| Position | Full Name | Military Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Commandant | Oleksii SІROSHTAN | Colonel |
| Deputy Commandant | Ihor SHPYRKO | Colonel |
| Chief of Staff — Deputy Commandant | Tetiana SHAPOVAL | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Deputy Commandant, Academics | Dmytro MUZYCHENKO | Colonel |
| Deputy Commandant, Research | Maksym BILAN | Colonel |
| Deputy Commandant, Personnel Psychological Support | Ivanna CHOBIT | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Logistics Commandant | Volodymyr ORLIANSKYI | Colonel |
| Sergeant Major of the Military Institute | Maksym POPOV | Master Sergeant |
The first military department at Kyiv University was established on October 16, 1933 (the year of the university’s centenary) pursuant to the Resolution of the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR of August 29, 1930, and Order No. 1467 of the People’s Commissar of Defense of the USSR of October 16, 1933. This day, October 16, is regarded as the Founding Day of military training at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The department had only 13 instructors. Students were trained as aerial observers, artillery platoon commanders and nurses. In 1937, extra-military training was abolished, and the military department began training junior commanders as snipers, light and heavy machine gunners, and air and chemical defense instructors.
In May 1943, while the university was evacuated to Kyzylorda and, together with Kharkiv University, formed the United Ukrainian University, a military and physical training department was established. In 1944, military training of students was resumed, and an artillery section was re-established for this purpose. In 1949, military training was introduced for students of the Faculty of Physics and later of the Faculty of Radiophysics, and a radar section was set up. That same year, training began for students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, for whom a military translation section was created.
In 1960, female students of the humanities faculties began medical training as nurses. From 1962, military training was provided to students of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, and an automated control systems section was created. In 1963, military training of students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages was resumed; in 1965, training as motorized rifle platoon commanders was introduced for students of 10 faculties, and a tactical training section was created. In 1969, military training was introduced for students of the Faculty of Cybernetics, with an automated control systems section created for this purpose. In 1971, students of the Faculty of International Relations and International Law began military training in the military translation section.
In 1983, given the wide range of reserve officer specialties, the military department was reorganized into the Joint Military Department. At that time it comprised 7 military sections: automated control systems, radio-electronic equipment, general military training, military translation, tactical training, fire training, and military-technical training, as well as civil defense and medical training sections.
On June 7, 1991, by Order No. 261 of the Chairman of the USSR State Committee for Public Education, and with the aim of improving the military training of students, the Military Training Division (MTD) was established on the basis of the Joint Military Department. It consisted of two military departments: Military Department No. 1 (Air Defense and Air Force specialties) and Military Department No. 2 (Motorized Rifle Troops and Rear Services specialties), which were later reorganized into the respective faculties: the Faculty of Military-Technical Training and the Faculty of Military Humanities Training (later the Faculty of Military Financial Training). In addition, the Division included a separate Department of Tactics and Operational Art and a Department of Automotive Training.
On January 18, 1992, the officers of the MTD took the Military Oath of allegiance to the Ukrainian people in full strength.
A milestone for the MTD was Joint Order No. 39/1 of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Minister of Education of Ukraine of May 4, 1993, which introduced the training of career officers for the Armed Forces in four fields: military cartographer, military lawyer, military translator, and military finance specialist. Training of military psychologists was introduced in 1997, and of political scientists and officer students in the finance service in 2000. From 1995, officer students of the legal service were trained under a three-year program.
By Resolution No. 64 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of January 21, 1998, with the aim of further improving the system of training specialists for the Armed Forces and other military formations, the MTD was reorganized into the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Since then, the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv has celebrated its anniversary every year on January 21.
In order to improve professional competencies, graduates of the first (bachelor’s) and second (master’s) levels of higher education in the specialty C4 “Psychology” are systematically involved in the processes of reintegration of servicemembers released from captivity by the Russian aggressor; in the processes of providing psychological support to military personnel and their family members at rehabilitation centers; and in carrying out psychological support activities for personnel during the performance of assigned tasks.
The academic staff of the department has developed an online course “Specifics of the Work of a Psychological Officer in Combat Conditions” on the PROMETHEUS platform. Within the framework of international cooperation, students have the opportunity to attend guest lectures and training sessions delivered by renowned foreign experts in the field of psychology: Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami (USA), neuroscientist, PhD Amishi JHA; military psychologist of the Institute of Military Psychiatry, University of Oslo (Norway), Trond Ivar HEGGØ; international trainer of "Mindfulness Based Attention Training", Volodymyr PASHKOVSKYI, and others. Since 2019, cadets of the specialty C4 “Psychology” have been participating in the non-commercial Erasmus program of the European Union for student and faculty exchange among universities of EU member states.
The main tasks of future officers specializing in “Social Work” will include organizing and conducting social support activities, ensuring the implementation of the social rights and guarantees of servicemembers, their family members, and employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; cooperating with representatives of territorial recruitment and social support centers, governmental authorities, and local self-government bodies on matters of providing targeted social assistance to servicemembers who require additional social protection, to their families, and to the families of servicemembers who have been killed, taken prisoner, or gone missing.
The main efforts of the academic staff of the department are focused on:
The knowledge acquired by graduates of the department ensures a deep understanding of the political aspects of military affairs, contributes to the development of effective strategies, and supports informed decision-making. By applying military political science, military leaders can better navigate complex political situations, anticipate future threats, and ensure the reliable defense of the state.
To transfer combat experience to students, the academic staff of the department continuously participate in activities related to ensuring national security and defense, repelling and deterring the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
Since 2019, the academic staff of the department and cadets of the “Political Science” specialty have been participating in the Erasmus+ programme, which facilitates student and staff exchange among universities of the European Union.
Since 2023, the academic staff of the department and cadets of the “Political Science” specialty have been participating in the NATO DEEP programme, aimed at strengthening the military education systems of the Alliance’s partner countries, raising military education standards through curriculum reform, implementing modern teaching methods, and supporting the professional development of the teaching staff.
The department trains military specialists at the tactical level in the specialty “International Relations” under two specializations:
Military-professional and military-specialized training is organized at the Military Institute, where cadets acquire theoretical military knowledge and develop practical skills needed to perform duties in entry-level positions within military command authorities, military units, institutions, and organizations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Graduates of the department serve in positions as officers of information-analytical units, information technology units, and international cooperation units within military command structures, military units, institutions, and organizations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Today, the department is the only unit within the Armed Forces of Ukraine that trains military specialists at the tactical level with higher education in the specialty V11 “Philology,” specializing in “Military Translation.” Cadets study English, German, and French. The department provides training in:
Cadets undergo military practice and internships in the departments of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and directorates of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that engage in international cooperation with the respective military institutions of NATO member states, partner countries, and international organizations in military-political, military-technical, military, and other areas.
In addition, cadets majoring in V11 “Philology” perform urgent and unscheduled practical tasks related to linguistic support for international cooperation activities conducted by other components of Ukraine’s security and defense sector.
The main task of the department is the training of officers at the tactical level in the field of D8 “Law”.
Representatives of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Central Department of Civil-Military Cooperation of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the legal service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as volunteers and public organizations of Ukraine, delegations of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Danish Refugee Council in Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, the Center for Civilian Protection in Armed Conflicts, the Coordination Center for Legal Aid Provision, the Regional Human Rights Center, and others are involved in the educational process.
The department trains specialists in the following specialties:
Specialist training in both specialties is carried out for the financial bodies of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations of Ukraine. In addition, the department conducts numerous professional development courses for financial specialists of both existing military units and those newly established after the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into the territory of Ukraine.
Currently, the Department of Geospatial Supply (GS) trains military specialists in the specialty “Geodesy and Land Management,” with a specialization in “Geoinformation Systems and Technologies” (GIS), under the educational program “Geoinformation Systems and Technologies.”
The training infrastructure for military specialists is implemented through the integration of resources from the Military Institute, faculties of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, and military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The department includes a training and practice complex — a modern television and radio studio equipped with high-quality hardware and technology for conducting practical classes with cadet journalists. The training and practice complex is outfitted with studio-grade video cameras, a video teleprompter, lighting, and a designated filming area, as well as a control panel, a recording studio, and all necessary computer software for editing and processing photos, videos, and audio. The complex allows a team of ten cadets to work simultaneously — professionally recording sound and music, conducting video shoots, and editing materials in parallel. The complex also includes portable equipment for field mobile filming at various locations.
The department is a modern academic unit capable of implementing and applying advanced training technologies, methods, and practices for the preparation and employment of units based on the combat experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, aimed at training officers at the tactical level.
Material and Technical Base
The department provides theoretical and practical training in military management based on modern management models and combat experience for tactical-level officers, as well as the study of routine unit management.
Key objectives of the department:
The department is intended for conducting educational activities in the military professional training of learners, as well as participating in scientific activities aimed at ensuring the formation of military leaders in accordance with NATO principles and standards during the educational process at the tactical level of professional military education (L-1) for cadets (students) of the Military Institute.
The main tasks of the department include:
Over the years of the department’s existence, its specialists have trained a number of high-level athletes, including: 2 Masters of Sport of International Class, more than 25 Masters of Sport of Ukraine (in kettlebell lifting, modern military pentathlon, polyathlon, boxing, military-sport all-around, etc.), and over 100 Candidates for Master of Sport of Ukraine. The Military Institute’s teams have repeatedly become champions and prize winners in competitions among higher military educational institutions in various sports.
As a result of the reorganization of the Department of Military Translation and Special Language Training at the end of 2018, and with the aim of optimizing the study of English by cadets of non-linguistic specialties, the Department of Special Language Training (the supporting department) was established.
Main objectives
Since 1994, the Department of Automotive Training has been providing future officers of all specialties at the institute with the theoretical and practical knowledge for the proficient operation of various types of vehicles.
The main efforts of the Department's academic staff are directed towards:
The Sergeant's Council is a collegiate advisory body established to review the results of the evaluation of sergeant personnel (servicemen), conduct a comprehensive assessment of their business, moral, professional, and individual qualities, determine their suitability for the positions they hold, and assess the prospects for their future service utilization.
Main objectives of the Sergeant's Council:
In accordance with current regulatory and legal documents, and with the aim of combining unity of command with the collegiate development of the most important decisions in the Military Institute, the Cadet Council has been established. The purpose of the Council is to ensure cadets fulfill their duties, protect their rights, promote the harmonious development of the cadet's personality, and foster the skills of a future leader in them.
Main objectives of the Cadet Council
The cadets honored by the Military Institute this year.
3rd year
Research is what fascinates me, and it is what I do: I follow international conferences closely. I also try to study well and to stay active in community life, because I am a member of the Military Institute's Cadet Council.
4th year
I have worked very hard and persistently. At the Institute I am always active: I take part in many events, and often organize them myself.
4th year
I always try to be active and hold one of the top places in the ranking, setting an example for my subordinates, because I am a sergeant and a group commander. I also have notable achievements in sport: I am a Candidate Master of Sports in kettlebell lifting. There is room in my life for volunteering too: we often visit our wounded service members undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, as well as children from orphanages.
2nd year
I study well and do active research both at the Institute and beyond it. I also work to improve cadets' everyday life, because I am a member of the Military Institute's Cadet Council.
2nd year
I study a lot, sometimes sacrificing free time I could have spent with friends or family. I already have achievements in the Institute's sporting life too: I am on the VIKNU hand-to-hand combat team, represent our Institute at national competitions and win prizes.
3rd year
Personally, I have become braver and more decisive. I am developing my skills in the Military Scientific Society and showing good results in sport. All of this motivates me and pushes me to keep going and reach new heights.
According to the "Methodological Guidelines on Specific Issues of Development and Implementation of Military Symbolism in the Armed Forces of Ukraine," higher military educational institutions (HMEIs) falling under the competence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine must use sleeve emblems in the form of "Spanish" shields (with a rounded lower part).
The symbolism of the sleeve insignia is based on the ancient helmet as an attribute of the ancient gods of war, science, strategy, and military art: Ares (Mars), Athena (Minerva), and Enyo (Bellona).
The torches are symbols of the "light of knowledge" and excellence in science. According to the Orders of the Minister of Defence of Ukraine 606 and 370 the element on the collar insignia for cadets of higher educational institutions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is crossed torches. The color scheme is based on the color palette of the so-called Red University Building (Chervonyi Korpus) of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, of which the Military Institute is a part.
The Institute's Development Strategy and the associated Operational Plan for its implementation determine the course for the future, establishing priorities and focusing on the Institute's development and the new formation of military leaders. The priority for achieving strategic goals is building up the Institute's capabilities, which are based on knowledge, skills, values, experience, integrity, as well as training methodologies, taking into account the best practices of the world's leading countries.
The Concept envisages the formation of a holistic innovative ecosystem at the Military Institute, capable of ensuring the development of military education, science, and the improvement of activities based on the best domestic and international practices, taking into account the acquired unique military experience, NATO standards, as well as contemporary challenges and threats.
The Concept is a document that defines the directions for the formation of leadership competencies at all levels of the Military Institute's functioning, aimed at the development of the military leader by providing a wide range of professional (specialized) knowledge and fostering intellectual agility: critical, creative, and rational thinking, as well as the ability to make decisions based on ethical norms.
The main objectives of the international cooperation of the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv are:
He was a Soldier, operator of the mortar battery control section, 5th Separate Assault Brigade (24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar"). He studied International Relations. He was killed on February 1, 2024, during a mortar shelling in the area of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast. He was awarded the Order For Courage, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Captain, officer of the Moral and Psychological Support (MPS) section of the brigade, 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade. Graduated in 2020 with a degree in Political Science. He was killed on November 3, 2023, during a missile attack in the area of Zarichne village, Komyshuvakha Territorial Hromada, Zaporizhzhia Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Senior Lieutenant. Graduated in 2019 with a degree in Political Science. He was killed on September 6, 2023, during a mortar shelling in the area of Shakhtarske village, Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast.
He was a Lieutenant Colonel, an officer of the regime service, Mykolaiv Zonal Department of the Military Law Enforcement Service (VSP). He was killed on March 2, 2022, during a tank shelling in the area of Voznesensk, Mykolaiv Oblast. He was awarded the Order For Courage, 3rd Class (posthumously).
She was a Lieutenant Colonel, Chief of the Operations Section of the Headquarters, 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Graduated in 2011 with a degree in GIS. She was killed on July 31, 2023, during a missile attack in the area of Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. She was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Junior Lieutenant (posthumously), a third-year cadet of the training group 312-ps of the Military Humanitarian and Linguistic Faculty. He was killed on February 26, 2022, while conducting defensive operations in the city of Kyiv.
He was a Senior Lieutenant, officer of the battalion's operational planning section, 1st Presidential Brigade of Operational Assignment of the National Guard of Ukraine named after Hetman Petro Doroshenko "Bureviy." He was killed on May 8, 2024, during an artillery shelling in the area of Kreminna, Donetsk Oblast.
He was a Captain. He was killed on May 23, 2026, while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk direction, sustaining multiple shrapnel wounds from an enemy FPV drone, having shielded his group at the cost of his own life.
He was a Senior Lieutenant, commander of the reconnaissance platoon, 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade (11th Separate Motorized Infantry Battalion). Graduated in 2020 with a degree in Political Science. He was killed on March 12, 2022, while performing a combat mission for deep reconnaissance in the area of Stepova Dolyna village, Halytsynivska Territorial Hromada, Mykolaiv Raion, Mykolaiv Oblast.
He was a Lieutenant, officer-psychologist of the artillery division, 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Graduated in 2021 with a degree in Psychology. He was killed on June 30, 2022, during an artillery shelling in the area of Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast. He was awarded the Order For Courage, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Colonel, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Automotive Training of the Faculty of Postgraduate Education. He was killed on February 26, 2022, while conducting defensive operations in the city of Kyiv.
He was a Major, Head of the Special Operations Section, Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Graduated in 2016 with a degree in "International Information." He was killed on September 15, 2022, while performing a combat mission in the area of Bereznehuvate urban-type settlement, Bashtanka Raion, Mykolaiv Oblast, as a result of a shrapnel wound. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Lieutenant, officer-psychologist of the anti-tank division, 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade. Graduated in 2022 with a degree in Psychology. He died on December 11, 2022, from a previously sustained wound at Mechnikov Hospital in Dnipro.
He was a Major, group commander, International Legion of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU). Graduated in 2017 with a degree in "International Information." He was killed on November 7, 2022, during an artillery shelling in the area of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast. Hero of Ukraine (posthumously).
He was a Sergeant, aimer (gunner) of the reconnaissance section, 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Graduated in 2018 with a degree in Psychology. He was killed on November 1, 2023, while performing a combat mission in the area of Avdiivka, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast.
He was a Captain (posthumously), Deputy Commander of the Tank Company for Moral and Psychological Support, 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade. Graduated in 2019 with a degree in Psychology. He was killed on June 10, 2023, during a mortar shelling in the area of Lyman, Kramatorsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Major of Justice (posthumously), commander of a rifle platoon, 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Graduated in 2004 with a degree in Law. He was killed on August 16, 2022, during an artillery shelling in the area of Oleksandrivka village, Izium Raion, Kharkiv Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was an Employee of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), a motor vehicle driver at the garage of the Military Institute. He was killed on February 26, 2022, while conducting defensive operations in the city of Kyiv.
He was a Major, Deputy Commander of the Battalion for Moral and Psychological Support, 38th Combined Training Center of Kharkiv National University of the Air Force. Graduated in 2009 with a degree in Psychology. He was killed on March 1, 2022, by a sniper's shot in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast. He was awarded the Order For Courage, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Colonel (posthumously), Head of the Information and Analytical Work and Monitoring Department, North-Eastern Territorial Directorate of Internal Audit of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (MoD). Graduated in 2002 with a degree in Law. He was killed on February 26, 2022, while performing a combat mission in the area of Novyi Bilous village, Chernihiv Raion, Chernihiv Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Senior Lieutenant, commander of the reconnaissance platoon, 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade. Graduated in 2004 with a degree in Law. He was killed on September 18, 2022, in close combat with the enemy in the area of Zaitseve village, Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast. He was awarded the Order For Courage, 3rd Class.
He was a Senior Lieutenant, military psychologist, officer of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Graduated in 2021 with a degree in Psychology. He was killed on June 5, 2025, while performing a combat mission in the area of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast.
He was a Colonel, Assistant Brigade Commander for Financial and Economic Work – Chief of Service, 125th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade. Graduated in 1998 with a degree in "Finance." He was killed on November 19, 2022, while performing duty in Lviv.
e was a Junior Lieutenant (posthumously), a first-year cadet of the training group 112-ps of the Military Humanitarian and Linguistic Faculty. He was killed on February 26, 2022, while conducting defensive operations in the city of Kyiv.
He was a Captain (posthumously), acting Commander of a company, 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade. Graduated in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. He was killed on September 29, 2022, while performing a combat mission in the area of Vyshche Solone village, Izium Raion, Kharkiv Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Captain. He was killed on July 14, 2025, while performing a combat mission in the area of Voskresenka village, Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast.
He was a Senior Lieutenant, deputy commandant of the detachment, 15th Mobile Border Guard Detachment. Graduated in 2021 with a degree in GIS. He was killed on November 29, 2023, during a mortar shelling in the area of Hrushivka village, Kupiansk Raion, Kharkiv Oblast..
He was a Major (posthumously), group commander, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) (International Legion). Graduated in 2015 with a degree in Journalism. He was killed on June 10, 2022, during the battles for Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
He was a Junior Lieutenant (posthumously), a third-year cadet of the training group 311-ps of the Military Humanitarian and Linguistic Faculty. He was killed on February 26, 2022, while conducting defensive operations in the city of Kyiv.
He was a Senior Lieutenant, officer of the brigade's Moral and Psychological Support (MPS) section, 25th Separate Airborne Brigade. Graduated in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. He was killed on March 26, 2022, during the defense of Toretsk, Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
Major (posthumously) Oleksii Chubashev, call sign "Rekrut" (Recruit), group commander, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) (International Legion). Graduated in 2015 with a degree in Journalism. He was killed on June 10, 2022, during the battles for Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk Oblast. He was awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (posthumously).
Senior Lieutenant Oleksii Rubtsov, call sign "Soldier," commander of the reconnaissance platoon, 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade. Graduated in 2004 with a degree in Law. He was killed on September 18, 2022, in close combat with the enemy in the area of Zaitseve village, Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast. He was awarded the Order For Courage, 3rd Class.