Ukrainian education is considered one of the best in the world, given its long and rich history. In 2005, Ukraine joined the Bologna Process, which was a positive step toward the integration of Ukrainian education into the European area of higher education.
Ukrainian higher education institutions offer courses in Ukrainian and English. Foreign students have the opportunity to study in more than 240 higher educational institutions and acquire specialties in various scientific fields.
Foreigners can enter higher education institutions under accredited educational programs in the following ways:
- Twice a year for Junior Bachelor, Bachelor, and Master's degrees, before and at the beginning of an academic semester.
- During the year for studies in graduate school, doctorate, medical residency, preparatory faculty program, and academic mobility program.
Programs and courses that foreigners can study at Ukrainian universities can be viewed here.
Universities that teach in English can be found at this link.
Can a foreigner receive a scholarship at a Ukrainian university?
Appointment and payment of academic scholarships to students, cadets of non-military higher education institutions, clinical residents, trainee assistants, graduate students, doctoral students from among foreigners and stateless persons permanently residing in Ukraine, persons granted refugee status in Ukraine, persons in need additional or temporary protection, occurs in the event that they obtain higher education within the quotas determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and on general grounds.
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Students from countries that require a visa or have signed a visa-free regime agreement for up to 90 days (tourist, private and business trips) must apply for a long-term visa (type D) to Ukraine, which allows them to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days.
Citizens of countries with which Ukraine has signed a visa-free regime agreement (Georgia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan) do not need a visa to Ukraine, but must provide an original or a photocopy of the "Invitation to study" when crossing the Ukrainian border to verify the purpose of your visit to Ukraine.
To obtain a long-term visa (type D), a prospective student must submit a number of documents to the Ukrainian consulate or embassy in his or her home country.
How can I get a visa if there is no Ukrainian Embassy in my country?
In order to obtain a visa, you must visit a country where there is an Embassy of Ukraine and apply from there. A complete list of embassies and consulates can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine -
www.mfa.gov.ua
Can I come to study in Ukraine on a tourist visa?
No, if you are coming to study at a Ukrainian university, you must come on a student visa (a long-term type D visa that requires an invitation letter first).
How long does the visa application process take?
As a rule, the visa application process takes about ten working days. Sometimes it can be extended up to 30 working days.
It is worth noting that your previous education documents must be officially certified before submitting them to the consulate. This can be done in one of two ways: legalized by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Ukraine in your country or apostilled and legalized by the Embassy of Ukraine in your country. These documents must be officially recognized in Ukraine in order for a Ukrainian university to issue you a diploma of graduation.
You must also provide the document "Invitation to study" to the consulate.
Invitation to study
All foreign applicants who come to Ukraine to study must receive an "Invitation to Study" from the university they are applying to in order to be eligible for a student visa. The invitation letter must meet all the requirements set by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for this document.
How long does it take to receive an invitation letter?
Usually, it takes from one to four weeks to prepare an invitation letter, depending on the university you choose and the time required for the Ukrainian authorities to review your documents.
How long is the invitation letter valid for?
The invitation letter is valid for up to 6 months. This information is indicated in the invitation letter.
In order to register your Invitation Letter with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the educational institution must receive the necessary documents from you:
- Valid passport (copy)
- Consent to the processing of personal data
- A copy of your educational documents
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If I have a letter of invitation to study, can my parents or relatives come with me?
No, an invitation letter is a document that is issued only to you. However, you can ask the university to issue a personalized invitation for your parents or relatives.
