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Study in Ukraine

Admission, invitation letter, visa, courses, accommodation and support — everything you need to study at a university in Ukraine.

Study in Ukraine

Ukraine welcomes international students from all over the world. With ISS Company, you get everything in one place: choosing your university and program, admission and invitation letter, visa support, airport pick-up, accommodation and support during your studies.

Admission Process

Step by step from course to arrival.

Admission Requirements

Documents and grades you need.

Admission Timeline

Intakes and application steps.

Universities in Ukraine

44 universities with fees and filters.

Courses

Medicine, engineering, aviation, business.

Transfer Students

Continue your studies in Ukraine.

Living & Accommodation

Hostels, flats and living costs.

What Is Invitation Letter?

Your key document for the visa.

Post Graduate Education

Master’s and PhD all year round.

PG in Medicine/Residency

Clinical residency in English.

Distance Education

Study online from anywhere.

Advantages of Study in Ukraine

Why students choose Ukraine.

Online Application

Apply from home in 4 steps.

Preparatory Departments

Foundation year before university.

Spring Admission

Start in the second semester.

Admission Process

The infographic below takes you through the simple, step-by-step approach to selecting a course and applying for it via our website, email or WhatsApp.

Select a course

Select a course on our website, or send a WhatsApp message with your preferred course and personal details.

Costs and documents

We reply by email with details of all costs involved. You send us scanned copies of your educational documents and international passport to isscompany.co@gmail.com.

Admission processing fee

You pay the admission processing fee — payment instructions are sent to you via WhatsApp or email.

Admission & invitation letter

Your admission and invitation letter is ready and sent to you by email, and the original by express mail (DHL).

Step 1 — How to get the invitation letter

To get an invitation letter from a university in Ukraine, we need the following documents:

You can send us the documents by email and transfer the payment by bank transfer or Western Union. After receiving the documents and payment, we send you the invitation letter, admission letter and visa support letter by courier.

Step 2 — Visa

With your invitation letter, apply for a student visa at the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Ukraine. Our local representatives can also assist you with visa information. Usually the embassy asks for:

Original invitation letter
Original international passport (valid for at least one year)
High school certificate, translated into Ukrainian
Birth certificate, translated into Ukrainian
Medical certificates (translated into Ukrainian), if required by the embassy
Passport-size photos
Police certificate (character clearance)
Air ticket reservation
Travel/medical insurance

We can translate all your documents into Ukrainian. The exact list depends on the embassy — we check it for you.

Step 3 — Arrival

After you receive your visa, send us your flight details with the date and time of arrival. Our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and help you register at the university. Please always inform us about your arrival, so we can meet you.

Benefits of using our services in the visa application process

We handle the application process for you
Timely and efficient service
We translate all relevant documents for you
We send the documents to your physical address
You submit them to the embassy — and receive your visa

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Medical courses

You must have passed Biology, Chemistry and Physics at school.

Engineering courses

You must have passed Mathematics and Physics at school.

Postgraduate, Master’s and PhD

PG / Clinical Residency

MBBS / MD / BDS degree with recognized transcripts.

Medical PhD / Doctorate

MBBS / MD / BDS degree with transcripts, internship certificate and certificate of residency or postgraduate medical education.

Master’s (MPH, MBA, M.Phil and others)

4-year Bachelor’s degree with transcripts and higher secondary school certificate.

PhD in any field

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the related subject, with transcripts.

Admission Timeline

Dear students! Admissions to universities of Ukraine are open for international students. According to the rules of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, there are two main intakes in the academic year:

Autumn intake

Main intake — studies start in September. Applications are accepted in the months before and at the start of the academic year.

Winter / spring intake

Second intake — studies start in the second semester (winter–spring). See also Spring admission below.

Steps of the admission application

Choose the university

Choose your program and university — we help you decide.

Send your documents

Scanned school certificates with grades and the front page of your passport for verification.

Admission confirmation

You receive the admission confirmation letter signed and stamped by the university.

Invitation to study

The official invitation to study is delivered to your home address.

Student visa

Apply at the Embassy of Ukraine and get your student visa.

Flight and arrival

Book your ticket, tell us your arrival details — and welcome to Ukraine!

Universities in Ukraine

Explore universities in Ukraine with their specialities, tuition fees and photos — and filter them by city, field of study, degree, language and price.

Courses

Ukrainian universities offer a wide choice of programs for international students — from medicine and dentistry to engineering, aviation, IT, economics and business. Open a category to see the courses:

Medical courses

General Medicine — 6 years, Doctor of Medicine (MD/MBBS). English / Ukrainian.
Dentistry — 5 years, Doctor of Dental Medicine (Dentist / BDS equivalent). English / Ukrainian.
Pediatrics — 6 years, Doctor of Medicine (MD/MBBS). English / Ukrainian.
Pharmacy — 5 years, Master of Pharmacy. English / Ukrainian.
Nursing — 4 years, Bachelor of Nursing. English / Ukrainian.
Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. English.
Postgraduate Education / Clinical Residency — 2–3 years in the required field. English / Ukrainian.

Postgraduate specialties in English (Clinical Residency)

Allergology
Anesthesiology
Bacteriology
Cardiology
Child Gynecology
Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical Immunology
Combustiology
Dermatology and Venereology
Dermatovenerology (Skin & Ven.Diseases)
ENT
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Endoscopy
Epidemiology
Family Medicine-General Practice
Forensic Medicine
Functional Diagnostics
Gastroenterology
General Hygiene
General Surgery
Genetics
Hematology
Hygiene of Children and Teenagers
Immunology
Immunology of Forensic Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Medical Genetics
Microbiology & Virusology
Narcology
Neonatology
Nephrology
Neuro Surgery
Neurology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Occupational Hygiene
Oncogynecology
Oncology
Oncootolaringology
Oncosurgery
Ophthalmology
Organization and Administration of Health
Orthodontics
Orthopedic Dentistry
Orthopedic Stomatology (Prosthodontics)
Orthopedics
Orthopedics & Traumatology
Parasitology
Pathological Anatomy
Pediatric Allergology
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Pediatric Cardio-reumatology
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dermatovenerology
Pediatric ENT
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Gastroentrology
Pediatric Gynecology
Pediatric Hematology
Pediatric Immunology
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Pediatric Infectious diseases
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric Orthopedics & Traumatology
Pediatric Pathological anatomy
Pediatric Phtysiatry
Pediatric Psychiatry
Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatric Stomatology (Dentistry)
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Urology
Pediatrics
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Professional Pathology
Psychiatry
Pulmonology
Radiology
Radionuclear Diagnostics
Ray Diagnostics
Rentgenology
Reumatology
Sanology
Sexopathology
Sports Medicine
Stomatology
Surgery
Surgical Dentistry
Surgical Stomatology / Oral Surgery
Therapeutic Dentistry
Therapeutic Stomatology / Conservative Dentistry
Therapy
Therapy / Medicine
Thoracic Surgery
Toxicology
Transplantology
Tuberculosis (Phtysiatry)
Ultrasonography
Urology
Vascular Surgery

Engineering courses

Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BSc & MSc )
Telecommunications
Information Technology ( BSc & MSc )
Mechanical Engineering (BSc & MSc )
Computer systems and Networks (BSc. & MSc )
Aeronautical/ Aviation/ Aerospace Engineering Studies
Machine Engineering (BSc & MSc )
Oil and Gas/Petroleum Engineering
Computer Engineering ( BSc. & MSC)
Computer Science (BSc. & MSc.)
CISCO training (certificate program)
Automobile Transport

Economic & business courses

Economics
International Economics
Business Administration
Accounting & Audits
Law
Management
Accounting & Audit
Banking & Finance
International Economics Relations
Hotel & Tourism Management

Aviation courses

Airlines Maintenance
Aircraft and Rocket Building
Aeronautical Engineering in English
Airplanes and helicopters
Aircraft engines and power plant
Avionics
Control systems of flying machines and their complexes
Airplane and helicopter manufacturing
Aircraft engine manufacturing
Designing and manufacturing articles made in composite
Rocket and space complexes
Aerospace heat engineering aviation
Spacecraft engines and power plant
Engines of rocket-space craft
Life safety measures
Information controlling systems and techniques
Information design technologies
Software of automated systems
Robotic systems and complexes
Radio electronic devices, systems and complexes
Manufacture of electronic devices
Technologies and means of telecommunication
Specialized computer system

Transfer Students

Universities in Ukraine accept qualified transfer students from other universities. Students who want to transfer their credit hours to Ukraine must submit the following originals upon arrival:

These documents are submitted to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for recognition, to calculate the academic difference and the credit hours. If the previous studies are found equivalent to the Ukrainian curriculum, the student can join the desired year; otherwise the student follows the recommendations of the Ministry — for example, passing the missing subjects.

Send us your transcripts by email first. The originals must be legalized (or apostilled) in your country. Universities in Ukraine work on a semester system, and admission is based on your overall academic record; some programs are very competitive. ISS Company assists applicants throughout the procedure for an agreed service charge.

Living & Accommodation

University accommodation (hostels)

University hostels are a cheap and good option for new students. There are usually two types of hostels:

Excellent renovation

All the facilities you need to live comfortably — single, double or triple rooms.

Ordinary renovation

Basic facilities at a lower price — double or triple rooms.

Private housing & accommodation

If you prefer more privacy, you can rent a room in a shared flat, a private flat for one or two persons, or a modern apartment. Prices depend on the city, the location, the size of the flat and the lease conditions — we help you find a suitable flat and check the contract.

Living cost for international students

Living costs in Ukraine are low compared to other European countries. A typical monthly budget includes:

Transport

Trams, trolleybuses, buses and metro are very cheap; intercity trains and buses are affordable.

Food & grocery

Bread, milk, fruit, meat and cheese at low prices in supermarkets and markets.

Cafés & restaurants

Coffee, fast food and restaurant meals at affordable prices.

Entertainment

Cinemas, theatres, swimming pools and sports clubs, often with student discounts.

Ask us for the current prices in your city — they change with the season, the city and the exchange rate.

What Is an Invitation Letter?

The invitation letter is the most important document for your student visa. Here is what you need to know:

The student invitation for education is an official document, processed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science (through the authorized state center).
It confirms that you are admitted to a particular university and have a reserved place in the program.
It shows your passport details and the full name of the university.
The Ukrainian embassy requires it to issue the student visa in your passport.
It is valid for a limited time — you must apply for the visa while the invitation is valid.

Post Graduate Education

Students wishing to continue their education at postgraduate / Master’s or PhD level can contact us at any time of the year — without waiting for the main September intake. Embassies of Ukraine accept documents of PG, Master’s and PhD students all year round.

You can continue your studies in medicine, engineering, aviation, economics, management, administration, civil engineering and many more programs. Studies are conducted in Ukrainian or English.

Master’s

Duration: 2 years

PhD

Duration: 3 years

To apply now, send us clear scans of:

PG in Medicine / Residency

Postgraduate medical training is taught in English and Ukrainian according to the programs and curricula approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The main objective is to allow graduates of medical institutions to continue their education and general practitioners to improve their skills for further certification.

Medical faculties and their teaching hospitals provide the physical and human resources to train medical graduates to become accomplished physicians and surgeons with the highest moral and ethical standards. Detailed theoretical training is combined with practical skills, operative techniques, and typical and complex operations.

With surgery

Duration: 3 years

Without surgery

Duration: 2 years

See the list of postgraduate specialties in English under Courses above. To apply, send us your application form, passport and medical degree documents.

Distance Education in Ukraine

Many Ukrainian universities offer distance and blended learning, so you can start or continue your studies from anywhere in the world. Lectures and seminars take place online, and exams are organized online or on site, depending on the university and the program.

Accredited universities

Study at accredited Ukrainian universities and earn a recognized diploma.

Flexible learning

Online courses and degree programs that fit your schedule.

Expert guidance

Personal support from our education consultants from application to graduation.

Practical parts

For practical subjects (for example medicine), some training must be completed in person — we explain the conditions of each program.

Advantages of Study in Ukraine

Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe, with more than a thousand years of history and traditions. It is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the World Trade Organization, and an official candidate for membership of the European Union since 2022. Its higher education system follows the European Bologna Process.

For decades, Ukrainian universities have welcomed students from all over the world — especially in medicine, engineering, aviation and economics.

Some major advantages of studying in Ukraine

World-class universities

Long academic traditions in medicine, engineering and aviation.

Admission by simple application

No entrance exams for most programs for international students.

No IELTS and TOEFL required

Most universities do not require these certificates for entry.

Tuition fee paid after arrival

You pay the university once you have arrived in Ukraine.

International recognition

Ukrainian medical universities are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, so graduates can take licensing exams such as USMLE (USA) and PLAB (UK).

Affordable

European quality of education with low tuition fees and living costs.

Exchange programs

Many universities have exchange agreements with universities in the EU.

Programs in English

Many programs are taught in English, as well as in Ukrainian.

Education in Ukraine

Ukraine has a well-developed higher education system: universities, academies and institutes offer Bachelor’s degrees (usually 4 years), Master’s degrees (1.5–2 years after the Bachelor’s) and PhD programs. Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy are integrated Master’s programs of 5–6 years.

Ukrainian qualifications are recognized by employers and universities in many countries around the world, and the national quality assurance system follows European standards.

Why study medicine (MD / MBBS) in Ukraine?

Thousands of international students choose Ukraine to study General Medicine (MD/MBBS), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, postgraduate programs and clinical residency.

Study medicine in a European country with low tuition fees and without IELTS or TOEFL
Highly qualified teachers and practical training in teaching hospitals
No entrance test for most medical universities for international students
Ukraine is part of the Bologna Process, which ensures European quality standards
Graduates can apply for international licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK) and the licensing exams of their home countries
Programs taught in English — no need to learn a new language for admission
Smooth path from MD to postgraduate training, residency and PhD

Online Application for the University

Apply to Ukrainian universities from home: fill in our online form, upload your documents and receive your admission letter by email — no paper forms, no travelling.

Fill in the form

Your personal details and the program you want to study.

Upload documents

Passport and educational documents (scans or clear photos).

We check everything

Our consultants check your documents and contact you if anything is missing.

Admission letter

You receive the university’s decision and admission letter by email.

Your personal information is handled confidentially and used only for your application.

Preparatory Departments

The preparatory department (foundation year) prepares international students for university studies in Ukraine. It is the right choice if your previous education needs to be completed or if you want to study in Ukrainian.

Language

Intensive Ukrainian or English language training for your studies and everyday life.

Subjects for your profile

Medical profile: biology, chemistry, physics. Engineering profile: mathematics, physics. Economics profile: mathematics, geography and others.

Duration

Usually one academic year (about 10 months), with intakes in autumn and in the second semester.

Certificate

After the final exams you receive a certificate that allows you to enter the first year of a Ukrainian university.

Spring Admission

Missed the September intake? Many Ukrainian universities and preparatory departments also accept international students for the second (spring) semester, so you don’t have to wait a whole year to start.

Start earlier

Begin your studies in the winter–spring semester.

Wide choice

Preparatory courses and selected degree programs are available for spring admission.

Same procedure

The admission steps are the same: documents, admission letter, invitation and visa.

Plan ahead

Spring places are limited — apply as early as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need IELTS or TOEFL to study in Ukraine?

Most Ukrainian universities do not require IELTS or TOEFL for international students.

When do I pay the tuition fee?

The tuition fee is paid to the university after your arrival in Ukraine. Our admission processing fee is paid before the invitation letter is issued.

Can I study in English?

Yes. Many programs — especially medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering and business — are taught in English.

Will you meet me at the airport?

Yes. Send us your flight details and our representative will meet you and take you to your accommodation.