The university's social responsibility is manifested through knowledge operations in various forms: scientific research, partnership, consulting, social entrepreneurship, and charitable activities.

Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University  takes an active social position and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals in its activities. 

The mission of the KNEU named after V. Hetman is realized through contributing to social development through research, generating new knowledge, its dissemination, and training competitive specialists and creative individuals.
https://youtu.be/J0R_xysx5Yo

The social responsibility of the V. Hetman Kyiv National University of Economics provides for:

• Responsible attitude towards the provision of educational services, clients, employees, and partners.
• Harmonious coexistence and interaction with society, participation in solving urgent social problems.
• Promoting sustainable development, health and well-being of society.
• Compliance with applicable legislation and international standards of conduct.

 THE Impact Rankings​

KNEU named after V. Hetman annually participates in the international  University Impact Rankings  ( THE Impact Rankings ) from the British rating agency Times Higher Education. The ranking evaluates the activities of universities in terms of the level of positive impact on society, economy and environment and their involvement in achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals approved by the UN General Assembly.  

KNEU in the international university impact ranking THE Impact Rankings 2025  
KNEU in the international university impact ranking THE Impact Rankings 2024
KNEU in the international university impact ranking THE Impact Rankings 2023
KNEU in THE Impact Rankings 2022
KNEU in the international university impact ranking THE University Impact Rankings 2020  (ukr.) /  KNEU in THE University Impact Rankings 2020  (EN)

Global sustainable development ranking “ QS World University Rankings: Sustainability ”  

KNEU named after V. Hetman has entered  the global sustainable development ranking “QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025”, which is compiled by the British analytical company specializing in higher education, QS Quacquarelli Symonds. The ranking, launched in 2022, identifies the best universities in the world that demonstrate a commitment to a more sustainable existence and achieve outstanding results in areas related to social impact, environmental sustainability and good governance (ESG). When forming the ranking, QS evaluates the activities of universities in solving environmental, social and governance problems, considering them not only as centers of education and research, but also as employers, and takes into account external evidence - from the achievements of graduates in the field of science and technology to solve climate problems, to the impact of research conducted within the framework of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

Vadym Hetman Kyiv National University of Economics in the “QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025”
Vadym Hetman Kyiv National University of Economics in the “QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026”     /     KNEU positions in the international QS Sustainability 2026 ranking

United Nations Academic Impact Initiative (UNAI) 

Vadym Hetman Kyiv National University of Economics is  a participant in the UN Academic Impact  Initiative  (UNAI) .  

https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/page/activity-reports
Report on cooperation with the UN / UNAI MEMBER ACTIVITY REPORTS 2013-2014 Kyiv National Economic University

Public organization "Agency of Social Projects" of the V. Hetman Kyiv National University

NGO "Agency for Social Projects" (ASP) is a voluntary association of students, postgraduates, and teachers of Kyiv National Economic University who organize and initiate social projects and cooperate with private companies, state authorities, and non-profit organizations in Ukraine and the world.

ASP involves students in participating in the international student organization "Enactus", which helps students change the world for the better today and realize their own potential for further development as future business leaders. "Enactus" creates a platform for gaining life-changing experiences for many people and provides a new generation of young talents with the necessary knowledge and skills to build successful companies, strong societies and a world with greater opportunities for everyone.

The Social Projects Agency was founded in Kiev National Economic University as a result of joining the United Nations Academic Impact Project in 2012. The video presents the results of Agency's activity: www.youtube.com/embed/zPlZSiZr5Qc

Enactus KNEU

Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together students, educators, and business leaders who use the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and living standards of people with diverse needs. Led by mentors from universities and businesses, Enactus students around the world create and implement projects to empower people. These experiences not only transform their lives, but also develop talent and potential for leadership in a complex and challenging world.

Social projects implemented by the  Enactus  team of the V. Hetman Kyiv National University:

• Pastileco is a project aimed at increasing the level of women's entrepreneurship in the regions of Ukraine and creating a new sales market for their products. Veterans Hub 4.5.0 is a project aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills among ATO veterans to start their own business.
• Opportunity Jar is a project aimed at teaching professional baking skills and further socializing young people with mental disabilities, namely young people and children with mental disabilities and their parents from the organization "Gornyatko Dobroty".
• School of Adult Life - a project aimed at: providing knowledge on financial issues through the use of an online platform and the implementation of a blended learning system in educational institutions, currently in an orphanage in the city of Horodna.
• The all-Ukrainian social project iLearn is a joint project of the Public Union "OSVITORIYA" and the Enactus KNEU team to prepare children from orphanages, boarding schools, and low-income families for external independent assessment (EIA).
• More about the UN goals in Enactus projects: 
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ltO3lkM2MxRdSQMgZ_Dcbr0EzPKmopKt/view?usp=sharing

More information about the Enactus project: http://enactuskneu.tilda.ws/projects

Social and charitable initiatives at KNEU:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V-BPdSDjZfJF8kgds-m4RKNd4x8calyo/view?usp=sharing