Frequently Asked Questions study in ukraine!
1. Where is Ukraine located?
A. Ukraine is the second largest country and situated in the south-eastern part of Europe .
2. What is the Capital of Ukraine and its population?
A. Kiev is the Capital of Ukraine, which has an overall population of 50 million (UN, 2004 data).
3. What is one of the major religion followed by the people in Ukraine?
A. Christianity.
4. What are the Universities you are representing in Ukraine?
A. Contact us for Universities details.
5. Are these Universities recognized or affiliated by any board of education or any other Educational Council?
A. Yes, they are recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Ukraine.
6. What is the duration of the program in Ukraine ?
A. The duration varies between 2 - 6 years depending upon the courses of study.
7. What is the currency used in Ukraine ?
A. The currency used in Ukraine is Hryvnia and the coins are known as Kopiyka. US Dollars are also acceptable. US$ 1 = 5.2 Hryvnia approximately (Please check current FOREX rates for latest update).
8. What is the language used in Ukraine ?
A. The language is Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Polish and Hungarian.
9. What is the medium of instruction in Ukraine ?
A. The medium of instruction is "ENGLISH".
10. Do we need to qualify any English test like IELTS or TOEFL for seeking admission into Ukrainian University?
A. No, it is not mandatory, but there are educational support programs
available for those who need extra help in areas such as ESL or who have learning disorders.
11. Can we apply for the Work Permit after completion of the program?
A. Yes, you can apply for the Work Permit. Universities itself provides job placement in Ukraine and other western countries.
12. Does the student have to come back to his/her home country to apply?
A. No, it is not necessary.
13. Can we apply for Permanent Residence and citizenship of Ukraine?
A. Yes, you can apply but after 2 years of regular stay in Ukraine as per Ukrainian Law.
14. Are Ukrainian degrees valued globally?
A. Yes, they are valued and recognised globally.
15. How is the accommodation arrangement and what are the charges?
A. The University Hostels are available for accommodation and it is included in the fee package.
16. Can we pay the tuition fee in installments?
A. Yes, you can pay the fee in installments.
17. Do we need to pay the books and exam fee separately or is it included in the fee?
A. It is included in the Tuition fee.
18. Any other facility like pick up, bank account opening, etc. is provided by the college?
A. Yes, it is included in the fee package.
19. Can we travel to any other countries while studying in Ukraine? Which countries, when and for how long?
A. Yes, you can travel to other countries like UK, Germany, Sweden, Italy, France, Poland, etc. during summer and winter vacations.
20. In which languages do the teachers teach?
A. Studies are provided in Ukrainian , Russian or English languages.
21. What services renders comeStudyInUkraine.org for foreign students?
A. comeStudyInUkraine.org gives international students all the information about the
Ukrainian higher education system and offers consulting support right from the time
of your first contact with reference to the higher education in Ukraine till the end
of the educational period of 2-6 years. Further to this, following could be considered some
of the services that are offered by comeStudyInUkraine.org to the foreign students who wish to
study at the higher educational establishments of Ukraine:
- Information about the different higher educational establishments of Ukraine.
- Processing of the students documents with the chosen University for the chosen specialty.
- Processing of the admission letter and the visa support letter from the University.
- Assistance in issuance of the health and life insurance.
- Meeting the students on their arrival at the International airport and accompanying them to the University and the hostel.
- Assistance in their hostel accommodation.
- Assistance with the registration, and documentation at the University.
- Assistance in opening the bank account and in sending facsimile and electronic messages.
- Consultation and help in all the regards during the education with the University, teachers and fellow students.
- Transferring the students from one University to the other and all related documentation.
- Communication with parents with regards to the academic and other behavior of the children during the educational period.
- All assistance and guardianship during the complete educational period.
22. What is the visa invitation for education?
A. The invitation for education is the official document, which is processed by
the department of passport-visa service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
It confirms that the student is admitted to a particular University. It specifies your
passport details and the full name of the University. This invitation support letter is
required by the Ukrainian Embassy to stamp the visa on your passport. Generally,
it takes around 10 days for the visa invitation to be processed at the Ministry of
Internal Affairs. The invitation is valid for 90 days from the date of its issuance
and you need to apply to the Ukrainian Embassy for a visa during the validity of the invitation issued.
23. What is the migration card?
A. The migration card is the document which testifies that the student has crossed the
border of Ukraine. It is an obligatory document for the further processing of the student
registration and hence is an important document. Without the migration card the registration
on the territory of Ukraine cannot be done and the student would be deported back to the home country.
The migration card is handed out by the flight attendant on the plane or is
also available at the airport on arrival at the immigration department.
The card consists of 2 identical parts, which are necessary to fill. At the
immigration of the International airport, the immigration officer stamps the both
parts of the card and retains one while the other part is handed over to the student.
Before leaving the immigration desk, it is important that you check that you have
received the stamped part from the officer. It is important and obligatory to retain the migration card till the departure from Ukraine.
24. How much luggage is allowed to be brought?
A. While there is no general restriction in the weight of the luggage is brought from your hometown,
it should be noted that the airlines allow 20-25 kgs of luggage to be carried free of cost.
All excess luggages are to be paid on a Kg basis and may prove expensive.
It is recommended to bring only the necessary things that are required and which you
feel may not be available in Ukraine. All other things could be purchased in Ukraine.
It is recommended to carry with you warm cloths like coat, boots, cap, gloves scarf etc,
things of personal hygiene. For your journey in the period of September – October,
you could carry with you an easy jacket, jeans, socks, sport boots while during the winter
months of November – December you would need to carry a warm coat, a sweater, warm trousers, boots, cap, and gloves.
25. Will I have to incur some additional expenses upon arrival in Ukraine?
A. Upon arrival, the student should pay to the University the officially
established charges for the registration, which would be around US$ 10-30.
In some cases the University would require the student to be re-examined for
HIV or medical fitness which would cost an additional US$ 10. Validity of the HIV certificate would be 3 months.
26.What will be my average month expenses?
A. Usually the expenses for first month of staying in Ukraine are
more than those of the subsequent months. You’ll need about 500 USD for
the first three months of staying in Ukraine. This is due to the reason that
the student would need to pay the registration charges, purchase items of necessity etc.
Subsequently, the average monthly expenses for food are about US$ 100-US$ 150.
27. How do my parents can send me money for my expenses?
A. Parents can send the money to the student’s bank account in Ukraine by the way
of a wire transfer. The student is recommended to open a bank account as soon as
the process of registration is completed, which normally takes around 10-15 days.
After the registration is completed the student is required to come to the office
of comeStudyInUkraine.org, where one of the representatives would assist him / her to
open a bank account where the parents could transfer the money. For opening a bank
account, the student would be required to deposit an initial deposit of US$ 5.
28. Whether a life and a health insurance are necessary?
A. Before the arrival of the student to Ukraine, comeStudyInUkraine.org processes
the life and the health insurance on the behalf of the student. Within several days
of the arrival to Ukraine, the insurance certificate is given to the student.
The health insurance guarantees that the student gets the required medical aid in
times of illness according to the program of the insurance cover.
The insurance policy mentions the names and the telephone numbers of the doctors and the hospitals.
The insurance company also informs StudyInUkraine.org of the illness of the student who apply
for the medical help. comeStudyInUkraine.org therefore is in a position not only to monitor and
supervise the condition of the student’s health but also to inform the parents of the student
and keeping them informed about the progress of the student’s health. Without the life and
the health insurance it is not possible to process the registration of the student.
Therefore, the life and the health insurance is necessary and obligatory for all foreign students wishing to study in Ukraine.
29. What is the preparatory faculty and what is it for?
A. The preparatory faculty is a special educational program with duration
of 1 academic year (7-10 months). At the preparatory faculty students study
Russian and or Ukrainian language and the special disciplines required
depending on the future specialty chosen (language of science, mathematics,
physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, geography, history, and literature).
After completing the preparatory faculties the student pass through an examination.
In case of a successful passing of the examination, the student receives the Certificate
of the preparatory faculty. This certificate gives the student a right to enter any Ukrainian university without entrance examinations.
But if the student chooses training in English or French language (only for medical
specialties) he/she does not need to study at the preparatory faculty, he enters directly the first year of the degree course.
Studying at the preparatory faculty starts on the September,
1st, every year depending on the formation of groups. (6-8 students in group).
30. Is it difficult to study at the preparatory faculty?
A. The program of the preparatory faculty is worked out for an ordinary level
of complexity. The student who attend all the classes, carry out practical and home tasks,
do not face any problems with studying in this faculty. If the student does not manage
to successfully complete the preparatory faculty, he/she will have the opportunity to
repeat training at the preparatory faculty at the same or other university in the
next academic year. Repeating the preparatory faculty means that the student would
be required to pay the tuition fees again.
31. Will my parents be informed on my academic progress?
A. comeStudyInUkraine.org constantly supervises the process of studying and receives
the information on the student’s academic progress on a regular basis.
The representatives of comeStudyInUkraine.org speak to the professors about
the behavior and progress of the students. The received information is sent
to the representatives of comeStudyInUkraine.org in your country, who in turn give it to the students’ parents.
32. How can I get the information on the University where I’ll continue my
education after the completion of the preparatory faculty?
A. In the months of April — May every year, StudyInUkraine.org organizes an
educational exhibition for the students of the preparatory faculty. Students
can come to the office and get the information on the universities most suitable
for studying according to the specialty chosen. comeStudyInUkraine.org managers give the
information on the universities, cost and duration of studying, help students to make
a correct choice, legalize the necessary papers; carry out transfers and admission to
other Universities. The fifteen-year operational experience and high professionalism
of comeStudyInUkraine.org guarantees performance of all the necessary procedures connected
to the admission of the student for studying in any of the universities in Ukraine
according to the specialty chosen. Acknowledgement of quality of work is the high
reputation of comeStudyInUkraine.org among foreign students and the state universities of Ukraine.
33. When is the beginning of vacations in the Universities in Ukraine?
A. At the preparatory faculty, the program of studying is not divided
into semesters; therefore winter vacations are not stipulated. At the end
of January the students who have successfully passed all tests have one week
of rest. Students who have academic debts try to pass through their tests again.
Summer vacations last 2 months, from July, 1 till August, 31 every year.
As for the degree course (5 years), winter vacations last 2 weeks from the last
week of January till the first week of February every year. Summer vacations
are the same as at the preparatory faculty — from July, 1st till August, 31st every year.
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