From October 12 to 16, 2026, a delegation from the University comprising Rector Professor Petro Kutsyk, Director of the Center of International Education and Cooperation Tetyana Shtanko, and Professor Valentyna Kutsyk of the Department of Economics paid a working visit to the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków.
During the visit, talks were held between Rectors Petro Kutsyk and Robert Turala, during which they discussed prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education, science, and international academic exchange.
The talks focused primarily on expanding partnerships between the universities, exchanging expertise in organizing the educational process, advancing scientific research, and implementing joint international initiatives. The participants emphasized the importance of strengthening the Ukrainian-Polish academic partnership, establishing a systematic dialogue between the universities, and creating new opportunities for the professional development of faculty and students.
During the talks, the following areas of future cooperation were discussed:
- the development of academic mobility for students, professors and researchers;
- the preparation and implementation of joint educational and research projects;
- participation in international programs and grant competitions;
- exchange of expertise on the implementation of modern educational technologies and innovative approaches to teaching;
- organization of joint conferences, seminars, roundtables, and other scientific and educational events;
- deepening institutional partnerships and developing new forms of inter-university cooperation.
The parties reaffirmed their interest in further developing cooperation and emphasized the importance of consistently implementing the agreements reached. It was noted that the partnership between Ukrainian and Polish institutions of higher education contributes to integration into the European educational and scientific space, the strengthening of international ties, and the improvement of the quality of higher education.
Following the talks, the parties agreed to continue working on identifying priority areas of cooperation, maintain regular working contacts, and explore opportunities for implementing joint initiatives.
It should be noted that the meeting took place in a constructive and friendly atmosphere and demonstrated a mutual willingness to deepen partnership relations and further develop Ukrainian-Polish academic cooperation.
In conclusion, the LTEU delegation also took part in the celebrations marking the inauguration of the new academic year.
