Ukrainian Masters

In Ukraine, exams such as ALES or GRE are generally not required for graduate applications. However, depending on the language of instruction, language proficiency exams such as TOEFL or IELTS may be requested for programs in English.

When applying for a visa, students must demonstrate that they have the financial means to cover their education and living expenses. This amount should cover university and program fees, plus annual living expenses. Generally, a total amount between $5,000 and $10,000 is considered sufficient.

Students who want to study for a master's degree in Ukraine need to obtain a type D student visa . This visa is for long-term education purposes.

Visa applications usually take between 10 and 30 days to process if all required documents are submitted. However, this period may vary depending on the workload of the consulate and additional document requests.

Foreign students in Ukraine with a student visa have limited work permits. Officially, they are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.

There are many universities in Ukraine that offer postgraduate programs. Some of them are:

• Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University

• Kharkiv National University

• Lviv Polytechnic University

• Odessa National Mechnikov University

• Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

The duration of master's degree programs in Ukraine usually varies between 1.5 and 2 years.

There are a limited number of scholarships available for international students in Ukraine. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the institution and the type of program. It usually covers part or all of the tuition fee.