Chief Rabbi of Dnipro and the region Shmuel Kaminezky visited the AUK Dnipro Campus, which operates at the Menorah Center and is the Dnipro educational space of the American University Kyiv. During his visit, the Chief Rabbi learned about the campus’s facilities, its academic and student infrastructure, and the educational opportunities this project offers young people in Dnipro.
Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezky was given a tour of the AUK Dnipro Campus by Campus Manager Yulia Orel and Student Engagement Consultant Bohdan Yermakov. The Rabbi was shown the classrooms, spaces for independent study and student activities, and was briefed on the campus’s development in Dnipro. During the visit, special attention was paid to the fact that AUK Dnipro Campus is a unique educational project initiated and supported by Ukrainian businessmen. It not only provides access to modern, international-level higher education in their hometown, but also provides special support to ensure access to such education for Ukrainian students, including those of Jewish descent.
A discussion of AUK Dnipro Campus grant programs was a key highlight of the meeting. University representatives briefed the Chief Rabbi on the extensive grant support system provided by Ukrainian businesses, through which sponsors can cover up to 95% of tuition for students from Dnipro and Ukraine. The rabbi was also informed about the possibility of special grants for students with Jewish roots, which can cover up to 99% of tuition. This opportunity to make a modern, world-class education by American standards accessible to young people in Dnipro, including those from the Jewish community, makes the project extremely promising and significant for creating a modern, forward-looking society. Such support for social development has always been a priority for the Jewish Community of Dnipro.
The AUK Dnipro Campus is both a division of American University Kyiv and an important part of the ecosystem of the renowned INSPIRA business community, where students receive an education based on American standards, following the programs and methodological support of Arizona State University. Instruction is provided in English, allowing students to successfully prepare for a global career without leaving Ukraine. The Dnipro campus began developing in 2024, when master’s programs were launched, and the first undergraduate programs began enrolling in 2025. Today, over 100 students are studying at the AUK Dnipro Campus, offering young people from Dnipro the opportunity to pursue an international-level higher education in their hometown, combining academic preparation with practical orientation and a modern university environment.
It is worth noting that the American University Kyiv is one of the most prominent new university projects in Ukraine. Its development began in 2020, and the official launch in Kyiv took place in 2022. Today, AUK has approximately 650 students, and the university is among the leaders in Ukrainian higher education, ranking among the top four universities in Ukraine based on the average NMT score among applicants. AUK’s main campus is located in the historic Kyiv River Station building on Poshtova Square, and the Dnipro Campus has become an important step in the university’s expansion and presence in Ukraine’s regions.
AUK’s educational programs are based on the curricula of Arizona State University and are focused on current global requirements in business, management, and technology. AUK Dnipro Campus students have access to ASU’s academic content, modern educational technologies, and international teaching, and can develop an educational trajectory leading to both Ukrainian and American degrees. Practical projects, teamwork, internships, and exposure to the real business environment are important components of the curriculum. A key advantage is the opportunity, if desired, to complete education in the United States and receive either a Ukrainian or American diploma.
The AUK Dnipro Campus is currently developing undergraduate programs in business administration, global management, software engineering and artificial intelligence, and marketing. The development of the undergraduate program in Dnipro was made possible by the university’s collaboration with the leading business community INSPIRA, which further connects education with the real-world needs of the modern economy and opens the door to practical
The AUK campus in Dnipro is located in the Menorah Center and occupies over 1,000 square meters of modern educational space. It features equipped classrooms for classes and workshops, areas for self-study, a library, a student hub, spaces for teamwork, communication, and various university events. An important part of campus life are student clubs, hackathons, meetings with entrepreneurs and experts, team projects, and other formats, thanks to which the university environment goes far beyond the usual lectures and classes.
“In 2024, 32 master’s students began their studies at AUK Dnipro Campus, in 2025, another 24 master’s students and 54 bachelor’s students entered the campus, and this year, on August 28, the first graduation of master’s students who completed two-year studies will take place,” says Yulia Orel, head of AUK Dnipro Campus, “we are sincerely grateful to the Jewish community of Dnipro and our partners for their trust. Together, we are creating an educational space that combines international academic standards, a culture of mutual support, and the desire to change the future of Ukraine through education. Rabbi Kaminezky blessing to create a center for modern education in the Menorah was also important for us. He participated in the opening of the academic year and personally visited the campus to assess the opportunities that are open to the youth of Dnipro, because the university unites the business community of Dnipro and Ukraine and opens up broad prospects for Ukrainian youth, in particular for those who feel part of a united and united Jewish community of Dnipro under the leadership of Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezky.
You can get more detailed information about AUK Dnipro Campus programs, admission requirements, and grant opportunities at:
Official AUK website: https://auk.edu.ua
AUK Dnipro Campus page: https://auk.edu.ua/ua/dnipro-campus
Bachelor’s programs: https://auk.edu.ua/ua/bachelors
Instagram AUK Dnipro Campus: https://www.instagram.com/auk_dnipro_campus
For consultation, you can contact the campus representative Bohdan Ermakov by phone +38 (099) 123-80-22 (Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp).
