Development of University Education in Western Ukraine: Social and Economic Aspects

Abstract

The primary objective of the article is to provide a substantive basis for recommendations concerning the advancement of university education in Western Ukraine in connection with specific factors of regional socioeconomic development. A retrospective analysis of the socioeconomic landscape in Western Ukraine has been conducted as a foundational step toward the subsequent evolution of university education. Furthermore, through a combination of theoretical exploration and the analysis of pertinent statistical data, a comprehensive retrospective evaluation of the state of university education in the region has been undertaken, with the aim of elucidating its alignment or divergence in relation to the prevailing circumstances precipitated by the Russian war of aggression.Recommendations for the enhancement of university education have been formulated, guided by the imperative to address the unique exigencies of the region comprehensively. The proposed recommendations, if implemented, are anticipated to satisfy the educational requirements of the region.An analysis of socioeconomic factors and contemporary trends in the development of Western Ukraine, which serves as a prerequisite for the exploration of the trajectory of university education in the region, is presented in the article. The article also delves into an examination of the research and educational potential, the current developmental status, and the competitive standing of university education within the region. It was stated that the ongoing evolution of university education in Western Ukraine must be attributed to a number of socio-economic factors stemming from the Russian war of aggression. These factors encompass the escalating significance of the region as a transit zone for internally displaced persons and migrants, the relocation of enterprises and companies, the fortification of cross-border cooperation, alterations in the employment landscape, and augmented demand for professions in construction, renewable energy, and the IT sector.