The history of KPI

The idea of establishment of technical educational institution occurred to sugar mill workers of south-west regions. On 18th of January 1880 with the active support of the head of Kyiv exchange committee N. Hryakov it was decided to open the subscription for donation-raising.

A Short History: Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

It presents the history of one of the oldest and most prestigious technical universities of Ukraine, its structure, milestones. Particular attention is given to the most important achievement in the training of highly qualified engineering personnel, activities of leading scientific schools, directions, contributing to the further development of the Ukrainian economy, science and technology.

Elio Sala in Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute: another address

Among the numerous Kyiv buildings decorated by Elio Sala (the most famous is the House with Chimeras), the literature also mentions the main building of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. However, the works made by the Italian master in the mechanical workshops of the KPI are completely forgotten today.

Elio Sala. An Italian in KPI

Inviting foreign artists to Ukraine is a long-standing tradition. In particular, the most famous Italian artists in Kyiv were Florentine Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli in the 18th century (St. Andrew's Church, St.

Objects of cultural heritage on the territory of KPI

Cultural heritage sites are various monuments of past eras that are of particular cultural value to present and future generations. This status means that the object is subject to special protection by the state aimed at preserving its authenticity.

KPI - 125 years of history

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is the scientific and technological heart of Kyiv and the whole of Ukraine.

In the new movie, learn about the history of the creation and formation of our university from 1898 to the present.

KPI is a leader in technical education

Today Kyiv Polytechnic Institute celebrates its 125th anniversary! One of the best higher education institutions in Ukraine.

Our PolyITANs are in space. We are the only Ukrainian university that creates and launches satellites into orbit.

To the cloud, so that nothing can cloud the future

After the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the information systems and elements of its critical digital infrastructure that are most important for the viability of the KPI were moved to the cloud.

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