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ESR

2.7.5.1. Enrollment of persons at educational institutions, the process of obtaining education and assessment of learning outcomes are carried out transparently and on the basis of objective criteria

Problem solving:

2.7.5. Corruption risks are present when it comes to access to educational institutions and the educational process. The awarding of academic degrees and academic titles often happens with significant use of corrupt practices and other forms of dishonesty

Deadlines for all measures within ESR

01.03.2023 - 31.12.2025

Implementation of SACP measures within ESR

Total number of measures – 25
3 2 4 7 9
Implemented Partially implemented In progress Not implemented Not started

Implementation of SACP measures within the scope of the Problem by main main performers

Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

20%
25

Summarized general information on Measures

Name of the measure The main implementer Co-implementors Performance indicator Monitoring results (latest) Статус
1 2.7.5.1.1 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine the draft law proposing amendments to the Law of Ukraine On Higher Education, which stipulates that external independent testing may not be substituted with enrollment examinations at an institution of higher education, except for a limited list of entrants due to compelling medical reasons determined jointly by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Health, as well as individuals who have been recognized as combatants under law and who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, were involved in the anti-terrorist operation (joint forces operation), in providing logistics for this operation, in efforts aimed at ensuring national security and defense, repelling and resisting the armed aggression by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions, in providing logistics for such efforts, as well as military personnel serving in the army under contract – upon their enrollment at military institutions of higher education and military training divisions of institutions of higher education Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft law has been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.
The measure was implemented on time, but partially
Partially implemented
2 2.7.5.1.2 Developing the draft of Conditions for Enrollment in Higher Education Programs in 2024, which provides for:
1) expanding the scope of application of electronic workplaces and reducing the percentage of cases in which submission of hardcopy documents is obligatory;
2) abolishing the preferences that involve substituting external independent testing with enrollment examinations at an institution of higher education, except for a limited list of entrants due to compelling medical reasons determined, as well as individuals who have been recognized as combatants under law and who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, were involved in the anti-terrorist operation (joint forces operation), in providing logistics for this operation, in efforts aimed at ensuring national security and defense, repelling and resisting the armed aggression by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions, in providing logistics for such efforts, as well as military personnel serving in the army under contract – upon their enrollment at military institutions of higher education and military training divisions of institutions of higher education
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft has been developed and publicized for a public discussion.
The measure was implemented late and partially
Partially implemented
3 2.7.5.1.3 Holding a public discussion of the draft act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.2, and ensuring its revision (if needed) Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The public discussion has been conducted and its results have been made public.
The measure was not implemented on time and in full
Implemented
4 2.7.5.1.4 Clearing the draft act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.2 with the concerned agencies Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft act has been cleared with stakeholders.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
5 2.7.5.1.5 Issuing the act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.2, supporting its state registration with the Ministry of Justice Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України The act has taken effect.
The measure was not implemented on time and in full
Implemented
6 2.7.5.1.6 Developing the draft of Conditions for Enrollment in Higher Education Programs in 2025, which provides for:
1) expanding the scope of application of electronic workplaces and reducing the number of cases in which submission of hardcopy documents is obligatory;
2) expanding the scope of application of external independent testing;
3) abolishing the preferences that involve substituting external independent testing with enrollment examinations at an institution of higher education, except for a limited list of entrants due to compelling medical reasons determined, as well as individuals who have been recognized as combatants under law and who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, were involved in the anti-terrorist operation (joint forces operation), in providing logistics for this operation, in efforts aimed at ensuring national security and defense, repelling and resisting the armed aggression by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions, in providing logistics for such efforts, as well as military personnel serving in the army under contract – upon their enrollment at military institutions of higher education and military training divisions of institutions of higher education
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft has been developed and publicized for a public discussion.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
7 2.7.5.1.7 Holding a public discussion of the draft act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.6, and ensuring its revision (if needed) Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The public discussion has been conducted and its results have been made public.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
8 2.7.5.1.8 Clearing the draft act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.6 with the concerned agencies Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft act has been cleared with stakeholders. Not started
9 2.7.5.1.9 Issuing the act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.6, supporting its state registration with the Ministry of Justice Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України The act has taken effect. Not started
10 2.7.5.1.10 Developing the draft of Conditions for Enrollment in Higher Education Programs in 2026, which provides for:
1) expanding the scope of application of electronic workplaces and reducing the number of cases in which submission of hardcopy documents is obligatory;
2) expanding the scope of application of external independent testing;
3) abolishing the preferences that involve substituting external independent testing with enrollment examinations at an institution of higher education, except for a limited list of entrants due to compelling medical reasons determined, as well as individuals who have been recognized as combatants under law and who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, were involved in the anti-terrorist operation (joint forces operation), in providing logistics for this operation, in efforts aimed at ensuring national security and defense, repelling and resisting the armed aggression by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions, in providing logistics for such efforts, as well as military personnel serving in the army under contract – upon their enrollment at military institutions of higher education and military training divisions of institutions of higher education
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft has been developed and publicized for a public discussion. Not started
11 2.7.5.1.11 Holding a public discussion of the draft act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.10, and ensuring its revision (if needed) Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The public discussion has been conducted and its results have been made public. Not started
12 2.7.5.1.12 Clearing the draft act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.10 with the concerned agencies Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft act has been cleared with stakeholders Not started
13 2.7.5.1.13 Issuing the act indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.10, supporting its state registration with the Ministry of Justice Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України The act has taken effect Not started
14 2.7.5.1.14 Developing a draft order on approval of the exhaustive list of compelling medical reasons that permit a person to take enrollment examinations at the institution of higher education instead of external independent testing Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The draft order has been drafted and publicized for a public discussion.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
15 2.7.5.1.15 Holding a public discussion of the draft order indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.14, clearing it with the concerned agencies (if needed) Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The public discussion has been conducted and its results have been made public.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
16 2.7.5.1.16 Issuing the order indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.14, supporting its state registration with the Ministry of Justice Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України The order has taken effect.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
17 2.7.5.1.17 Administering the annual Single State Qualification Examination for students pursuing specialties in the following branches of knowledge:
1) 08 Law;
2) 12 Information technologies;
3) 14 Electrical engineering;
4) 21 Veterinary science;
5) 22 Healthcare;
6) 25 Military sciences, national security, state border security;
7) 26 Civil defense;
8) 27 Transport;
9) 28 Public governance and administration;
10) 29 International relations.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The Single State Qualification Examination in the relevant specialties has been administered.
There is progress in the implementation of the measure
In progress
18 2.7.5.1.18 Preparing an analytical report (roadmap) on the pilot Single State Qualification Examination and its gradual application to specialties other than those indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.17 Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The analytical study has been publicized and presented to the public.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
19 2.7.5.1.19 Administering the annual Single Professional Enrollment Examination for enrollment in the master’s degree program (higher education) on the basis of a bachelor’s degree Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The Single Professional Enrollment Examination for students pursuing specialties in the following branches of knowledge has been administered:
05 Social and behavioral sciences;
06 Journalism;
07 Governance and administration;
08 Law;
28 Public governance and administration;
29 International relations.
There is progress in the implementation of the measure
In progress
20 2.7.5.1.20 Preparing an analytical report (roadmap) on the application of the Single Professional Enrollment Examination and its gradual application to specialties other than those indicated in subclause 2.7.5.1.19 Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The analytical study has been publicized and presented to the public.
There is no progress in the implementation of the measure
In progress
21 2.7.5.1.21 Publishing and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a report on the results of implementation of a pilot project involving the enrollment of foreign nationals and stateless persons at institutions of higher education and training (internship) with the use of the Unified Interagency Information System for Enrollment of Foreign Entrants at Institutions of Higher Education, with proposals of amendments to laws of Ukraine, as well as regarding:
1) the feasibility of integration of the information system into the Unified State Electronic Database in Matters of Education or the Automated Information Complex of Educational Management;
2) expanding the functionality used to publish the number of available spots for foreign entrants at institutions of higher education, automated transmission of data on visas issues, crossing of the state border, issuance of a temporary residence permit, submission of the visa or residence permit application by foreign entrants through the Unified Interagency Information System for Enrollment of Foreign Entrants at Institutions of Higher Education.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The report has been submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and published on the official website of the Ministry of Education and Science.
The measure was implemented on time and in full
Implemented
22 2.7.5.1.23 Improving and putting into permanent (commercial) operation the Unified Interagency Information System for Enrollment of Foreign Entrants at Institutions of Higher Education Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The Unified Interagency Information System for Enrollment of Foreign Entrants at Institutions of Higher Education is functioning on a permanent basis. Not started
23 2.7.5.1.24 Developing the concept of the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS), including the section on the implementation of third-party educational information systems (electronic systems for managing the educational process (including controlling measures and practical training) in the sector of higher education, and their verification by the Ministry of Education and Science Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The concept has been developed and made public.
There is progress in the implementation of the measure
In progress
24 2.7.5.1.25 Holding a presentation of the concept of the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS), including the section on the implementation of third-party educational information systems (electronic systems for managing the educational process (including controlling measures and practical training) in the sector of higher education, and their verification by the Ministry of Education and Science Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The concept has been discussed with the participation of representatives of government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, participants of international technical assistance projects, and the academic community. Not started
25 2.7.5.1.26 Implementing the concept of the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS), including the section on the implementation of third-party educational information systems (electronic systems for managing the educational process (including controlling measures and practical training) in the sector of higher education, and their verification by the Ministry of Education and Science Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine The share of institutions of higher education included in the Register of Higher Education Entities Using Third-Party Electronic Information Systems has increased. Not started

Indicators of achievement of ESR

Total number of indicators – 5

Indicators fully achieved – 0

Partially achieved indicators – 0

Indicators with a score of 0% – 5

Summarized general information about Achievement Indicators

Indicators Weight (%)
1 The Law of Ukraine has taken effect, which has made amendments to the Law of Ukraine On Higher Education, which stipulates that external independent testing may not be substituted with enrollment examinations at an institution of higher education, except for a limited list of entrants due to compelling medical reasons determined jointly by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Health, as well as individuals who have been recognized as combatants under law and who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, were involved in the anti-terrorist operation (joint forces operation), in providing logistics for this operation, in efforts aimed at ensuring national security and defense, repelling and resisting the armed aggression by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions, in providing logistics for such efforts, as well as military personnel serving in the army under contract – upon their enrollment at military institutions of higher education and military training divisions of institutions of higher education. 15%
2 the Conditions of Enrollment at Institutions of Higher Education have been approved, which provide for:
a) expanding the scope of application of external independent testing (5 percent);
b) expanding the scope of application of electronic workplaces and reducing the percentage of cases in which submission of hardcopy documents is obligatory (5 percent);
c) abolishing the preferences that involve substituting external independent testing with enrollment examinations at an institution of higher education, except for a limited list of entrants due to compelling medical reasons determined, as well as individuals who have been recognized as combatants under law and who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, were involved in the anti-terrorist operation (joint forces operation), in providing logistics for this operation, in efforts aimed at ensuring national security and defense, repelling and resisting the armed aggression by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions, in providing logistics for such efforts, as well as military personnel serving in the army under contract – upon their enrollment at military institutions of higher education and military training divisions of institutions of higher education (5 percent).
15%
3 The Single State Qualification Examination for students pursuing specialties in the following branches of knowledge has been administered:
a) 08 Law (2 percent);
b) 12 Information technology (2 percent);
c) 14 Electrical engineering (2 percent);
d) 21 Veterinary science (2 percent);
e) 25 Military sciences, national security, state border security (2 percent);
f) 26 Civil defense (2 percent);
g) 27 Transport (2 percent);
h) 28 Public governance and administration (2 percent);
i) 29 International relations (2 percent);
j) 22 Healthcare (2 percent)
20%
4 The Unified Interagency Information System for Enrollment of Foreign Entrants at Institutions of Higher Education is functioning and offers functionality for:
a) publishing the number of available spots for foreign entrants at institutions of higher education (5 percent);
b) registration and issuance of electronic invitations by institutions of higher education to study (complete internship) in Ukraine (5 percent);
c) getting electronic invitations pre-approved by the concerned agencies (5 percent);
d) automatically receiving information about the decision to issue student visas for entry into Ukraine (5 percent);
automated receipt of information about the crossing of the state border (5 percent);
e) automated receipt of information about the issuance of a temporary residence permit (5 percent).
30%
5 The concept of the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS), including the section on the implementation of third-party educational information systems (electronic systems for managing the educational process (including controlling measures and practical training) in the sector of higher education, and their verification has been published by the central executive authority in charge of education and science. 20%

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