The Coalition is designed to:

• unite all active initiatives aimed at popularizing Ukrainian culture;

• create an effective platform for coordinating and developing Ukrainian studies programs;

• establish sustainable international cooperation and partnership between educational institutions.

The Coalition was created with the support of the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska.

Coordinators of the Coalition: the Foundation of the President of Ukraine for Support of Education, Science and Sports, the Ukrainian Institute, the Representation of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea / the Office of the Crimean Platform, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

As of July 2025:

• 14 universities from different countries have already joined the Coalition;

• over 75 foreign higher education institutions around the world have expressed a desire to join;

• over 20 Ukrainian HEIs have expressed interest in participating.

The Coalition members include universities from Austria, Canada, Finland, South Africa, and the Czech Republic. Applications for membership have been submitted from more than 20 countries, including the USA, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Italy, France, Sweden, the UK, Mexico, South Africa, the Czech Republic, Poland, Indonesia, Hungary, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, and others.

In total, 70+ universities have already been involved in the cooperation, having officially submitted applications or are consulting with the project office.

The Global Coalition offers universities three levels of engagement, depending on their programs, resources, and interest.

• Basic level — for institutions that want to launch or support Ukrainian studies. They receive information support, access to materials, and can nominate faculty members for a state award. Participation requirements include integrating Ukrainian topics into their curriculum, collaborating with the network, and hosting at least one public event.

• Medium level — for universities with existing courses or programs. They participate in coalition projects, educational exchanges, joint events, and use the investment platform. Commitments include inviting professors, creating joint courses, conducting case studies, exhibitions, or presentations.

• High level — for universities that aspire to leadership in Ukrainian studies. They join the Board of Trustees, host delegations, conduct exchanges, and collaborate with archives and libraries. Commitment: creation of a department or center of Ukrainian studies, holding international conferences, summer schools, competitions, and study visits.

The process of joining the Coalition consists of four steps:

1. Filling out an application

2. Consultation to determine the format of participation

3. Confirmation of joining

4. Signing the Memorandum

After this, the institution becomes part of a global network, gains access to shared resources and the opportunity to influence the development of Ukrainian studies in the world.

Membership in the Coalition provides:
access to a bank of educational and methodological materials (courses, lectures, literature);

• institutional networking with universities around the world;

• University Matching mechanism for finding relevant partners;

• support from Ukrainian state institutions;

• expert support upon request.

You can support the Global Coalition for Ukrainian Studies through:

• attracting new universities and contacts with interested institutions;

• participating in partnership initiatives;

• organizational or communication assistance;

• disseminating information about the Coalition and its activities in professional and academic circles.