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INVITATIONINVITATION toto OdessaOdessa I.I.MechnikovI.I.Mechnikov NationalNational UniversityUniversity WWW.ONU.EDU.UAWWW.ONU.EDU.UA Odessa I. I. Mechnikov University National Now in your hands you are holding an invitation to Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University(ONU), which is one of the oldest educational establishments in Ukraine. In this issue you can learn about the extensive historic past of the University as well as its current educational, scientific and social work of thousands of teachers, scientific researchers and students. Our University is a traditional educational establishment, which meets all European standards. The University prepares specialists in the main areas of humanities and science. Today, in the 21st century, Ukraine is facing new economic and political challenges. For this reason, we have started preparing specialists in management, international relations and international economic relations, political studies, sociology, journalism, microbiology and many other contemporary disciplines. RECTOR of Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National The University’s work has received positive recognition and appreciation from many University European educational and scientific Dr.Sc. in Political Sciences , centres. Our University has become a Merited Person of Ukraine in the field of member of the International science and technology, Association of Universities. ONU Professor I.N.Koval takes part in all the events connected with higher education, which are organised by this international organisation. Exchange programmes for both students and teachers are also continuously in progress. Hundreds of Outstanding European Education overseas students receive education at ONU. Internationally recognised I genuinely believe, that cooperation with diploma our University will help you to enhance your future prospects in society, achieve top results in your professional Main objective: preparation of work, whether you are a scientist, a teacher, or a social worker. qualified specialists in their specific areas. Welcome to Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University INVITATION TO ODESSA I.I. MECHNIKOV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CONTENTSCONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................2 PART 1. ODESSA..............................................................5 •«the City I see in my dreams…»................................. 5 •Cultural Life of the See Pearl......................................6 •Infrastructure................................................................7 •Recreation........................................................................7 PART 2. UNIVERSITY: history, distinguished scientists and graduates ................................................8 PART 3. EDUCATION....................................................14 •Institutes:.......................................................................15 •Institute of Postgraduate Education & Innovation, •Institute of Mathematics, Economics and Mechanics, Institute of Sociological Studies, Institutes of ONU •in Illichivsk and Pervomaisk. •Faculties: .........................................................................17 •Biology, Geology & Geography, History, Romance & Germanic Philology, Physics, Philology, Philosophy, Chemistry, Economics and Law •Subdivisions of pre-university education:................21 • Preparatory department for overseas students, •Faculty for pre-university education, •Business & Social Work College PART 4. SCIENCE, INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS.............................................................24 PART 5. CAMPUS...........................................................28 •University Buildings •Students’ Campus •Food, Health & Safety •Scientific Library and Museums •Publications, Cultural Life and Sports •University Recreation Centre WWW.ONU.EDU.UA 1 GeneralGeneral InformationInformation Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University Founded 13 May, 1865 Names 1865-1920 Emperor’s NovorossiyaNovorossiya University (ENU) 1920-1932 Odessa Institute of Public Education (IPE) Contacts Address:Address: Dvoryanskaya street, 2, 1932-1945 Odessa State Odessa, 65082, Ukraine (Main University(ОSU) building) 1945-2000 Odessa I.I. Telephones/Telephones/ fax:fax: Mechnikov State +38 048 723 52 54 University(ОSU) +38 048 723 35 15 Since 2000 - Odessa I.I. Website: Mechnikov National www.onuonu.eduedu.uaua University(ОNU) Rector’s e-mail: [email protected]@onu.edu.ua 2 INVITATION TO ODESSA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GeneralGeneral InformationInformation Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University FACTS and NUMBERS Status and License 9 laureates of the state Accreditation Level IV prizes; 57 academicians(National Degrees: Academy of Sciences of Bachelor of Arts and Science Ukraine, State and Public Specialist academies); 141 Doctors of Master of Arts and Science Sciences, Full Professors; Post Graduate Studies 591 Candidates of Doctorate Sciences,(PhD) associate professors and senior Type of Property : lecturers work at ONU. state 14 thousand students are currently studying at the University, amongst them - 450 overseas students from 40 countries. Currently 28 scientific research departments are functioning at the University, 14 problematic and branch laboratories, 7 scientific centres, 5 research institutes. Students obtain qualifications in 47 main specialities, at 5 institutes, at 9 faculties and at 2 pre- university education departments. WWW.ONU.EDU.UA 3 UniversityUniversity DivisionsDivisions NUMBERS Number of Staff 3 500 3 500 Institute ofInstitutes Mathematics, Number of Economics and Mechanics (IME Students Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) 14 000 Institute of Postgraduate М) Education & Innovation (IPEI) Business and Social Studies College of IPEI(Higher Education Establishment, accreditation level ІІ Illichevsk Institute ONU.) I.I.Mechnikov Pervomaysk Institute ONU I.I.Mechnikov Biology Faculties: Geology & Geography Chemistry History Romance & Germanic Philology Physics Phylology Philosophy Economics and Law Pre-University education Subdivisions Preparatory Department for Overseas Students Faculty for Pre-University education for ukrainian citizens 4 INVITATION TO ODESSA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 1.1. OdessaOdessa PARTPART flavour The University is The actual location of the University determineslocatcated in the the educational standards, sets the mood laforrge sthet Bl acackk Sea learning process and adds its unique local city, which is an important ccuulturaall and industrial centre. As well as being a sea resort, Odessa is also a trading port Odessa was founded by a Decree of the «There is a city which I see in my dreams…» to the rapid development of Odessa. ХІХ from ,a where variety it ofis nowethnic the backgrounds city centre, ents, Tatar temples and Lithuanian Two centuriesEmpress Catherineago, in 1794,the the Great city inof 1794. Originally there was a sea port construction, which inevitably lead ects from Russia, Ukraine, rkish port edof duringHacibey. the epoch of its rise – in Peopleformed of different the history nationalities of this city.and Here untries turned the steppe into a would exist Greek and Italian settlem palaces as well asХХ thecenturies. Tu Outstanding architbuildings Odessa is renowned for The modern– beginning face of of Odessa was formd along Frenchan endearing Boulevard. and even mythical Austria, Poland, Germany and other co modern European city with wide boulevards and spacious theatres. Alongside formal looking administrative its flamboyant palaces dotte ХХI century retained its image of 5 Odessacity, where everyone would prosper and always stay in a good mood. Odessa has been also recognised as the capital of humour. WWW.ONU.EDU.UA Cultural Life of the Sea Pearl Being the economic capital of Southern Ukraine, Odessa has always attracted not only businessmen but also people closely connected with art and culture. One of the first Opera Houses in Eastern Europe was opened here. In Odessa there is also the oldest archeological Museum in Ukraine. In our city a lot of outstanding artists, writers, poets and sculpturers lived and worked. Amongst them were А.Pushkin, N.Gogol, L.Ukrainka, I.Bunin, I.Babel, K. Paustovskyi, Shalom-Aleikhem , К.Kostandi, I,Aivazovskiy, B. Eduards and many others. Representatives from over a hundred different nationalities created the flavoured image of the city with a versatile culture. Today Odessa has 10 up-and- running theatres, film studio, and almost 50 museums. Odessa also stages some international events, such as film and music festivals. The most famous cultural event of the city is – Yumorina, the annual humour festival, which takes place on 1st April, Fool’s day. 6 INVITATION TO ODESSA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY InfrastructureInfrastructure Odessa has a well-developed Odessa is a purpose- infrastructure. It has a population of built city with the over 1 million people. Odessa is one of streets designed on a the biggest place on the Black Sea. It grid system. It has stretches from the North to the South always attracted along the sea line for over 40 kilometers.– different people by the city’s agglomeration faces the sea. being both natural and exquisite. In Odessa there are: an international airport, international sea port, bus station and railway station, well- developed transport connections, medical centres with highly qualified medical staff as well as higher education establishments, cultural, recreation and sports centres. HolidaysHolidays inin UkrainianUkrainianOdessa is a holiday PalmyraPalmyra resort. Sea