South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University was established as the Pedagogical Institute at Richelieu Lyceum in Odesa on 2 May, 1817. In 2007, the University personnel was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for its considerable contribution to the development of science, training of skilled specialists, fruitful research and educational activity as well as work achievements. Currently, the University is a flagship teacher training university of the southern region of Ukraine with 17 acknowledged scholar schools, 62 specialties for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral training programs at 10 faculties, 4 divisions, and one institute. Within the period of its existence, more than 100,000 students have graduated from the University and have been employed at the educational institutions of Ukraine; more than 3,000 successful alumni have worked abroad.  

The University is well-known far beyond the country due to its collaborations with educational and research institutions in various countries. The South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University held the International Distance Learning Centre, which is the only one in the south of Ukraine, and cooperates with educational, research, information, and cultural centers in Israel, Turkey, the USA, Lithuania, People’s Republic of China (Confucius Institute). Lecturers and students participate in more than 30 international projects. The University is a coordinator of project studies according to international programs TEMPUS, Visegrad Fund, Fund “Ukraine-Norway”, etc. The university collaborates with more than 100 Ukrainian educational institutions and numerous universities in Europe, Asia, and America. At present, the academic staff of the University includes 12 academicians, almost 70 Doctors of Sciences, professors; 18 lecturers, and educators who hold the titles of Honorary Workers of Science, Education, Arts, and Sports and are laureates of state prizes. A great number of scientists have received international awards and become members of various national and international academies, communities, and associations.   

According to the national ranking of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the university has been among the 34 leading pedagogical, humanitarian, and sporting universities of Ukraine for more than 10 years. It has been appreciated for its research work, implementation of information technologies, and professional orientation; received prestigious awards and medals.  The academic staff consists of 500 lecturers together with foreign professors working in 38 departments. Scholar schools established at the University are well-known in Ukraine and abroad for their achievements in the sphere of pedagogy, psychology, physics, and mathematics. There are 7 Specialized Academic Councils for defending candidate’s and doctor’s theses in 12 specialties. Postgraduate educational programs are offered in 34 specialties, a doctoral training programs are offered in 11 specialties. The University facilitates holding more than 30 international and all-Ukraine research conferences every year and publishes 6 scholarly journals on a regular basis.

The most important scientific studies at the University were carried out in the framework of 17 internationally recognized scientific schools. The results of the University studies are reflected in printed works – more than 2,000 scientific papers are annually published at home and foreign editing houses. Numerous monographs are published in different languages and cooperation with the scholars of the United States, Israel, China, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and other countries. Every year the University supports organizations of more than thirty international and Ukrainian scientific conferences. The University of Ushynskyi is a founder of scientific journals in philosophy, political science, sociology, psychology, pedagogy, philology, and others.

South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University is a member of the International Association of Universities, East European Association of Universities, Association of European Universities, International Association of Pedagogical Universities of Central and Eastern Europe, Swedish National Scientific Association, AGEC – “European Association of Choral Communities for Public Activity”, European Council’s Higher Education and Research Committee (Strasburg), Norwegian-Ukrainian University Alliance, and a well-known European organization “Observatory of the Magna Charta”. The University provides a high-quality educational process with 17 acknowledged scholar schools, and 62 specialties for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral training programs at 9 faculties and 2 educational institutes. 

Here is a list of educational programs at South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University:

Accommodation

Students Hostels of South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University are equipped with central energy, water, and heat supply from the city networks. Hostel rooms are supplied with gas, water, heat, and power supply accounting devices. Due to the installation of luminaires with LED and energy-saving lamps, the reduction of electricity consumption is ensured. The number of inhabitants in one room is 2-3. Hostels meet all the necessary communal needs of the inhabitants: a set-up Internet network, Wi-Fi coverage, modern places for self-preparation and rest, kitchens, shower rooms, bathrooms, etc. The Student Hostels have well-developed health complexes, which include gyms and utility rooms, as well as sports facilities in the adjacent area. 
Students can either avail of the mess facilities or can prepare their food in the kitchens provided for the same. Kitchens are available on each floor of the hostel and can be used on a sharing basis. Reception, laundry, cleaning and washing personnel, reading room, and computer hall are always available for every hostel resident.