture of the University is based on the philosophy of servant-leadership that professes human development and building of human relationships as the most important social values. The philosophy also relies on forming a sense of responsibility as the main tool of self-development as well as building interpersonal relations on the basis of trust and support.
Mission : to serve the individual, the community, and society.
University Vision : a metropolitan university with developed corporate culture, high education and research quality standards, a space for personal self-fulfilment, with its activities aimed at responsible service to individuals, the territorial community of Kyiv, and Ukraine.
Our motto : “Striving for excellence!”
University values: Individual, Ukrainian and European сivic identity, community, freedom, trust, spirituality, responsibility, integrity, professionalism, leadership-service, diversity, time.
International cooperation
International cooperation is one of the major directions of the University’s activities. The University is actively working towards the internationalization of higher education.
The University is internationally recognized through joining the Magna Charter Universitatum, the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the European University Association (EUA). Among others, the goal of University’s international activity is to create new academic opportunities for the professional growth of academic staff and students. Our University cooperates with colleges and universities from the US, Finland, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Israel, Poland, Cyprus, Portugal, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Turkey, China etc.
As a participant of the “Erasmus +” educational exchange program, the University offers the opportunity to gain international academic experience at universities of different countries. It promotes academic mobility of all participants of the educational process, encourages participation of teaching and academic staff in international research projects in accordance with international treaties of Ukraine, as well as University’s agreements with foreign partners.
The University is actively implementing joint projects with international organizations such as the European Commission, the World Bank, Co-Serve International, as well as the British Council in Ukraine, the Alliance for the Promotion of External Testing Program (USETI), Fulbright Program in Ukraine, American Councils for International Education (Ukraine).
Participants from Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University
Iryna Mashkina
Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Information Technologies and Mathematics, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Municipal University
PhD in Technical Sciences
Kerestei Vadym
Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University; Head of the Rehabilitation Service at the Adonis Medical Group, Kyiv.
PhD in Physical Education and Sports (Physical Rehabilitation).
Nataliia Morze
Professor, Doctor in Pedagogical Sciences Professor of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Information Technology,
Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Municipal University
Oksana Lytvyn
Dean of the Faculty of Information Technologies and Mathematics, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Municipal University
PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Senior Research Fellow
Savchenko Valentyn
Head of the Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University.
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor
Viktoriia Vember
Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Information Technologies and Mathematics, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Municipal University
PhD in Pedagogics
Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
The Department is a graduating unit for the specialty I7 Therapy and Rehabilitation, specialization I7.01 Physical Therapy, at the first (Bachelor’s) and second (Master’s) levels of higher education within the field of knowledge I Health Care and Social Welfare. The Department trains approximately 130 physical therapists: about 100 students in the Bachelor’s program and 30 students in the Master’s program.
The Department is headed by Professor Valentyn Savchenko, Doctor of Medical Sciences. The academic staff includes 12 members, 8 of whom hold academic degrees. Five faculty members teach medical and biological disciplines, one teaches courses in sports rehabilitation, and six teach rehabilitation courses in physical therapy and occupational therapy. The instructors responsible for rehabilitation disciplines are highly qualified specialists and practitioners with extensive experience in providing rehabilitation services to patients with a wide range of diseases and injuries, including individuals with consequences of military actions. Most rehabilitation specialists on the faculty simultaneously work in rehabilitation clinics and centers across Kyiv.
Teaching at the Department is oriented toward developing students’ practical skills both at the University and in rehabilitation facilities in Kyiv. The educational process is organized using modern instructional technologies, methods, and pedagogical approaches, such as digital learning platforms, electronic learning environments, learning analytics, virtual and augmented reality, practice-based learning, clinical simulation, training complexes, online communication tools, dual education (integration of academic study and clinical practice), competency-based training, learning through real professional tasks, and competency-based assessment.
The Department collaborates with numerous rehabilitation institutions in Kyiv, including those providing care to individuals affected by military conflict.
To support practice-based learning, the Department has established preclinical practice laboratories.
Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science is a leading academic and research unit within the Faculty of Information Technologies and Mathematics. It provides high-quality education in the specialty “Computer Science” (F3) at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, training next-generation IT professionals capable of designing, developing, and managing complex information systems.
Graduate Profile
Our graduates are highly qualified specialists who combine the roles of system architects, engineers, and project leaders. They possess in-depth expertise in:
- Data architecture
- Information and communication networks
- Programming languages and paradigms
- Machine learning and neural networks
- Risk analysis and process optimization
- Systems engineering
The distinctive feature of our programs is the integration of advanced technical skills with strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and entrepreneurial competencies, including the development of startup projects.
In the context of accelerating digital transformation across all economic sectors, the demand for our graduates continues to grow. The Department prepares professionals who meet current challenges of the global technology market and contribute to its further development.
Department Today
Academic Staff:
- 1 Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine
- 3 Doctors of Science, Full Professors
- 15 Candidates of Sciences (PhD), Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers, and Lecturers
- Over 91% of faculty hold scientific degrees
- Leading industry practitioners are regularly involved in teaching
The Department has trained more than 2,000 graduates.
Educational Programs
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Master’s degree in Computer Science
Infrastructure and Laboratories
Teaching and research are conducted in modern specialized computer classrooms and laboratories equipped with:
- High-performance workstations
- Multimedia systems
- Advanced networking equipment and microprocessor platforms
- 3D printers and scanners
- Virtual and augmented reality devices
- Simulators of autonomous robotic systems
Key laboratories and centers:
- Laboratory of Embedded Systems and 3D Modelling (establishedin May 2015 within the international TEMPUS DESIRE project, coordinated by Prof. Nataliia Morze, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine)
- Laboratory of Computer Networks
- Centers for Modelling and Programming, Educational Technologies
In the Laboratory of Embedded Systems, students work with Arduino, Galileo, Raspberry Pi, Altium, LEGO robots, and Formula Flowcode platforms to design, build, and program embedded microprocessor systems and IoT solutions. They also gain practical experience in 3D modelling, scanning, and printing of real-world objects.
Research and Student Involvement
Student research is a priority. Students actively participate in research circles, university and national conferences, competitions, and olympiads, consistently achieving top prizes and honours.
The Department of Computer Science successfully combines rigorous academic training, cutting-edge infrastructure, and strong ties with industry and international partners to prepare competitive specialists for the global digital economy.
