Ukraine offers international students a unique opportunity to study in Ukraine on scholarship through state-funded programs provided by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. These scholarships are available to foreign citizens from partner countries that have signed international agreements with Ukraine in the field of education.
Each year, hundreds of international students receive a scholarship to study in Ukraine, allowing them to obtain a high-quality European education at Ukrainian higher education institutions free of charge.
A scholarship to study in Ukraine is available to citizens of countries that have bilateral or multilateral educational agreements with Ukraine.
You can check if your country is eligible to study in Ukraine on scholarship:
Students who study in Ukraine on scholarship receive the following benefits:
While a scholarship to study in Ukraine covers tuition and basic academic support, it does not include:
These costs are paid by the student independently.
All students who study in Ukraine on scholarship are enrolled in Ukrainian-language programs.
Before beginning the main degree program, students complete a preparatory year of Ukrainian language study at the host university. This preparatory education is free of charge; however, a monthly allowance is not provided during this period.
The academic year for students who study in Ukraine lasts from:
September 1 to June 30
The process of obtaining a scholarship to study in Ukraine is conducted through the applicant’s home country authorities, not directly through Ukrainian universities.
Learn about opportunities to study in Ukraine on scholarship, application deadlines, and selection criteria.
To apply for a scholarship to study in Ukraine, you will need:
Submit your documents to the authorized institution in your country within the official deadline.
Candidates are selected through a national competitive process.
Successful applicants are nominated to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
The Ministry reviews applications and awards the scholarship to study in Ukraine.
Approved candidates receive:
Certify your academic documents according to national legislation.
Contact the Ukrainian Embassy to apply for a student visa.
Coordinate arrival dates or agree on starting online learning with your university.
Further procedures (residence permit, dormitory accommodation, document recognition) are handled directly with the university.
For official inquiries regarding how to study in Ukraine on scholarship, contact:
📧 international@mon.gov.ua
📧 svitlana.pohukaieva@mon.gov.ua
