Lviv Polytechnic National University is the oldest technical higher education institution in Ukraine and Eastern Europe, founded in 1816 and located in Lviv. The university consists of 17 institutes, more than 100 departments, and a number of autonomous, additional, and general subdivisions, offering a wide range of programmes in engineering, science, and technology. LPNU has a strong tradition of academic excellence, research and innovation, and maintains active international collaborations, playing a key role in advancing higher education and socio-economic development nationally and internationally.
Maturity Mapping status (Phase 1)
A resilient mid‑range pilot with very strong Working Conditions, providing a reliable platform for further progress. The institution has already made promising strides in Strategy and Skills Development, and remains committed to modernising career pathways despite external challenges.
Main challenges for future improvement
- Introduce structured mobility opportunities (including low‑cost and virtual formats)
- strengthen interoperability with European frameworks
- professionalise assessment and career pathway mechanisms to build on existing HR strengths.
Results of the first analysis for LPNU
Method: Self-assessment at the starting stage of the project. Maturity mapping and gap analysis according to 8 Action Areas.
Overall maturity score of the institution: 1.02 (on a scale 0-4)
Strengths:
- Very strong Working Conditions (≈ 3.0), reflecting consistent contractual and HR practices.
- Emerging progress in Strategy and Skills.
- Clear institutional interest in modernising career development mechanisms despite ongoing external challenges.
Weaknesses:
- Significant gaps in Mobility, driven both by internal and geopolitical constraints.
- Low maturity in Interoperability, indicating weak alignment with external frameworks and recognition systems.
LPNU represents a mid-stage pilot with strong internal HR foundations. It would benefit most from mobility-focused measures, interoperability guidance, and structured support to professionalise assessment and pathway mechanisms.