System of Education

International Students

Education in Ukraine

International students studying in Ukraine get their higher education in universities, academies and institutes, that are not only accredited, but also have a special license to teach foreign students. All the universities from this Guide possess the license.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Ukraine controls the quality of educational services given to foreign students.

International students start their studying with the foundation year (If necessary). It includes a course of Ukrainian (Russian) language and some of the comprehensive subjects according to the future profession.

Further education is continuing together with Ukrainian students.

The Second option is studying in English language, in this case, its not necessary to start the foundation year. Instead, students start lectures direct in English medium.

Ukraine Higher Education

You become a student of a university according to the Invitation letter.

The academic year beginning between the 1st of September until February and consists of two semesters. All the students go on holidays between two terms: the first semester (September - January) the second one (February - June). Summer holidays last for three months on average.

At the end of each semester the student takes 3 or 5 examinations and 3 or 5 tests. Successful passing of examinations and tests guarantees the possibility of getting to the second term.

Students have classes everyday except for weekends. They attend lectures, tutorials, work with materials in libraries and resource centres.

Higher education course includes work placement, which gives students the possibility to gain experience.

Recognition of qualification gained is the priority of the state. In case of successful graduation of a university student get the Diploma no matter what form of property it refers to. The transcript of the subjects list with marks is attached to the Diploma. Although the state guarantees the conformity to standards of qualification, the employer takes into consideration how authoritative the university is.

Today, you can get the education in 440 universities, academies and institutes of Ukraine of 3-4th level of accreditation. Among them there are 220 state institutions and 93- non state. 54,9 % of state universities students get free education.

Study in Ukraine

Entrance Procedures...

Student in Ukraine
In Order to start your registration and admission process in the university, you have to follow the following:
  1. Complete the Online Application Form.
  2. Scan Copy of your secondary school (or Bachelor degree for Postgraduates) certificate with marks and grades.
  3. Confirm payment of application.
  4. The latest General Medical Certificate (On Arrival).
  5. AIDS-test Certificate (On Arrival).
  6. Birth Certificate (On Arrival).
  7. Insurance Policy acting on the territory of Ukraine (On Arrival).
  8. Back air ticket with the open return date of leaving during one year (On Arrival).

* Documents specified in the points 2, 3 and 4 should be certified and legalized according to the legislation laws of the originating country.

If there are no problems with the documents, you will get an official proposal, and the invoice for study course and other payments.

After that, you have to send a letter of confirmation of your coming for enrollment, with a copy of the bank statement, that confirms your Application/Admission payment.

Ukraine Visa

As soon as you get the invitation you have to address the Embassy of Ukraine in your country. There you can find out the information about the list of documents needed to get a student visa.

To get through the passport control you have to show the passport with your visa, the original of the official invitation and the medical insurance policy.

On reaching the place of study, international students have to be registered in the local authorities within three working days. As a rule, we carry out this procedure as a free service to our applicants.

Ukraine Embassy

Medical Insurance

Medicine in Ukraine

The procedure of medical insurance of international students is a usual practice in Ukraine . Medical insurance can be paid together with the tuition payment or at the airport in Ukraine.

There are other ways of payment as well.