Mohyla Trivium LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
A multidisciplinary bachelor's program that prepares you for a multifaceted life
МОГИЛЯНСЬКИЙ ТРИВІУМ:
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
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Mohyla Trivium: Liberal Arts and Sciences
A new interdisciplinary bachelor's program at NaUKMA for those who want to think beyond a single major
The program combines humanities, socio-economic, and natural-technical sciences, developing students' ability to think broadly, work within complex systems, and responsibly build their own educational path.
This isn't "a bit of everything." This is thinking at a higher level.
A strong intellectual foundation
Several fields of knowledge in one bachelor's program. You understand the world more deeply than through a single profession.
Your own educational path
You choose the courses, directions, and topics that excite you. Education adapts to your interests and goals.
Continuous mentorship throughout your studies
You learn in direct contact with successful representatives of business, government, and the civic sector. This environment shapes the scale of your thinking and ambition.
Real interdisciplinary experience
Working in teams on real projects and challenges. This is how the thinking needed for modern professions and leadership roles is developed.
The program is designed for those who:
Understands that success in life is about the freedom to choose your own path
Don't want to limit yourself to a single major in higher education, and will study at the intersection of fields to understand how they work together.
Ready to go beyond the familiar
Are looking for a university that's not "just for the diploma," but a space for growth — where questions are asked, ideas are debated, phenomena are examined from many angles, and curiosity is valued.
Wants to be able to make sense of complex topics
Aren't afraid of challenges, unconventional educational formats, new ideas, and high standards for yourself, and are looking for a community that supports your self-fulfillment.
Wants to study what interests you
Throughout your studies, you independently choose the courses, directions, and topics that truly interest you: society, economics, humanities, computer technology, ecology and biodiversity...
How is the program structured?
● First-year students take a set of introductory courses designed specifically for this program● The program's working languages are Ukrainian and English● Study of a second foreign language● Interdisciplinary projects, pop-up courses, and mentorship support throughout the entire course of study● Starting from year 2, each student chooses a primary educational track and elective courses from each of the other tracks. This shapes an INDIVIDUAL educational path for every student
Is this program an educational experiment?
Liberal Arts and Sciences – is a model tested over decades, one that has long been shaping leaders in the US and Europe.
Now, for the first time in this format, it's coming to Ukraine.
Global experience, not a local experimentModern Liberal Arts and Sciences programs:● emerged in the US in the late 19th–early 20th century;● took shape as a mature educational model between 1920 and 1970;● after 2000, became a global standard and today are offered at more than 160 universities worldwide — from the US and Canada to leading universities in Europe.
Why is this important right now?The world is changing faster than professions can keep up.What was stable yesterday needs to be rethought today.
Liberal Arts and Sciences doesn't prepare you for a single profession or give you a narrow specialization. This approach to education is aimed at developing tools for thinking — the ability to work with complexity, make decisions in crisis conditions, and create new solutions where old ones no longer work.
Why is "Mohylanka" doing this?
Historically, NaUKMA was a university of broad education: it taught people to think, debate, and combine knowledge from different fields. It was this very logic of education beyond narrow specialties that shaped a generation of thinkers, reformers, and statesmen who defined the course of history: Hryhorii Skovoroda, Ivan Mazepa, and Pylyp Orlyk.
It was on this same logic that the modern National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" was revived. Since then, all educational programs at NaUKMA have been built on the principles of freedom to choose disciplines, interdisciplinarity, and critical thinking — the very same principles known worldwide as Liberal Arts Education.
Today, "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" is taking the next, logical step. It is the first in Ukraine to launch a full-fledged interdisciplinary Liberal Arts and Sciences bachelor's program — not as an experiment, but as a natural continuation of its own tradition and a global trend.
The program was created within the framework of the international EU Erasmus+ project LibArt_UA, in partnership with leading European universities. "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" acts as the national coordinator, responsible for the implementation and development of Liberal Arts and Sciences educational programs in Ukraine.
Partner universities of the project
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FAQ
About program
What is the tuition fee for the program?
The tuition fee is UAH 9,500/month (UAH 95,000/year)
Is it possible to get a discount on tuition?
In accordance with the state grant program, students studying on a contract basis who achieve high scores on the NMT (National Multi-Subject Test) may receive partial state funding for their studies: https://osvita.ua/consultations/bachelor/92615/#google_vignette
The procedure for receiving tuition compensation for children of combat veterans and other privileged categories is described on the website of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine: https://mva.gov.ua/prescenter/category/86-novini/yak-otrimati-kompensatsiu-za-navchannya-ditey-veteraniv-ta-veteranok-u-zakladah-peredvischoi-abo-vischoi-osvitiWhat are the NMT weighting coefficients for admission?
Ukrainian Language — 0.35
Mathematics — 0.4
History — 0.25
Foreign Language — 0.3
(The weighting coefficients are identical to those for the "Sociology" specialty)If this is a bachelor's program without a specific major, what will be written on the diploma?
In accordance with the Law "On Higher Education," the diploma of a graduate of an interdisciplinary educational program indicates the degree obtained and the name of the educational program. This means that our graduates' diplomas will read: "Bachelor, educational program 'Mohyla Trivium: Liberal Arts & Sciences.'" The diploma supplement will list the full range of courses completed.
Will a student of this program receive a state-issued or an internationally recognized diploma?
Since 2019, the concept of a "state-standard diploma" has been abolished, so universities now issue their own diplomas, the value of which now depends solely on the institution's reputation and prestige. The term "internationally-recognized diploma" actually refers to having a European Diploma Supplement and international accreditation, which allows the document to be recognized worldwide without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Kyiv-Mohyla Academy issues its own diploma with a mandatory European supplement. This ensures graduates enjoy both high status on the Ukrainian market and official recognition of their qualification abroad.How is the program different from traditional specialties?
The program is not tied to a specific specialty and allows the student, over the course of 4 years, to study disciplines from various fields while exploring their own interests. The possibility of creating interdisciplinary programs has been approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
What do students study in the 1st year?
The key task for a first-year student on the LAS program is to "learn how to learn in a new way." In the first weeks and months, students need to adapt to university learning culture, rethink their experience of school education, and develop skills in independent inquiry, ambitious idea-generation, and active authorship of their own educational path.
In the first year, students of the "Trivium" program are offered unique, specially designed disciplines (interdisciplinary courses) aimed at developing critical and analytical thinking, broadening their worldview, building the ability to examine topics from multiple perspectives, engage in well-reasoned debate, and generate original ideas. In parallel, students master professional communication skills in Ukrainian and English, develop mathematical knowledge and basic programming skills for data analysis, begin studying a second foreign language, and get acquainted with the tools of research activity.
● The "Liberal Arts and Sciences" Worldview — Tools, Context, Approaches
● Being Human: Existential Challenges in a Digital Society
● Philosophy of Knowledge and Scientific Communication
● The Art of Scientific Research
● Grand Challenges of Our Time: An Interdisciplinary Approach
● Academic and Professional Communication in Ukrainian and English
● Society, State, Economy: Historical Perspective and Modernity
● Environmental Sustainability: Technological, Cultural, Economic, and Social Dimensions
● Interdisciplinary Research Methods
● Mathematical Thinking and Data & Systems Analysis
● Basic Programming for Data Analysis and Research
● Project 1
● Second Foreign Language
● Basic General Military TrainingEverything about elective courses in years 2–4 of study.
List of elective courses within 3 educational tracks
In addition to 8–9 courses from the main track, each student selects 2–3 courses from every additional track every year (the total number of ECTS credits per year must reach 44)What is a pop-up course, and what makes it unique?
This is a short-term learning program that appears for a limited time and is usually dedicated to one specific topic or skill.
Key features of a pop-up course: a narrow focus (one topic or practical skill), an intensive format (heavy on practice, minimal theory), and experimentation (new formats or topics)What projects do students work on?
Practical or research projects carried out in the first, second, and third years of study, guided by faculty mentors. While working on these projects, students collaborate in interdisciplinary teams on real-world tasks from the fields of business, civic organizations, and local or state government. Through these projects, students gain practical skills in research, problem-solving, project management, presentation, teamwork, and more.
About NaUKMA
What additional opportunities does NaUKMA offer its students?
At "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy," student initiatives are actively supported — Mohylanka students have created art, sports, and music groups, run their own stand-up comedy club, and actively shape their own student life through self-governance. Learn more here
For talented students, there is a broad system of scholarships and grants to support their studies.Is there an opportunity for international exchange for students?
Mohylanka students have many opportunities to participate in international study programs, research, and projects
Is there a dormitory for students from other cities?
Information about accommodation for students from other cities is available here
Is it easy to find a job after graduation?
A diploma from "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" is highly valued by employers as a mark of quality education. In addition, the academy has a Career Center that helps graduates and employers find each other.
Why should you get your higher education at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy?
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