Kosinova G. Kharkiv University in the end of the XIXc. - at the beginning of the XXc.

The object of the study - staff of teacher, professors and students, the organization of the educational work, scientific study results, participation of the teachers and the students of the Kharkiv University in the public life. The purpose of the research is an in-depth history of the Kharkiv University in the end of the XIXc. - at the beginning of the XXc. The methods used in the research are historical- analytic, comparative-historical, formal-statistical, method of the system analysis. The thesis considers the influence of the Statute of 1884 upon the organization of the educational and scientific work in Kharkiv University: creation of the semestral-course system, organization of state examinations, introduction of the freedom of teaching and listening, nature of practical training; the survey of the scientific work of the University scientists particularly points out the Ukrainian area study results. The thesis studies the University government since 1884: extension of self-administration rights, reorganization of authorities at the key levels of the University administration. Besides, an in-depth characteristic of the teaching staff and students is given on the grounds of a wide range of sources. The questions of the students' organization (from the creation of the coteries up to the self-administration bodies), participation of teachers and students in the public life are discovered.