School of Foreign Languages
History of the School
The history of the School of Foreign Languages dates back to 1930, when the N. K. Krupska Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages was founded in Kharkiv — one of the first higher education institutions in Ukraine specializing in training foreign language specialists.
Today, the School of Foreign Languages at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University continues these traditions, combining classical education with modern approaches to teaching. It trains highly qualified specialists in the field of foreign philology, translation, and secondary education who are fluent in two, three, or more foreign languages and are able to successfully realize their potential in the Ukrainian and international educational and professional spheres.
Educational Process
The School of Foreign Languages at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University is a powerful educational and scientific center that combines classical university traditions with modern innovative approaches to language education.
More than 160 highly qualified teachers work in the six departments of the School, including 18 doctors of science and 67 Candidates of Science and Doctors of Philosophy. The School trains: bachelors of philology (4 years of study); bachelor teachers specializing in “Secondary Education (Language and Literature)” (4 years of study); masters of philology (1.5 years of study).
A Bachelor of Philology obtains the first level of higher education in the field of foreign philology and has the right to work as a teacher or translator of two foreign languages. A Bachelor of Education obtains an education in the field of secondary education and receives the qualification of a teacher of a general secondary education institution.
A Master of Philology obtains the second level of higher education and has the right to work as a teacher and translator of two or more foreign languages.
Training is carried out on a full-time and part-time basis.
During the period of military time, the educational process can be organized in a mixed or distance format.
The School also provides the opportunity to obtain a second higher education or retraining in the field of foreign philology.
The School teaches English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
In addition to language training, students master fundamental and professionally oriented disciplines, in particular: introduction to linguistics, history of foreign literature, pedagogy and methods of teaching foreign languages, introduction to literary studies, philosophy, methodology of integrated teaching of a subject and a foreign language, global issues of language and society, and digital applications in language and literature teaching.
A Bachelor of Philology obtains the first level of higher education in the field of foreign philology and has the right to work as a teacher or translator of two foreign languages. A Bachelor of Education obtains an education in the field of secondary education and receives the qualification of a teacher of a general secondary education institution.
A Master of Philology obtains the second level of higher education and has the right to work as a teacher and translator of two or more foreign languages.
Training is carried out on a full-time and part-time basis.
During the period of military time, the educational process can be organized in a mixed or distance format.
In addition to language training, students master fundamental and professionally oriented disciplines, in particular: introduction to linguistics, history of foreign literature, pedagogy and methods of teaching foreign languages, introduction to literary studies, philosophy, methodology of integrated teaching of a subject and a foreign language, global problems of language and society, digital applications in language and literature teaching.
Students also have elective courses on translation and foreign philology problems.
The School trains specialists of the third level of higher education — Doctors of Philosophy in the specialty 035 / B11 “Philology.” Scientific research is conducted within the framework of the school's leading scientific schools, in particular: linguistic studies, translation studies and translation teaching methodology, and literary studies. Teachers and students are actively involved in scientific activities: they publish articles in domestic and international publications, participate in conferences, symposiums, and other academic events. The school publishes the “Bulletin of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Series: Foreign Philology,” as well as international electronic journals.
Today, the School of Foreign Languages has over 1,300 students, including international students.
Education is available on both a budgetary and contract basis.
The School of Foreign Languages is a space of opportunities, academic growth, and international cooperation, where every student can realize their potential in the world of languages, culture, and translation.
The School's facilities meet modern requirements:
- computer classrooms with Internet access,
- classrooms for simultaneous interpreting training,
- video and audio equipment for language training.
The School's teachers regularly update teaching materials, introduce digital tools into the educational process, and create opportunities for the development of philological science, teaching skills, and intercultural communication.
The School has a strong material and technical base, which includes computer classrooms, a simultaneous interpreting lab, and a computer network with Internet access. One of the important steps in the School's development in this direction was the opening of the Multimedia SmartLab, implemented with the support of the EU Erasmus+ project “Modernization of University Foreign Language Education Programs Based on Integration with Information Technologies” (DigiFLEd).
Additional Education
The International Language Training and Certification Center offers certificate programs in foreign languages for scientific and pedagogical workers, students of our university, and other educational institutions. The training is aimed at developing communicative competence in English, French, German, and Spanish in accordance with international standards.
The center also conducts exams to determine foreign language proficiency, which helps participants assess their language skills and choose the optimal learning path.
In addition, the center is an official partner of Pearson English International Certificate, an internationally recognized exam that certifies English proficiency from A1 to C2. Successful completion of the test allows you to obtain a certificate that is recognized by universities, employers, and educational institutions around the world.
The center's programs combine modern teaching methods, interactive resources, and an individual approach to each student, ensuring a high level of language training and competitiveness at the international level.
Dean
Svitlana Andriivna Virotchenko
PhD in Philology, Associate Professor
Phone: +380 (99) 683-42-27
E-mail: s.a.virotchenko@karazin.ua
Address: 61022, Kharkiv, Maidan Svobody, 4, main building, room 7-63
Deputy Dean for Scientific and Methodological Work
Iryna Avdienko
PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Phone: +380 (50) 947-65-00
E-mail: i.m.avdeenko@karazin.ua
Address: 61022, Kharkiv, Maidan Svobody, 4, main building, room 7-62
Deputy Dean for Academic Work
Onishchenko Natalia Anatoliivna
PhD in Philological Sciences, Associate Professor
Phone: +380 (50) 287-54-16
E-mail: n.a.onishchenko@karazin.ua
Address: 61022, Kharkiv, Maidan Svobody, 4, main building, room 7-68
Deputy Dean for Organizational and Educational Work
Iryna Anatoliivna Kiriyachenko
Teacher at the Department of Oriental Languages and Intercultural Communication
Phone: +380 (99) 733-44-65
E-mail: kiriyachenko@karazin.ua
Address: 61022, Kharkiv, Maidan Svobody, 4, main building, room 7-62
Deputy Dean for International Activity
Matviychuk Olga Mykolayivna
Senior Teacher, Department of Foreign Languages for Professional Direction
Phone: +380 (99) 947-45-03
E-mail: o.m.matviichuk@karazin.ua
Address: 61022, Kharkiv, Maidan Svobody, 4, main building, room 10-10