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From 16 February 2026, classes at the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations will be held in person (offline) according to the schedule

Students of the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv took part in an educational trip to the Republic of Cyprus from 29 January to 6 February 2026, organised by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus and the NGO "UA Experts"

We invite you to attend an open lecture by Prof. Perepelytsia H.M. on the topic: "Strategic Partnership in International Relations", which will be held online in a remote format on 11 February 2026 from 11:10 to 12:30. "Strategic Partnership and Asymmetric Relations" Group: Strategy and Security 1st year Master's students 5MB

We invite you to join the open lecture by Assistant Professor Shvechikova-Plavska Y.P. on the topic: "Formation of the foundations of Ukraine's foreign policy (1991–1994)", which will take place in lecture hall 37 on 19 February 2026 from 11:10 to 12:30 "Foreign Policy of Ukraine" 4th year IB

A unique Master’s programme, Translation and Interpreting in International Relations, has been launched at the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations. The programme aims to train highly qualified specialists in legal translation and linguistic support for European Union institutions. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, combining advanced translation competencies with in-depth training in international relations, law, and international organisations. Above all, the programme was developed in line with the standards of the European Master’s in Translation label (EMT)

Due to difficult weather conditions, classes will be held online until 15 February 2026 inclusive

On January 29, 2026, as part of the course “Economic Diplomacy” (taught by PhD in Economics, Associate Professor N. M. Rylach), the Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service hosted a lecture delivered by Volodymyr Anatoliiovych Khomanets, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Tunisian Republic and the State of Libya

The educational process at the IIR has been extended in online format until 8 February 2026 and until favourable climatic conditions arise

The Young Ukrainian Diplomat School is a social and educational career-guidance initiative aimed at introducing young people to the field of diplomacy and international relations. The project is implemented at the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv