The Kyiv School of Economics has held its annual Board of Directors meeting, the body responsible for assessing the institution\u2019s progress toward its strategic goals. This governance model has been in place at KSE for 30 years, ensuring systematic evaluation of annual performance and regular updates to long-term priorities.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, the Board reviewed KSE\u2019s financial and operational results for 2025, assessed progress against strategic goals, and set priorities for 2026\u20132029.<\/p>\n
KSE President, Tymofii Mylovanov, presented a comprehensive overview of the performance across the educational ecosystem in 2025 \u2013 one of the most successful years in KSE\u2019s three-decade history.<\/p>\n
\u201c<\/i>This year, KSE welcomed applicants with some of the highest average admission scores in Ukraine. Competition for a spot was among the strongest we have ever seen. These students are consciously choosing to pursue their education in Ukraine during wartime, and we must ensure they have access to the resources that enable them to remain here, grow, and build their lives at home<\/em>,\u201d <\/i>emphasized Tymofii Mylovanov.<\/p>\n 2025: A Historic Year for Talent and Achievement<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 941 students are enrolled and currently studying at KSE University \u2013 the largest cohort in the institution\u2019s history. \u2022 A total of 1,635 students are currently studying in bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and PhD programs at KSE University. \u2022 KSE University launched a large-scale global recruitment drive to strengthen its academic team across key departments and to develop a Ukrainian center of excellence in teaching and research. \u2022 KSE Graduate Business School (KSE GBS) successfully launched the Executive MBA program, initiated the AACSB accreditation process \u2013 a globally recognized quality benchmark that will strengthen KSE\u2019s international standing \u2013 and fully integrated AI into learning programs and internal processes, including AI-powered simulations, decision-support tools, and analytical learning environments.<\/p>\n \u2022 In 2025, KSE launched KSE ProfTech to address critical labor shortages across the Ukrainian construction, energy, and defense industries.. \u2022 Over 800 student scholarships provided through the KSE Foundation helped retain top Ukrainian talent in the country.<\/p>\n \u2022 KSE continued systematic support for veterans, expanding education grants for veterans and their families, and fostering a barrier-free environment grounded in respect and equal opportunity.<\/p>\n \u2022 KSE Institute strengthened its role as an internationally leading analytical center, expanding its influence in shaping public policy across key domains of expertise. Obolon Campus \u2013 A Major Investment in Ukraine\u2019s Educational Future<\/b><\/p>\n The new KSE Obolon Campus became the institution\u2019s flagship long-term investment in education and research.<\/p>\n KSE invested $18 million in the first development phase, with the whole project estimated at around $40 million. Since April 2025, the campus has already hosted 25 large-scale public events for more than 8,000 participants \u2013 including members of the KSE community, veterans, athletes, and Kyiv residents. Events included a public conversation with James Robinson, the KSE Summer Math Olympiad, KSE-Gen Weekend, and several KSE-Obolon Cup tournaments in chess, water sports, table tennis, and veteran golf.<\/p>\n In 2026, KSE plans to fully launch educational and research operations at the new location.<\/p>\n \u201c<\/i>The campus enables us to expand student enrollment and provide access to modern laboratories and engineering facilities. It is an investment in the University\u2019s ability to develop applied programs, research, and partnerships at a level comparable to leading global institutions,<\/em>\u201d <\/i>noted the KSE President.<\/p>\n Philanthropy and Fundraising: Sustained, Scalable Support for Ukraine<\/b><\/p>\n In 2025, KSE Foundation maintained a high level of national impact and expanded its recognition in international philanthropy:<\/p>\n \u2022 $42.66 million raised for institutional development, defense, and humanitarian programs<\/p>\n \u2022 Shelters equipped in schools for 8,026 children, enabling offline learning<\/p>\n \u2022 More than 100 Defense Forces units supported<\/p>\n \u201c<\/i>Our main priority is human capital \u2013 anything that keeps people in Ukraine and creates growth opportunities. KSE Foundation\u2019s membership in global philanthropic networks, such as CAF America and Philea, confirms that we operate in accordance with international standards of transparency, monitoring, and reporting. This allows us to scale our assistance and make it sustainable<\/em>\u201d, <\/i>emphasized Tymofii Mylovanov.<\/p>\n The Board also reviewed preliminary findings from an independent compliance and reputational assessment of Tymofii Mylovanov\u2019s actions following his decision to step down from the supervisory Board of a state-owned enterprise.<\/p>\n Early results confirmed that there were no violations or improper conduct by the KSE President in fulfilling his duties as a board member of the state enterprise. The Board expressed its appreciation to KSE\u2019s leadership team:<\/p>\n
\nTen percent of winners of national STEM olympiads were admitted to KSE bachelor\u2019s programs. The average admission score this year was 167.3 \u2013 the second highest in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2025, KSE became a partner of Google\u2019s national initiative in artificial intelligence education and opened new research laboratories.<\/p>\n
\n192 faculty members and researchers now teach and work at KSE.<\/p>\n
\n114 students completed training and certification; around 90% are already employed by partner companies.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2025, the Institute delivered 76 research and analytical projects that informed the decisions of the Ukrainian government, international partners, and the business community.<\/p>\n
\nThe campus will provide 14,000 m\u00b2 of educational space, including classrooms, research facilities, laboratories, and collaborative areas for students and faculty.<\/p>\n
\nThe Board will receive the full consultant report by the end of December and will publicly disclose it within legal and confidentiality limits.<\/p>\n