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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

Under the updated requirements, higher education institutions must coordinate the conferral of qualifications with the National Qualifications Agency. The Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations has successfully confirmed its capacity to award all 50 professional qualifications—a result of coordinated, professional, and responsible teamwork

The event was organised by the Department of Comparative and European Law and the Department of Private International Law of the Institute of International Law and International Relations with the support of the NGO "UA Experts", the Legal Department of the Institute of International Law and International Relations, the Bankruptcy Centre of the Business School of the Institute of International Law and International Relations of Kyiv National University, and the scientific circle "Law of International Organisations"

In an interview with the OBOZ channel, Hryhoriy Perepylytsia, Professor of the Department of International Relations and Foreign Policy, assessed the timeline, scale, and forms of Russia's potential future war aggression against European nations, particularly Poland