There are 15 scientific schools, 5 of which are internationally recognized: Solid State Physics and Nanotechnologies — led by prof. Andrii Gusak; Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Electronics — led by prof. Boris Minaev; Onomasiology — led by prof. Olena Selivanova; Cognitive Linguistics — led by prof. Svetlana Zhabotynska; Physiology of Neurodynamic Functions of the Brain — led by prof. Volodymyr Lyzogub. Prof. Andrii Gusak and prof. Boris Minaev are among the best 100 scientists of Ukraine according to Scopus. Cherkasy National University publishes the scientific periodical journal Cherkasy University Bulletin. The journal is issued in the following series: Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Economic Sciences, Historical Sciences, Pedagogical Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences: Physics, Philological Sciences, Philosophy. Ranking According to Scopus (2018), Cherkasy National University rates 15 among 128 universities of Ukraine. It has the highest research paper output than any other university in Cherkasy region. According to Webometrics (2017), the university rates 21 among universities of Ukraine. International cooperation More than 100 foreign higher educational establishments and scientific institutions confirmed long-term agreements on international cooperation. Cherkasy National University joined the Eurasian Association of Universities and the Black Sea Universities Network. Notable alumni Andrei Khimich (b. 1937) — Olympic Champion (1964); Aleksandr Motuzenko (b. 1967) — famous Ukrainian sprint canoer; Paralympic Champions — Anton Skachkov (2004), Grygorii Vovchynskyi (2014) References External links Buildings and structures in Cherkasy 1921 establishments in Ukraine Educational institutions established in 1921 National universities in Ukraine Medical schools in Ukraine