Ukrainian Student League

What Ukrainian Student League does

Ukrainian Student League (Українська Студентська Ліга, УСЛ) is a Kyiv-based non-profit public union founded in 2021 by student activists to develop student self-government capacity and provide humanitarian support across Ukraine. The organization operates a delegate-based Congress model uniting Student Self-Government Bodies (ОСС) from 80+ universities and 15 civil society organizations, with regional units in Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia, and a diaspora network spanning 16+ countries. Its core educational portfolio centers on the SSG Development flagship (institutional consulting for student councils), SSG Schools and Forums (peer-learning events), the USAID-funded 'Ресурс' (Resurs) employment and internship program, the 'Плацкарт' (Platskart) academic mobility exchange program with Lenovo Ukraine, and the 'Students-Quality Ambassadors' program co-developed with NAQA and Genesis. Following Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, USL pivoted to humanitarian operations, delivering 820 tons of aid to 56 settlements, supporting 54 military units, and aiding 45,000 civilians through initiatives including Shelter Fest, DIGNITY KITS, PYSANKA, and the USL Sport Charity Cup.

The organization has no proprietary technology product or commercial offering — its service delivery relies on standard digital infrastructure (Telegram channels, Google Forms, YouTube, the Genesis Strum learning platform, and a Webflow website) combined with in-person events. Its business model is donation- and grant-funded: it raises funds through individual donor contributions (suggested UAH 200/500/1,000 tiers), charity events such as 'To meet for' and Shelter Fest, and institutional grants led by the USAID Economic Support of Ukraine project. All programs are free for student participants. Services are delivered through three principal channels: the ОСС delegate network across universities, large-format in-person events (forums, schools, congresses), and online platforms including diaspora Telegram chats and self-serve online courses.

USL occupies a uniquely privileged institutional position in Ukrainian civil society, being the only student organization invited to the parliamentary working group that prepared the Academic Integrity Law adopted December 18, 2025, and the originator of a permanent advisory body at the Verkhovna Rada Subcommittee on Higher Education. Its non-political, non-partisan status enables engagement across government bodies and political factions. Governance is exercised through the Congress (with 70% of votes held by student self-government bodies) and the Executive Board led by Head Mykyta Kucherov.

Name

Ukrainian Student League

Legal name

ГРОМАДСЬКА СПІЛКА «ГС УКРАЇНСЬКА СТУДЕНТСЬКА ЛІГА»

Website

https://usl.org.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ukrainian Student League is a Kyiv-based non-profit public union founded in 2021 that develops student self-government capacity across 80+ Ukrainian universities and runs humanitarian aid operations for war-affected civilians and military personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA)

Keywords

• Student self-government support
• Youth civic engagement
• Humanitarian aid distribution
• Academic mobility programs
• Professional development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: USL raises funds from individual donors via one-time and recurring donation options on its website, with amounts such as UAH 200, 500, and 1,000. Direct bank transfers are accepted at АТ 'УНІВЕРСАЛ БАНК', IBAN UA853220010000026006700002738, with ЕДРПОУ 44139479. The organization operates as both a public union (громадська спілка) and a charitable organization (благодійна організація).
2. International grant funding: USL receives grant funding from international donors. The 'Ресурс' project was funded by the USAID Economic Support of Ukraine project from July 2023 to June 2024. The Dignity Kits initiative raised over EUR 10,000 from mass donors and partners with the SpivDiia platform. Shelter Fest collected over UAH 460,000 from visitors for vehicle procurement for the Armed Forces.
3. Charity events and crowdfunding: 'To meet for' project raised over UAH 800,000 through charity meetings with celebrities and students where the highest-comment bid was donated. 'Shelter Fest' charity festivals across Lviv, Kyiv, and Dnipro raised over UAH 460,000 and attracted over 10,000 visitors. USL Sport Charity Cup tournaments directed all proceeds to the Armed Forces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Ukrainian Student League is a non-profit public union that develops and supports Student Self-Government (ОСС) bodies across 80+ Ukrainian universities through training programs, forums, and advocacy, while delivering humanitarian aid to conflict-affected civilians and the Armed Forces. Its portfolio includes the SSG Development (Розвиток ОСС) consulting program, SSG Schools and Forums, the USAID-funded Resurs employment program, the Platskart academic mobility program, and humanitarian initiatives such as Shelter Fest, DIGNITY KITS, PYSANKA, and the USL Sport Charity Cup. All programs are offered free of charge to student participants and are funded through grants, donations, and charitable events.

Product overview

Ukrainian Student League (УСЛ) is a non-profit student organization that does not operate a unified software product but rather offers a portfolio of distinct programs and initiatives. The core product suite centers on student self-government development — comprising the flagship 'Розвиток ОСС' (SSG Development) consulting program, 'Школа ОСС' (SSG School) event format, and 'Форум ОСС' (SSG Forums) — all designed to strengthen institutional capacity of Student Self-Government bodies across Ukrainian universities. Supporting this core mission are the 'Ресурс' (Resurs) employment platform with its accompanying online course, the 'Плацкарт' (Platskart) academic exchange program, the 'Студенти-амбасадори якості' (Quality Ambassadors) initiative, and USL Science inter-university conferences. Parallel to its educational mission, USL runs humanitarian initiatives including Shelter Fest charity festivals, DIGNITY KITS for women, PYSANKA Easter egg workshops, Ukrainian Students Worldwide diaspora support, 'To meet for' charity meetings, and the USL Sport Charity Cup. The organization also provides informational resources such as study deferment guidelines and an Academic Integrity Law analysis. The portfolio has no unified platform architecture; individual projects are self-contained with their own pages, grants, and partner ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Розвиток ОСС (SSG Development): Flagship project for developing the institutional capacity of Student Self-Government bodies (ОСС) in Ukraine through consultations, audits, trainings, and crisis support.
• Школа ОСС (SSG School)
• Форум ОСС (SSG Forum)
• Ресурс (Resurs)
• Ukrainian Students Worldwide
• Плацкарт
• Студенти-амбасадори якості (Students-Quality Ambassadors)
• DIGNITY KITS for women
• USL Sport Charity Cup
• USL Science
• Shelter Fest
• PYSANKA
• To meet for
• Шелтери для ВПО (Shelters for IDPs)

Products and services

• SSG Development (Розвиток ОСС) The flagship and largest project of the Ukrainian Student League focused on developing and supporting the institutional capacity of Student Self-Government bodies (ОСС) in Ukraine. It provides online and offline consultations, field lectures, seminars, and workshops to help ОСС with elections, governance, budgeting, branding, and training. Targeted at student self-government bodies at 80+ Ukrainian universities.
• SSG School (Школа ОСС) An event format where students from different universities share their cases and practices for solving various issues with other students. Includes general schools explaining how SSGs function in Ukraine, plus targeted schools on document management, SSG budgets, media, project management, and executive branch operations. Targeted at student self-government representatives.
• SSG Forums (Форум ОСС) Large events gathering SSG activists from different universities across Ukraine, covering topics including legal matters (YOUSL forum), media skills (MediaMOVE forum), project management, fundraising, and cooperation with business partners. Over 600 students attended forums across editions. Targeted at student self-government representatives and activists.
• Resurs (Ресурс) — student employment program A student employment project created by USL and implemented under a USAID Economic Support of Ukraine grant. Includes a professional development school with four waves in Lviv reaching 246 students, internships at 16 partner companies, company tours, and an accompanying online course covering career planning, leadership, communication, and job search skills. Targeted at Ukrainian university students seeking career readiness and internships.
• Platskart (Плацкарт) academic exchange program A student exchange program developing internal academic mobility by enabling students from 10 universities to attend classes at other institutions for three-week periods, with the second wave covering 80,482 km by rail. Implemented with support from Lenovo Ukraine as main partner. Targeted at Ukrainian university students seeking cross-institution academic exposure.
• Students — Quality Ambassadors (Студенти — амбасадори якості) A joint program with the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (NAQA) and the Genesis ecosystem of IT companies, enabling students to influence education quality at their universities through an online course, offline training in various cities, mentorship, and implementation of personal initiatives. Targeted at motivated Ukrainian university students.
• USL Science inter-university scientific conferences Inter-university scientific conferences organized by the Kyiv branch of USL, inviting students from all Ukrainian universities to demonstrate scientific and analytical skills and publish their work in scientific publications on topics relating to student life and civic activities. Targeted at students across Ukrainian universities.
• USL Sport Charity Cup A permanent charity project of USL's Kyiv department featuring sports tournaments in football, volleyball, basketball, women's streetball, tennis, chess, and e-sports, with funds raised going to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Targeted at university athletes and the wider Kyiv public.
• Shelter Fest charity festival A large city charity festival organized by students, held in Lviv, Kyiv, and Dnipro metro stations, featuring music concerts, stand-ups, food courts, and NGO booths, with funds raised for purchasing vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Targeted at the general public, students, and concert audiences.
• DIGNITY KITS for women The first large-scale campaign in Ukraine distributing hygiene boxes for internally displaced women and girls, and women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with priority regions in Dnipro, Donetsk, Kherson, and Sumy oblasts. Targeted at conflict-affected women and girls.
• PYSANKA Easter egg workshops and charity exhibitions A project engaging internally displaced children in traditional Ukrainian Easter egg painting (pysanky) through workshops, with painted eggs and children's stories displayed in charity exhibitions in Dnipro and internationally. Targeted at internally displaced children affected by the war.
• Ukrainian Students Worldwide diaspora community A project uniting Ukrainian students abroad through regional chats in 16+ countries for community building, volunteer rallies, assistance with foreign university admissions, diaspora connections, and encouraging students to return to Ukraine. Targeted at Ukrainian students displaced abroad.
• To meet for celebrity charity meetings Charity meetings between students and famous media personalities, with donations collected in exchange for meeting opportunities, with funds raised for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and humanitarian aid after February 24, 2022. Targeted at students and media personalities.
• USL & Okhmatdyt charity initiative An annual initiative by the Student Council of the Bogomolets National Medical University dedicated to St. Nicholas Day, where students from 10 Kyiv universities raise funds and organize entertainment for children undergoing treatment at the Okhmatdyt children's hospital. Targeted at hospitalized children and university volunteers.
• Shelters for IDPs (Шелтери для ВПО) USL's humanitarian housing project for internally displaced persons, encompassing a 25-room Resource Center in Dnipro, meal distribution (15,000 meals served to IDPs), and humanitarian kit distribution (300 Dignity Kits, 600 humanitarian kits). Recognized as 2023 Youth Project of the Year in the Golden Flipchart competition. Targeted at internally displaced persons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 820 tons of humanitarian aid delivered; 54 military units supported; 45,000 civilians aided; UAH 2,348,506 raised; UAH 22,000,000 in total aid delivered; 56 settlements covered
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Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Genesis Ecosystem of Product IT CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Co-developer of the 'Students–Quality Ambassadors' (Студенти-амбасадори якості) program alongside NAQA. Genesis provides its Strum online learning platform, co-designs curriculum with USL, and participates in mentoring. The program trains students to drive quality improvement within their universities.
• Lenovo UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Main partner and funder of the 'Плацкарт' academic mobility program. Lenovo Ukraine sponsored student rail travel for the second wave in 2025, enabling 80+ students from 10 universities to participate in 3-week academic exchanges covering 80,482 km by rail.
• National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (НАЗЯВО / NAQA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2024Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with USL on December 14, 2024. Co-developer of the 'Students–Quality Ambassadors' program, which trains students in quality assurance processes, educational program analysis, and advocacy within universities. USL contributes grassroots student network to NAQA's quality assurance ecosystem.
• Ukrainian Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Innovation (Парламентський комітет з питань освіти)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2024USL participated in a parliamentary working group preparing the new Academic Integrity Law for its second reading, with USL's legal representatives Andrii Streltsou and Anhelina Berezhnenko contributing to the legislative drafting process. USL was the only student organization invited to the working group.
• Erasmus Student NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for the 'Ukrainian Students Worldwide' project, which connected displaced Ukrainian students abroad in 16+ country chats with over 10,000 participants. Erasmus Student Network provided network access and co-branding for diaspora community building.
• NGO 'Ukrainian Students for Freedom' (ГО 'Українські студенти за свободу')majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-creator of the 'Ukrainian Students Worldwide' project alongside Erasmus Student Network. Jointly operated the international chat network for Ukrainian students abroad, supporting diaspora community, volunteer rallies for Ukraine, and student return initiatives.
• Syrota, Dzis, Melnyk & PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm contributing legal expertise to USL's policy work. Lawyers from the firm co-authored USL's article on the new Academic Integrity Law and participated in the parliamentary working group on the law's preparation, representing USL's interests.
• YouControlminorOthersUSL uses YouControl's due diligence platform to verify new partners and contractors before signing agreements, checking registration data, court decisions, tax status, beneficiaries, and financial records. This protects USL's reputation when working with donors and grant-making organizations.
• Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration (ДОВА / Dnipropetrovsk OVA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with USL's humanitarian operations in Dnipro, including the Shelter Fest festival and IDP accommodation center. Dnipropetrovsk OVA provided official support and recognition for USL's humanitarian activities in the region, including a congratulatory letter to USL's humanitarian headquarters.
• Kyiv City Youth Center (Київський молодіжний центр)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the ОСС Forum with the Kyiv City Youth Council in November, focused on project management development within student self-government bodies. USL served as an implementation partner for this governmental youth development initiative.
• Kyiv City Youth Council (Київська міська молодіжна рада)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the ОСС Forum with USL and the Kyiv City Youth Center in November, focusing on project management skills for student government leaders.
• Serhiy Prytula FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'Student Race' (Студентська гонка), a nationwide fundraising initiative in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, combining athletic events with charitable giving.
• NEMESIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer with USL and the Serhiy Prytula Foundation of the 'Student Race' initiative supporting Ukrainian Armed Forces, leveraging NEMESIS's network and resources.
• World Ukrainian Congress (Світовий Конґрес Українців)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer with USL of the 'Student Race' nationwide initiative supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine, extending reach into the Ukrainian diaspora globally.
• National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets (Студентська рада НМУ ім. О.О. Богомольця)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent council at the Bogomolets National Medical University initiated and co-implemented the 'USL & Okhmatdyt' project — annual charity event for St. Nicholas Day, collecting gifts for children at Okhmatdyt children's hospital. 10 Kyiv universities participated, collecting 75+ gift sets.
• Forvis Mazars UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Bridge the Gap 2.0' professional development program, providing 8 days of lectures, case studies, teamwork, and real professional experience for Ukrainian students.
• National Bank of Ukraine, Cyber Police Department, State Special Communications ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partners for the '#FraudsterGoodbye' (Кіберзлочинці не відпочивають) payment security information campaign, with USL participating as a dissemination partner to reach student audiences.
• Lviv Regional State Administration (ЛОДА) and Lviv City CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the first PYSANKA project (April 2022) and Shelter Fest (July 2022). Lviv OVA also supported the 2023 PYSANKA re-implementation, which was additionally requested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (МЗС України)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRequested and supported the re-implementation of the PYSANKA project in 2023, extending the charity Easter egg exhibition initiative to international audiences through Ukrainian diplomatic channels.
• SpivDiia Platform (Платформа СпівДія)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ukraine's national volunteer platform for the 'Dignity Kits' initiative, which distributed hygiene products to internally displaced women and women in the Armed Forces. Raised over EUR 10,000 from mass donors in collaboration with 5 Ukrainian feminist organizations.
• Ukrainian Medical Student Association (Українська медична студентська асоціація)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 15 member NGOs in USL's Congress, representing medical students and contributing to the organization's governance and project portfolio.
• Youth Council of Dnipro (Молодіжна Рада Дніпра)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember NGO of USL's Congress. Co-organized the SSG School in Dnipro (March 2023) with 70 participants and 6 applied trainings on topics including fundraising, leadership, legal foundations, SSG management, team building, and SMM.
• Parliamentary Subcommittee on Higher Education (Підкомітет ВР з питань вищої освіти)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSL proposed and contributed to the creation of an advisory body (дорадчий орган) at the Verkhovna Rada's Subcommittee on Higher Education, chaired by Yuliia Hryshyna. This provides a permanent communication platform between Ukrainian students and parliament on higher education policy.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AIESEC: Global youth-led organization present in 100+ countries focused on leadership development, internships, and cross-cultural exchange for university students. Comparable in student employment (Resurs), international mobility (Platskart), and youth empowerment programs.
• Studierendenwerk (German Student Services): Network of 57 German student service organizations providing social support, housing, and advisory services to students. Comparable in providing student welfare, accommodation (analogous to USL's IDP Resource Center), and multi-vertical student support services.
• European Students' Union (ESU): Umbrella organization representing 46 national student unions from 40 European countries through the Bologna Process. Comparable in policy advocacy role on higher education legislation, though operating at a pan-European rather than national level.
• National Union of Students UK (NUS): The UK's largest student organization representing 7 million students across further and higher education. Highly comparable in delivering student advocacy, welfare support, and national policy representation through a federated university membership model.

Direct peers

• Erasmus Student Network: Pan-European student organization operating in 40+ countries that provides mobility, exchange, and community programs for university students. Already a USL partner on the Ukrainian Students Worldwide project, with highly comparable peer-to-peer student support mission and country-chapter federation model.
• World Ukrainian Congress: International coordinating body for Ukrainian diaspora organizations with representation in 60+ countries. Already a USL co-organizer on the Student Race fundraising initiative; comparable in Ukrainian civic mobilization, diaspora coordination, and humanitarian advocacy.

Others

• World Organization of the Scout Movement: Global youth organization with 57 million members across 224 countries. Comparable in operating a federated national chapter model, delivering youth leadership and civic engagement programs, and combining domestic and international programming.
• Ashoka Youth Venture: Global organization supporting young social entrepreneurs and changemakers through training, mentorship, and venture creation. Comparable in developing leadership capacity, project management skills, and civic engagement programming for youth.

Regional players

• Ukrainian Medical Student Association: National member NGO within USL's Congress and one of 15 civil society organizations in USL's governance structure. Comparable as a specialized student advocacy body, though smaller in scope and focused specifically on medical students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usl_org_ua
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UkrainianStudentsLeague
• Facebookfacebook.com/usl.org.ua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ukrainianstudentsleague
• Instagraminstagram.com/usl.org.ua
• TikToktiktok.com/@usl.org.ua

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Subsidiaries5 records

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