1. European Studies in Ukraine and beyond
Irina Sikorskaya, PhD
Ukrainian Association of Professors and Researchers of European Integration
Jean Monnet Module Holder of the EU Intercultural Dialogue Studies
Donetsk State University of Management in Mariupol

2. European Studies can be considered a coherent ’interdisciplinary area’ based on fundamental questions about the conceptual, cultural, socio-political and economic entity ’Europe’… (P. Morgan, 1999).

3. EU/European Studies
Originated some 60 years ago in Europe European Studies are unique They are of highly interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary character Mostly offered as special disciplines at Bachelor level, Growing number of Master Programs, DD programs PhD studies are often based in European Institutes or Centers of European Studies within universities or Business Schools

4. European Studies in Ukraine
Since late1990s the disciplines were initiated by HEIs, could be established within the international partnership or as an outcome of the joint projects. Academic offer as minors at related specialties at Bachelor level: (law, economics, history, public administration, international relations, business, political sciences, sociology, etc.) Specialization at related specialties at MA programs Kyiv National University named after Shevchenko Master program “International Economic Relations” specialization “Economics of European Integration” DSUM. Specialization European Management in Management of Foreign Economic Activities Master program Kyiv-Mohyla Academy DD program of “German and European Studies»

5. European & EU Studies in Ukraine
Formation of European mentality among pupils, students, civil society groups.
It is a "soft power" of gradual political transformation of the country towards the EU,
Targeted training specialists capable to maintain fruitful relations with the EU in various fields
This is effective tool in protecting positive image of the EU in times of transformations
Platform to have an objective, and comprehensive understanding of the EU’s strengths and weaknesses

6. European Studies graduates subject –related competences
ability to interpret European events, developments and policies in national, regional and local frameworks
ability critically to follow and interpret EU policies
ability critically to follow and interpret ideas and concepts of Europe and European integration
ability to communicate in one’s own and foreign languages using the appropriate terminology
Enhanced intercultural awareness

7. EU Studies graduates’ employability prospects
international organizations;
administrative structures at central, regional and local levels of governance
companies, trading with the European Union;
policy research centers; NGOs; mass media; information centers,
political parties and other organizational structures with a special interest in European affairs.
“The EU Studies Survey. Students views on EU Studies.” (EC Jean Monnet team, July 2014).
Q. Why did you chose EU studies?
A. To acquire solid EU background for an international career 45%

8. Encouraging factors/drawbacks
European Integration – the objective of foreign policy in Ukraine
Internationalization(Europeanizat ion) of HE
Growing demand from applicants
Image of the HEIs
International professorship/ students
International projects
Specific graduates’ skills/ Professional staff development
Quality assurance
Lack of information about best practices, teaching methods, textbooks
Access to the latest international publications in the field
The level of English level proficiency (staff/students)
Low interest of wider academic community to European Studies
Lack of financial support for sustainability of these programs

10. Jean Monnet projects in the world
Between 1989 and 2016 more than 1000 universities in 86 countries throughout the world participated in the Jean Monnet actions, offering Jean Monnet courses as part of their curricula. So far around 4730 Jean Monnet projects in the field of European integration studies have been set up. eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus_en

12. The range of disciplines 2007-2013

13. The range of disciplines 2014-2016

14. JM projects

15. JM projects

16. The Jean Monnet Programme: Benefits
Quality label
It is an instrument for increasing knowledge about the European Union and relations of the EU and partner countries
It stimulates excellence in teaching and research on European integration processes
Academic networking and exchange of information
It is extremely valuable for university for integration into EHEA
It is extremely valuable for Ukraine to be positioned in the common European area
Obtaining extra financing

17. JM projects application
Application Form
evidence of academic added value, promotion of European Union studies
multidisciplinary synergies and openness to civil society
to give greater visibility to this field of study at a national level.
to foster the dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers, in particular to enhance governance of EU policies
to contribute to stimulating knowledge on the European integration process and to enhancing the visibility

18. Areas for Improvement To make our efforts visible and tangible
To rethink –what “Teaching activities” are
(networking with colleagues, participating in the conferences/seminars of JM community)
To achieve the goals of the projects stated in the application form
To ease bureaucratic, time-consuming, administrative procedures to implement projects in universities
To Involve of students on projects and extra-curricular activities
To improve Internal and external dissemination of results

21. Thank you all for your attention! aprei.ukraine@gmail.com