Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University

The University of Luhansk (officially the Taras Shevchenko National University of Luhansk, often referred to as LNU), is the oldest university in Donbas region and has a reputation as one of Ukraine's most prestigious universities. Following the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine and the establishment of Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), two independent institutions claim to represent this university. One continues to operate on the same campus as before in Luhansk, while the other operates from Ukraine-controlled Starobilsk.

U of Luhansk grew out of an association of professors in the city of Luhansk that was formed by the Soviet authorities as Teachers' Training Institute in 1921.

The University of Luhansk is often referred to as the best regional educational establishment in Ukraine. In addition to cultural and practical participation in the work of the Ukrainian society, the University participates in international projects such as MBA joint program with Franklin Pierce University.

Founded in 1921, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Starobilsk (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Luhansk Oblast.

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University (LTSNU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University (LTSNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the unit rank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.