Ukraine, academic activities in any Ukraine university for a new academic year start from 1st of September each year. Students that will be studying in English language are expected to have arrived and completed all necessary registrations before this date. However, students that will study in native Ukrainian language or Russian language are allowed to arrive a bit later for 10 months language program, but not later than 15th of November. Sometimes, this may be extended, but it is better to plan on arriving before this date.

Lectures in any Ukraine university are offered in either the native language or English language. For Ukraine nationals,

Foreign students have a choice of either the native language or English language. However, although most courses are now offered in English language, there are still some courses not available in English language

Student who wants to study in Russian medium or who which to study in preparatory medium first, the foreign student will have to undergo a 10 months language program. A separate certificate of proficiency for the language is awarded to the student, on graduation.

Foreign students studying in any Ukraine university fall into any of below three study programs namely:

  • Undergraduate program • Postgraduate program • Doctorate program

Most undergraduate programs normally run for a period of four (4) academic years. Medical courses, however, are an exception. Students have a choice of continuing to a Masters degree, on completion of the undergraduate program. The duration will depend on the student's graduation grades, in the undergraduate program.