Study In Ukraine

Ukraine is said to be the breadbasket of Europe, with its rich dark soil and great agricultural output, it has truly earned its nickname. Situated in the heart of Europe, it is on the crossroads between Central and Eastern Europe, between the North and the South. Being the largest country in Europe, Ukraine is home to a host of beautiful sights- vibrant cities, ancient architecture and great diversity of landscapes, from the Carpathian Mountain ranges and the coastline on the Black Sea, which is a popular destination for tourists. Ukraine has always been a popular education hub for students across the world, with over 80,000 international students from 156 countries, 23% of those being from India.

Course styles available in Ukraine?

There are over 800 institutions across Ukraine, offering some of the finest higher education courses, in major cities or more rural areas, students are sure to find the perfect course and university for their needs and aspirations. In Ukraine, the higher education system offers 4 levels of achievement.

• Junior Specialist – after completing secondary school level education, students can enroll onto courses at first accreditation level institutions to attain proficiency level. They offer mid-level professional qualifications for a range of fields, such as paramedic professions, administration and technology.
• Bachelor – these degrees are equivalent to undergraduate bachelor’s degrees (BSc/ BA) across the world, where a student’s training, knowledge and proficiency are assessed in a range of subjects, from economics, engineering and arts. A bachelor level degree takes approximately 4 years to achieve. These degrees are offered by second accreditation level Universities.
• Bachelor Specialist – This qualification is a level above a bachelor’s degree and requires an extra year to complete. During the extra year, a student is able to build upon their Bachelor level education with additional credits in a certain specialty area of their choice. These degrees are offered by third accreditation level institutions.
• Masters – A master’s degree demonstrates extensive knowledge and extra thinking in a specific subject area. They build upon all previous qualifications a student has achieved. Students are required to formulate and present a written paper to exhibit their research and knowledge in a certain field. Post graduate Master’s and Doctoral degrees are only offered by the fourth accreditation level institutions, as they present high levels of research and publication activities.

PhDs- These high-level qualifications are offered at all national fourth accreditation universities and consist of 4 years education. Where two years are spent learning specialist knowledge in a specific field and the rest are spent conducting research work.

Cost of Studying in Ukraine?

According to Expat Insider, Ukraine has been named the most affordable country in terms of living expenses and second most in terms of personal financial satisfaction. Students across the world choose Ukraine for their higher education for a wide range of courses. The most popular courses are MBBS Medicine, other healthcare degrees (such as Pharmacology and Dentistry) and Engineering.

Tuition fees for Ukrainian Universities is generally lower than other European countries, fees ranging from $2500 USD per year for most degrees (including Engineering) to $4900 USD for Medical education. Accommodation and medical insurance are also very affordable for students. One-time expenses such as visa documentation and charges can cost up to $500 USD. In addition, foreign citizens such as international students are given the same rights, freedom and obligations as citizens of Ukraine, therefore students are able to work part-time to support their extra expenses.