Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv was founded in 1661, when King Jan Kazimierz granted a privilege to Jesuits that gave the opportunity to their Collegium to teach children. Over time, the institution used to change its legal documents.
Nowadays, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv  is one of the best educational institutions in Ukraine and it also known far beyond its borders.
The main campus is located in the building of the Parliament (Sejm) of Galicia and was built in the second half of the 19^th century. The attic of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv  façade is decorated with the composition called “Guardian spirit of Galicia” and under the composition, where is an inscription in Latin saying “Educated people are adornments of their Motherland”
In 1918 National Lvov University became King Jan Kazimierz University, and after 1944 it was renamed in honor of Ivan Franko.

Interesting facts for future students
Lviv (Lvov, Lwow) – one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, in which past and modern epoch are very skillfully knitted. City of Lvov as pearl of Europe and the capital of Halychyna have successfully remained intact throughout seven ages, preserving its historical atmosphere and old architecture. Lviv – city of old cathedrals and churches, historical monuments and modern buildings. Central narrow streets and monumental churches create an atmosphere of time being at standstill.

Lviv (Lvov, Lwow) is also famous for its well-developed recreation infrastructure, represented by recreational areas and services like dance clubs, casinoes, kinopalaces, solariums, fitness clubs, an aquapark, pubs in the central parts of our city and its suburbs.

FACULTIES

Faculties of Lvov University is presented for your attention:

• Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics
• Faculty of International Relations
• Faculty of Biology
• Faculty of Journalism
• Faculty of Chemistry
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics
• Faculty of Electronics
• Faculty of Philology
• Faculty of Foreign Languages
• Faculty of Philosophy
• Faculty of Geography
• Faculty of Physics
• Faculty of Geology
• Faculty of Pre-University Training
• Faculty of History
• Department of Pedagogy
• Department of Law

Research divisions and facilities of Ivan Franko National University provided for students:

• Scientific Research Department
• Zoological museum
• University Library
• Journal of Physical Studies
• The Institute of Archaeology
• Ukrainian Journal of computational linguistics
• Media Ecology Institute
• Modern Ukraine
• Institute for Historical Research
• Regional Agency for Sustainable Development
• Botanical Garden
• NATO Winter Academy in Lvov
• Scientific technical and educational center of low temperature studies

Faculty of Foreign Languages Ivan Franko National University

Bachelor (Specialty Philology)- where graduates can get specializations from the following directions:

• Teacher of English and German/French/Spanish Languages and Literature
• Translator from Two Foreign Languages. Teacher of English Language
• Specialist of German and English Languages and Literature. Translator
• Specialist of Two Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication
• Teacher of French and English Languages and Literature
• Teacher of Spanish and English Languages and Literature
• Bachelor of Philology. Specialist of Classical Philology and English language

Master (Specialty Education)- where students can get specializations from the following directions:

• Teachers of English and German/French/Spanish Languages and Literature

Master (Specialty Philology)- where students can get specializations from the following directions:

• Teacher of English and German/French/Spanish Languages and World Literature
• Teacher of Translation, English and German/French/Spanish Languages
• Teacher of Two Foreign Languages and Literature. Translator from German Language
• Teacher of translation from Two Foreign Languages.
• Teacher of French and English Languages and World Literature
• Teacher of Spanish and English Languages and World Literature
• Teacher of Latin-Old Greek and Second Foreign Languages and Literature

Faculty of Physics Ivan Franko National University of Lviv  — where students can get specializations from the following directions:

For Bachelors:

• Physics and Astronomy (specialization physics and astrophysics
• Physics and Astronomy (specialization computer physics)
• Applied Physics and Nanomaterials
• Nanophysics and Nanomaterials

Master Degree- where students can get specializations from the following directions:

• Master of Physics and Astronomy
• Master of Applied Physics and Nanomaterials

 Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics Lvov National University- where students can get specializations from the following directions:

Educational Level – Bachelor

• Computer science
• Applied Mathematics
• System Analysis
• Secondary Education
• Educational level Master
• Computer science
• Applied Mathematics
• System Analysis

 Faculty of Biology Ivan Franko National University of Lviv  where students can get specializations from the following directions:

• Biology
• Ecology
• Ecology of environmental protection

 Faculty of Chemistry Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

On the coat of arms of the faculty are engraved: «(Chemistry — the art of synthesis and analysis»). The faculty is proud of its graduates and is famous for scientific schools in:

• Crystal chemistry of coordination compounds,
• Chemistry of macromolecular compounds,
• Organic synthesis of heterocyclic compounds,

Search for new analytes and development of modern methods of analysis that have made a significant contribution to its fundamental science and practical achievements.

 Faculty of Culture and Arts Ivan Franko National University of Lviv  has all opportunities to offer the best for future students

The staff and students of the faculty do their best to actualize the motto of 2011, which was declared by UNESCO the International Year of Chemistry: “Chemistry is our life — chemistry is our future”.

The faculty prepares specialists in the specialties:

• Information, library and archival affairs;
• Performing Arts;
• Secondary education («Musical arts»);
• Musical art;
• Choreography;
• Management of socio-cultural activity;
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the specialties “Musical Arts” and “Choreography” — by the third degree (Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctor of Arts).

Faculty of Economic Ivan Franko National University of Lviv  is ready to open the door for future students

Economist — is one of the most prestigious professions. The graduates of our faculty are known throughout the world from scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs, educators. Current students, having acquired knowledge of economics, mathematics, foreign languages and information technologies, will create the world economic and scientific elite, and will have a great success.

 Faculty of Geology of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. Respecting our long history and tradition, taking into consideration the current challenges, we shape the future of bachelor’s degree: traditional «Geology» and the relatively new «Ecology, environmental protection and balanced nature management». The educational qualification level of «Specialist» and «Master» in different specialties can be obtained only after successful completion of the bachelor’s degree:

• Geology;
• Geochemistry and mineralogy;
• Hydrogeology;
• Geophysics;
• Geology of oil and gas;
• Geoinformation technologies;
• Urban Ecology;
• Ecological Geology;

Faculty of Law of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv is not only a place of training new staff – highly skilled lawyers, but also the institution where elite of nation’s is created and modern jurisprudence is formed. We are proud of our teaching staff and our graduates. We respect and appreciate each of our students as well as organize educational process in a subject-subject basis. Respecting our long history and tradition, taking into consideration the current challenges, we shape the future. The staff of the Faculty, its graduates (international political scientists, economists, lawyers, specialists in regional studies, informational analysts) who work at Ukrainian and foreign universities, the system of diplomatic service of Ukraine, different international organizations and companies together with students create a new and attractive science of international relations.

At our Faculty you will receive a fundamental training in one of the branches of international relations

• Diplomatic service;
• International law;
• International economic relations;
• Regional studies;
• International information and international business, as well as knowledge of at least two foreign languages.

Faculty of Journalism National Lvov University has six departments, from the following directions:

• Theories and practices of journalism;
• The Ukrainian press;
• Foreign press and information;
• Radio broadcasting and television;
• The languages of the mass media;
• New media;

Studies at the journalism faculty are not only lectures of leading scientists of Ukrainian journalism, but also almost daily meetings, online conferences with well-known journalists, political scientists, public figures, practice in electronic and print media. We have a constant process of forming a free, educated personality who is able to influence his word on the development of society.

If your main goal is to study Law here the information about Faculty of Law Lvov National University

Faculty of Law of Ivan Franko National University of Lvov is not only a place of training new staff – highly skilled lawyers, but also the institution where a nation’s elite is created and modern jurisprudence is formed. We are proud of our teaching staff and our graduates. We respect and appreciate each of our students as well as organize educational process in a subject-subject basis. Respecting our long history and tradition, taking into consideration the current challenges, we shape the future

Faculty of Pedagogy Ivan Franko National University where you can get an education from the following directions:

• General higher education pedagogy;
• Preschool and primary education;
• Special pedagogy and inclusion;

 Faculty of Philology Ivan Franko National Lviv University prepares specialists for the educational — qualification level

“Bachelor” in the field of “philology” with the right to continue education at the educational-qualification level “Master” in the following specialties:

• Ukrainian language and literature, philology;
• Folkloristics;
• Literary creativity;
• Applied Linguistics;
• Slavistics;
• Polish language and literature;
• Czech language and literature;
• Slovak language and literature;
• Croatian language and literature;
• Bulgarian language and literature;
• Serbian language and literature;
• Russian language and literature;
• Orientalism;
• Japanese language and literature;
• Arabic language and literature;
• Persian language and literature;

The Faculty of Philosophy prepares specialists in Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Culture studies at the Bachelor’s, Specialist’s and Master’s Programs. The Faculty includes

• Departments of History of Philosophy;
• Philosophy;
• Psychology;
• Theory and History of Culture;
• Political Science;
• Theory and History of Political Science.

The Faculty includes methodology and research centers in Philosophy and in Art Studies, it has four student scholarly societies, which promote the development of students creative and research skills.

The Faculty of Philosophy at the Ivan Franko National University of Lvov is widely known in Ukraine and abroad. This can be attributed to the work of its researchers and alumni who are active participants in the research, education, civic, cultural and socio-political movements of the country. The alumni of the Faculty, due to their profound professional knowledge, are in high demand in many areas of our society.

ACCOMMODATION

Rooms are fully furnished and consist of an apartment like system with a two bed with an attached toilet. On each floor, there is a common hall and a common kitchen for cooking. On the ground floor, there is a gym cum recreation center including a table tennis table. Hostel rooms come furnished with beds, mattress, pillows, blanket, two side tables, one cupboard per room and one table and chair per room. Occupants get a weekly change of bed-sheet and pillowcase. Hot water is available in designated hours. All rooms are centrally heated. A plumber, carpenter, and electrician are available on call.

We are looking forward invite you to study in our University!

ABOUT THE CITY

Lviv (Lvov in Russian) is a city in Western Ukraine, the administrative center of the Lviv region, a cultural, educational, scientific, and tourist center of the country, a major industrial center and a transport hub.

The population of Lviv is about 728,000 (2016), the area — 192 sq. km.

Throughout its history, Lviv has never been renamed. With regard to Lviv, you can hear a variety of epithets, the most famous of which are: “The City of the Lion” or “The City of Lions”, “The Royal City”, “The Pearl of the Crown of Europe”, “City-Museum”, “The Capital of Galicia”, “Little Paris” , “Little Vienna”, “Ukrainian Piedmont”, “cultural capital of Ukraine” and others.

Lviv is located in the central part of the Lviv region, about 600 km west of Kyiv and 70 km from the border with Poland. The climate in Lviv is moderately continental, humid. The average temperature in January is minus 3 degrees Celsius, in July — plus 19.5 degrees Celsius.

The city remains a significant industrial center of Ukraine. About 90% of the national production of lighting lamps is concentrated here, 100% of the production of forklift trucks, 11% of the production of buses. The last years are characterized by the development of tourism and the IT industry, which makes Lviv a major tourist and IT hub in Eastern Europe. Lviv has a well-developed tourist infrastructure. It is annually visited by more than 1 million tourists.

Lviv is one of the most important cultural centers in Ukraine. The city is known as the center of art, literature, music, and theater. More than 100 festivals are held annually. There are more than 50 museums and 10 theaters in Lviv. This city is also one of the most important centers of education in the country.

Lviv International Airport, located 6 km from the city center, offers flights to such cities as Vienna, Istanbul, Munich, Warsaw, Rome, Madrid, Kyiv. The motto of Lviv is the slogan “Lviv — Open to the World”.

The bicycle infrastructure is actively developing. Today, the city has more than 70 km of bicycle paths. Lviv is famous for its cafes, pastry shops, and restaurants. Compared with other large cities of Ukraine, Lviv has a lower crime rate. Lviv has more than 20 parks and green areas, 2 botanical gardens, and 16 natural monuments.

Most cafes, restaurants, and hotels offer free Wi-Fi. It is also available in the main squares of the city, at the airport and the train station.

The City Day of Lviv is celebrated on the 1st Saturday of May.