The Preparatory Department for foreign citizens at the National N.Ye.Zhukovsky Aerospace University During the period of existence of the Preparatory Department more than 600 foreign citizens from 46 countries of the world obtained the knowledge necessary for their further study at the KhAI and other higher educational institutions of Ukraine on engineering, economics and natural sciences.

Automobile transport
Airlines maintenance
Accounting and audit
International economics
Applied linguistics
Aircraft and rocket building
Engines and power plants of aircraft
Avionics
System analysis
Information science
Applied mathematics
Power machine building
Heat power engineering
Machine building
Engineering mechanics
Applied mechanics
System engineering
Automation and computer-integrated technologies
Aero navigation
Geodesy, cartography, organization of the use of land
Metrology, standardization and certification
Metrology and informational and measuring technologies
Ecology, environment and balanced nature management
Radio techniques
Radio-electronic devices
Telecommunications
Computer’s sciences
Computer’s engineering
Program engineering
Commodity research and commercial enterprise
Finances and credit
Marketing
Economics of enterprise
Management
Psychology
Philology
Document knowledge and information activity

Airlines maintenance
Airplanes and helicopters
Aircraft engines and power plant
Control systems of flying machines and their complexes
Airplane and helicopter manufacturing
Aircraft engine manufacturing
Designing and manufacturing articles made in composite
Rocket and space complexes
Aerospace heat engineering
Spacecraft engines and power plant
Engines of rocket-space craft
Life safety measures
Information controlling systems and techniques
Information design technologies
Software of automated systems
Robotic systems and complexes
Radio electronic devices, systems and complexes
Manufacture of electronic devices
Technologies and means of telecommunication
Specialized computer systems
Information measuring systems
Quality, standardization and certification
Management of organizations
Project Management
Gas turbine power plants and compressor stations
Biotechnical and medical apparatuses and systems
Metrology and measuring engineering
Systems of control and automation
Computer systems and networks
System programming
Non conventional sources of power

Rules of entering and training at KhAI post-graduate course

The graduates who are going to enter the post-graduate course for a training with a purpose to get a degree of Candidate of Science in engineering should have got a diploma of Master of Science or Specialist, more over the specialty of his/her candidate dissertation shall be related to the main line of the basic education on which the
Master’s or Specialist’s degree awarded.
The KhAI is entitled to conduct the training of PhD students on the large list of major subjects including those related to aerospace area. The indicated list is attached below. Those major subjects on which the defense of dissertation is possible to be realized at the KhAI are marked with a sign * in the list. The KhAI has got a certificate of Higher Certifying Commission on each specialty. The defenses of the dissertations on the major subjects which are not marked with a sign * in the list shall not be possible ; they will be realized in other higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
The training on the full-time post-graduate course lasts 3 years and on the distance instruction post-graduate course – 4 years. The graduates who are going to enter the post-graduate course should pass the entrance examinations on major subject, foreign language (Russian or English) and philosophy.
Within the first year of study the post-graduate students have to pass candidate examinations – candidate minimums which are obligatory under defense of dissertation.
Candidate minimums shall be passed on the following subjects: major subject, foreign subject, philosophy.
Each PhD student shall work individually under the guidance of his/her research supervisor. Within the first year of training an aspirant jointly with his/her research supervisor shall definitely formulate the theme and tasks of investigations.
Within the whole period of training an PhD student has to perform reference sources survey on world publications, to carry out theoretical and experimental research work, to make analysis of research results, to prepare and publish at least 2 – 3 research articles.
At the end of training on the post-graduate course an aspirant shall submit dissertation on 120 x 150 A4-size sheets and to defend it in public. The public defense envisages getting positive opinions about research results from a number of scientific schools and enterprises of aerospace industry of Ukraine and other countries.
The defense procedure of already prepared and submitted work usually takes 2 – 4 months in dependence on the level of preparation of the student. The presence of the PhD student at his/her defense is obligatory.
According to the results of successful defense the KhAI issues a diploma certifying the awarding of a degree of Candidate of Science of state sample to the aspirant.
The KhAI has a great experience of training citizens of Germany, Mexico, Jordan, Yemen, Nigeria and other countries on post-graduate course.
During the period of its existence the KhAI has awarded the degree of Candidate of Science to more than 1000 PhD students from Russia, Ukraine and other countries and the degree of Doctor of Science to more than 150 persons.

List of the permanently delivered post-graduate courses at the National Aerospace University «KhAI»

Recognition of international students’ educational diplomas

Every foreign citizen who is willing to be trained as MS, PhD, DS must fulfill the procedure of his educational documents’ recognition at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Documents’ recognition is held during the first year of staying in Ukraine.
You should appeal to the Embassy of Ukraine in order to get the information and formalize educational documents for recognition. Necessary documents that should be submitted to the Ministry of Education of Ukraine:

The University provides methodical assistance on documents’ preparation for the recognition procedure.

SUMMER/WINTER COURSES for the foreign students (BS, MS, PHD degrees)

Foreign students who want to visit Ukraine and get to know National Aerospace University KhAI can take familiarization course of lectures and practical training on specialties of University.
The University contains 10 faculties: airplane design, aircraft engine, aircraft control systems, space rocket engineering, aircraft radio systems, economic and management, humanistic, faculty of development of vocational competence and pre-university training for foreign citizens. There are also available scientific schools in the area of super-sonic aerodynamics, composite materials, aviation and rocket engine designing, etc.
The list of some training lines is given below:
Aviation and Cosmonautics
Airplanes and helicopters
Aircraft engines and power plants
Designing and manufacturing articles made of composites
Electronic equipment
Biotechnical and medical apparatusesand systems
Aerospace heat engineering
Nonconventional power sources
The term of summer/winter courses is from 2 to 6 weeks (June-August/December-January).
Excursions and cultural arrangements are included in training programs.
For every group of foreign students we offer the following:
– visit of Kharkiv Aviation Plant
– visit of Aviation Manufacturing Enterprise “Liliental”
– visit of Pilotless Vehicle Center
– visit of Training Center CAD/CAM/CAE
– visit of research laboratories (laboratory of hydraulics, laboratory of wind energetics)
– visit of Wind Tunnel Hall, Constructions Hall, Engines Hall, Airplanes and Helicopters Hall

During the period of stay in our country students will be able to familiarize with Ukrainian culture and traditions, they will be able to visit:
– art exhibitions
– Historical Museum, Museum of Nature
– Planetarium

Also they will see the sights of Kharkiv:
– Opera and Ballet Theatre
– Monuments of 2nd World War Victory
– “Old Kharkiv” district
– Memorial complex to victims of 2nd World War
– Cathedrals and churches
– Squire of Freedom (the largest European squire)
The cost of summer/winter courses is USD380-USD420 in dependence on duration of training and chosen specialty. Foreign students can choose training line and specialty. Also they have free choice of subjects in addition to main subjects.

Take a look at the following programs and courses offered for you your consideration:

Enroll for courses in Chinese

Classes are held by Russian-speaking tutor of Chinese decent.
When passing the course you will be issued with a certificate.

Enroll for courses on preparing for TOEFL test

The course duration is 12 weeks.
By the end of the course you will have a chance to pass the TOEFL test.

Students also have a chance to order at our office “EURO<26” card

The European Youth Card is a card for young people offering a large number of discounts on culture, travel, accommodation, shopping and services in most European countries and USA, Canada, Brazil.
Everyone under the age of 30 can become a cardholder – you don’t have to be a student or a resident of a European country.

International recognition of the university in the field of education and science

The University was founded in 1930. The establishment is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science, Youth and Sports of Ukraine on IV (highest) level among universities of Ukraine. In 2000 the University received the status of National University awarded by the government of Ukraine. This ensures the priority development of the University from the state’s side.
The University is a member of the International Association of Universities IAU/UNESCHO with headquarters located in Paris, France (www.iau-aiu.net).
Ukraine has joined the Hague and Lisbon conventions, it is actively collaborating with organizations on recognition of educational documents in various countries. This has considerably simplified student exchange and is a guarantee of international integration process. Besides international agreements the universities and organizations of Ukraine collaborate with European Union under TEMPUS (TASIS) program – Trans-European collaboration on higher education. Also the EU programs such as Erasmus Mundus and Jean Monet are actively implemented in Ukraine. Ukrainian educational field aims at integration in international academia, application of experience and knowledge of foreign colleagues.
The University obtained recognition in the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Brazil, Great Britain, Vietnam, Ghana, Germany, Egypt, Israel, India, Jordan, Iran, Yemen, Cameroon, Canada, Kenya, China, Lebanon, Mauritius, Morocco, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Ruanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Syria, Sudan, USA, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda.
The University is the only educational establishment in Ukraine to become a partner of Association European Aviation Universities PEGASUS (www.pegasus-europe.org). Membership in this organization gives an opportunity to organize exchange programs and introduce innovations in cooperation with foreign universities as well as aerospace industrial enterprises and respective EU state organizations.
The University also signed membership in Magna Charta Universitatum (www.magna-charta.org), which initiated forming of united European education area and defined direction of development in such prospective branches of higher education as universities’ self-regulation, democratic principles of management, students’ academic freedom, and freedom in scientific researches.
The KhAI is a member of the European Aeronautics Science Network (www.easn.net).
Training of foreign citizens at the University has been conducted since 1992.
About 1400 students from the countries of Asia, Africa and Middle East are currently being trained at the University. Yearly graduates enter the post-graduate course, which has already been successfully completed by citizens from Germany, Israel, Mexico, Russia and other countries. The inventions of the University scientists are patented in more than 20 countries of the world. The University is a permanent participant in the international exhibitions.
University has concluded agreements on training specialists of the highest qualifications with the leading establishments and the universities of China, Russia, Germany, etc. There are also agreements on a similar preparation concluded with the state company of Iran “HESA” within the framework of Ukrainian-Iranian program for creation of the aircraft An-140 joint production.
The KhAI is a co-founder of the Institute of High Technologies, founded in Germany with the participation of Magdeburg University of Otto-von-Guericke, the Volkswagen concern, and German business bank.

Exchange programs and entering European universities

The KhAI students have a chance to continue their education in universities of Germany (Otto-von-Guericke), Italy (Politecnico di Torino), China (Beihang University), France (IPSA) under mutual contracts between KhAI and these universities. They can also participate in grant competitions such as Erasmus Mundus EWENT, DAAD, Fulbright and others to study abroad.
Studying in Italy is conducted under co-developed curricula and joint degree program. During two years students study in National Aerospace University, then they enter Torino Polytechnic University which they graduate from in two years with qualification and European bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering. Concurrently with studying in Italy students continue their training at KhAI, where they learn respective subjects, pass exams and obtain the Ukrainian bachelor degree.
In 2011 in order to develop academic and scientific researches KhAI and Otto-von-Guericke University have concluded a new collaboration agreement. The aspects of this cooperation are joint student training, exchange of post-graduates and academic and research staff; exchange of scientific and technical information, materials and equipment, joint research and development projects. Practical realization of such collaboration is joint training of KhAI students in Logistics as well as exchange of post-graduates and research staff.
Beihang University of China annually grants KhAI students with free-of-charge studying in master and post-graduate courses on the program of Chinese state scholarships and grants. KhAI bachelor and master willing to continue their education in China may take part in competition for Beihang grant obtaining. The scholarship covers tuitions fees, accommodation cost, insurance and everyday expenditures. As of today 12 KhAI students have been admitted for studying at Beihang University and they are currently staying in China.
In 2012 KhAi has signed an agreement with Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées (IPSA) in France about student exchange on non-financial basis.
In September 2011 was launched the international academic exchange EWENT project within Erasmus Mundus program (ewent.meil.pw.edu.pl). This project is considered by European Comission ans a part of common European cooperation and partnership. The project goals are to create academic and research network which would include higher education establishments from EU countries, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. KhAI is one of the project participants. Our University considers participation in academic exchange projects as an opportunity to establish new contact with research and educational European institutions which would give new chances for collaboration within the EU programs in academic and scientific and research fields.
KhAI keeps in contact with foreign student exchange programs such as DAAD – The German Academic Exchange Service – the biggest organization in the sphere of international student and scholar exchange support. Thank to DAAD many KhAI students, teachers and scholars managed to get a valuable experience when staying abroad. With the help of numerous events (visit programs, former grant holders meetings, participation in education exhibitions and conferences) DAAD favours establishment of new scientific contacts between German scholars and specialists of our University.
KhAI takes part in Fulbright Program, an international scholar and student exchange program financed by the USA government providing opportunities to study in best educational establishment of the USA. By 2012 more than 700 Ukrainian scholars, students and specialists got a chance to go to the USA to conduct scientific researches of study in American higher educational establishment. Last year 3 KhAI students won a grant of Fulbright Program in Ukraine. Now they’re studying in such prestigious universities as South Dakota State University, Arizona University and Purdue University in Indiana. At the same time in aforementioned period a significant number of scholars, students and specialists from the USA took part in Fulbright Program in Ukraine as teachers, researchers and consultants.

Degrees and recognition

Foreign students after successful course completion are awarded with internationally recognized diplomas and transcripts. Depending on degree seeker’s citizenship University conducts procedure of diploma and transcript legalization in the seeker’s embassy and for countries-participants of Lisbon Treaty (more than 50 countires) the University also realizes the procedure of diploma and transcript apostilization. According to the Treaty the apostille is sufficient for degree official recognition in countries signed the mentioned treaty.