2011 / 2012 Study in Ukraine admission overview Ukraine s educational institutions have become recognized in the world as a source

of quality and affordable university education. Whether seeking for a graduate program, postgraduate, doctorate or research works, many international students today have realized the educational potentials available by studying in Ukraine universities. Because most universities are struggling to cope with the increasing request from international students, consulting companies were licensed by the state center for international education to assist in recruiting international students and augment the admission load on the universities and increase admissi on efficiency. Below are answers to some of the repeat questions frequently asked by international students planning to study in Ukraine. They were compiled from the most repeating questions submitted to our support center. Age Limitations The age limitation for new students planning to study in Ukraine is twenty nine (29) years. This is irrespective of the program of student s interest. Until recently, this limit used to be thirty years. Study in Ukraine Admission Resumption Date There is no unified calendar for all the universities admission resumption date. Most have their in-house admission calendar, but normally resumes from March / April, and admissions can continue till November, and sometimes beyond. However, students arriving after 1st of September, which is the official resumption date for all academic activities in Ukraine, might have to enroll for a one year language preparatory program. Students enrolling directly into the main course or planning to study in English language are expected to have arrived before 1st of Septembe r. Tuition and Payments Tuition fees vary across universities, depending on the course, the university and the language of study. The fees are usually updated yearly by the universities, prior to the admission season. During the 2011 / 2012 admission season, we will make available the current fees structure for the different universities we represent. Depending on the mode of application, tuition payments could be made on arrival, or partly paid to the university for students applying directly to the university. Students processing their application via consulting companies, like our company, do not need to pay for the tuition until arrival, as the consulting companies are given this concession. Pre-payments are only for the university admission / invitation letter, visa support letter from the ministry of external affairs, and payment for courier postage to the student s location. The invitation letter could cost anywhere between $100 $200 depending on the prevailing tariff, while courier postage cost will largely depend on the student s location and the courier company utilized. Current fees for all of these will be made available during th e 2011 / 2012 study in Ukraine admission period. However, below are a general fee range based on earlier records for the most pop ular course categories: General Tuition Fees Range Course / Faculty Tuition / Annum Preparatory Faculty $1500 $2000 Medical courses in English language $3000 $4500 Medical courses in native Ukrainian or Russian language $2500

$3500

Postgraduate courses (Medical) $4000 $5000 Engineering courses in English language $2500 $3500 Engineering courses in Ukrainian or Russian Language $2000 Postgraduate courses (Engineering) $3500 $4000 Management / Social Sciences $2000 $3500 Postgraduate (Management / Social Sciences) $3000 $4000 Please note that the above fee range information might not be precise for the 2011 / 2012 admission year, which is yet to be released, as at the time of this publication. You are requested to use the above figures as a planning guide. Accommodation

$3000

Most universities have hostel accommodation for students, or have a provision for one. This varies from single room accommodation type to double or trio occupants for a room, depending on the size and type of the room. Prices for accommodation are also reflective of the accommodation type, and could vary betw een $350 $700 per annum. Students are also allowed to live in rented apartments, outside the hostel, but not without necessary procedures and permission from the university authority. However, it is highly advised that international students reside in university hostels, f or better security. Tuition Payments in Installments Most universities do accept payment of tuition in installments. However, this concession is more applicable to students after their first year. New students are usually expected to make full payment, although in certain circumstances, could be granted this concession. Living Expenditure This varies with the students individual living standards and habits. On the average, students can live off a monthly budget of $150. While a conservative student might not even need that much, another student might need much more depending on the chosen lifestyle. However, depending on inflationary trends, the figures could reasonab ly change. Academic Issues Resumption of academic activities In Ukraine, academic activities resume from 1st of September of every year. This holds true both for return students as well as new students enrolling directly into the main program to study in English language, without going through the language program. However, for language preparatory program, academic activities do resume a bit later into October / November, and often ext ended till December. Study Duration Language Preparatory Program: One (1) academic year Graduate Program: Four (4) academic years

Graduate Program (Medical): Six (6) years Postgraduate (Masters): Minimum of sixteen (16) eighteen (18) months

Graduate program continued to Masters uninterrupted: Five (5) years Admission procedures Admissions are issued exclusively by the universities, either through their representatives or directly to the student, depending on the student s mode of application. Depending on the the desired program, the student is expected to have passed at least five (5) credit passes related to the course of interest. Transfer students will be required to also send their result transcript and course composition while postgraduate students will need to provide the transcript as well as certificate of a four-year comple ted graduate program. Applications could be submitted directly to the university, or through their rep resentatives. Study Languages Available Below are the most common study languages available in most Ukrainian universiti es. Ukrainian Russian English It is important to note that the introduction of English language as a study language is relatively recent, and started off in the most popular courses amongst foreign students, such as medicine and computer engineering. Although most universities are gradually introducing the use of English language as a study language and spreading to other courses, chances are also high that some courses are not available for study in English language. Visa and visa-free regime International students planning to study in Ukraine will come from one of the two country categories: countries with visa-free regime to Ukraine or countries requiring visa to travel to Ukraine, in this case, a student visa. This is important to verify early, to guide planning and preparations. Even when a visa is not required to travel to Ukraine, the student will still be required to go through registrations and obtain a student s residential permit throughout the student s residential period in Ukraine. Below are links to resources about list of visa-free countries to Ukraine, another link to the websites of Ukrainian embassies in different cou ntries. Visa free countries to Ukraine Ukrainian embassies Students that do not fall into the visa-free category will need the second link to locate the Ukrainian embassy in their home country. It is allowed to choose the Ukrainian embassy of convenience and close proximity, in the event of an absent resident Ukrainian embassy in the student s h ome country. Traveling Most international airlines shuttle Ukraine. For traveling purposes, students choose the airline most suitable for their traveling plans considering cost, availability and proposed port of arrival. However, one of the most affordable flight operators and the most popular amongst international students is Turkish Airline. Distance proximity between the student s university and the port of arrival should be considered when choosing an

appropriate airline. Depending on the location of the student, Ukraine is also accessible via road, r ail and sea. Scholarships Scholarships for international students, are not readily available in Ukraine. Most international students are sponsored by their parents or guardians, except for those that were awarded state or governmental scholarship from their home government or another independent scholarship organization. Work and income opportunities Ukraine is also not the ideal place for students wishing to combing academic activities with some form of revenue generation. As a developing nation, Ukraine is still battling to create enough jobs for her citizenry, and with the language barrier, international students might not be well positioned to even compete for these jobs where available, except jobs that require the use of foreign languages. Most importantly, the student s residential status do not permit them to take up paid jobs, as all income attracts some form of taxation, a provision not made for students. Notwithstanding, it is not uncommon to see international students doing some form of menial jobs during summer holidays in holiday and resort centers like beaches etc, but income from such activities should not be relied upon for the student s upkeep and sustenance. However, it should be noted that this is not a legitimate activity, and could attract attention from the appropriate law enforcement agency, which could lead to some form of pe nalty or the other. Sporting facilities Most universities are equipped with sporting facilities, both indoors and outdoors. Since Ukraine has less of warm months than cool months, indoor games tend to gain prominence amongst students. However, international students with large enough student community do organize championship events during summer, in games like football, amongst other foreign communities. Weather characteristics Ukraine is a four season country: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Spring is a transition from winter to summer and occurs between March to May. Summer months last from June to August. Summer in Ukraine is heat intensive varying between 25oC to 35oC with sometimes temperatures of +40oC and above recorded. Autumn is a transition from summer to winter and occurs between September to November. Winter months are between December to February, with temperatures falling below 0oC to sometimes as much as -35oC. This is however rare, but in such extreme cases, academic activities are suspended until the wea ther condition improves. Please leave us your comment below, and don t be shy to hit the like button if you find the article helpful and informative. We ll be publishing more detailed articles, so be sure to be subscribed to the 2011 / 2012 study in Ukraine admission notification alert, so you get notified. In your admission pursuit for the study in Ukraine 2011 / 2012 admission year, OguCS will stand shoulder to shoulder with you for a successful admission proces s. Remember, you can always use the support center for inquiries.