Ukraine entered the III millenium promoting its own education policy and strategy and its main principle of education corresponding to those of highly developed countries.
At the moment Ukraine runs over 1000 higher educational institutions of all accreditation levels and forms of ownership: universities, academies, institutes, conservatories, colleges, technical and specialized schools. Our graduates, especially those who have diplomas in mathematics, physics, medicine, aviation and naval professions, engineering and chemical technologies are in demand all over the world which is evidenced by the fact that Ukraine has signed the Lisbon Convention on Mutual recognition of qualifications of higher education in European region.
The contingent of students of higher educational establishments of I-IV of levels of accreditation is made by over 2 millions 400 thousands of persons, including over 48 thousands of foreign students.
Annually higher educational establishments of I-II of levels of accreditation are produce over 100 thousands of persons, by higher educational establishments of III-IV of levels of accreditation over 500 thousands of persons. An educational process in higher educational establishments of I-II of levels of accreditation is provided by over 37 thousand pedagogical workers, in higher educational establishments of III-IV of levels of accreditation - 163 thousands scientifically pedagogical and pedagogical workers.
Ukraine today is the most interesting country among the former Soviet Union republics where one can study, work and rest, get acquainted with the history of the country. Ukrainian cuisine is one of the best in Europe. It has its own traditions and is famous for its great variety and good taste qualities. In Ukraine works a multi-branch transport system due to which you can get to any place both inside and outside the country by air on by land. The city public transport network includes trams, trolleybuses, buses and taxi. Big cities have a metro.
The academic year in higher educational establishments in Ukraine starts on the 1st of September. It is divided into two terms, the first term is from September to the end of January and the second begins in February and ends in June. Each term lasts 17-18 weeks, followed by a 3 week examination period.
Foreign citizens who would like to enter the higher educational establishments in Ukraine get visas at the Embassy or diplomatic representative offices of Ukraine in their countries and on the grounds of invitation from Ukrainian State Center of International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine or a higher educational institution.
All leisure and sports facilities are available both for foreigner and Ukrainian students. Tuition, accommodation and other facilities fees are fixed in the corresponding agreements. In comparison with the western countries education and accommodation fees are quite reasonable in Ukraine for all strata of population. Accommodation for students is not a problem at all. Almost all institutions offer accommodation at a moderate price. You can also rent an apartment.
The national currency of Ukraine is hryvna. All payments on the territory of Ukraine are made in national currency. But any foreign currency can be exchanged for hryvna and vice versa in any bank or currency office.
Ukrainian higher educational establishments welcome everybody giving them an opportunity to obtain education of the international level. Ukrainian people are well known as a hospitable nation and we are sure that any visit to our country will be useful, interesting and exciting.
Ukrainian people are well known as a hospitable nation and we are sure that any visit to our country will be useful, interesting and exciting.