Lviv University

About

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, often referred to simply as Lviv University, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Ukraine and Eastern Europe, renowned for its deep-rooted traditions in both humanities and natural sciences. Academically, it is particularly strong in Law, Philology, History, International Relations, and various Natural Science disciplines. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment with a dedicated International Education Center that facilitates exchange programs like Erasmus+, provides preparatory language courses, and supports visa and accommodation needs. A growing number of English-taught Master's programs are available, enhancing accessibility for non-Ukrainian speakers. Its most distinctive characteristic is its continuous operation since 1661, making it a historical cornerstone of education in the region.

Background

The Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (named after Ivan Franko, Ukrainian: Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка, romanized: Lvivskyi natsionalnyi universytet imeni Ivana Franka) is a state-sponsored university in Lviv, Ukraine. Since 1940 the university is named after Ukrainian poet Ivan Franko. The university is the oldest institution of higher learning in continuous operation in present-day Ukraine, dating from 1661 when John II Casimir, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, granted it its first royal charter. Over the centuries, it has undergone various transformations, suspensions, and name changes that have reflected the geopolitical complexities of this part of Europe. The present institution can be dated to 1940.

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