Studying in Ukraine doesn’t always mean paying full tuition out of pocket. Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science runs a National Scholarship programme for international students, and many individual universities run their own merit-based awards on top of that. Here’s what’s genuinely available, and how Study in Ukraine Today can help you find and apply for the right one.
The National Scholarship of Ukraine
Ukraine’s government offers at least 100 fully-funded scholarship places each year to international students through the National Scholarship of Ukraine, administered by the Ministry of Education and Science. A full scholarship place covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, accommodation, health insurance, and round-trip airfare. All scholarship programmes are taught in English, and no Ukrainian-language proficiency test is required to apply. Scholarship recipients are enrolled in Ukrainian-language degree programmes and study alongside domestic students.
Eligibility is restricted to citizens of countries that have signed relevant international education agreements with Ukraine — the current list of eligible countries is published on the Ministry of Education and Science’s official site and the government’s studyinukraine.gov.ua portal, and it’s worth checking directly before assuming eligibility either way.
One detail worth knowing before you apply: a scholarship covers tuition and core academic costs, but it does not cover nostrification (the official recognition process for your existing educational documents in Ukraine) — that’s a separate cost you handle independently.
University-Specific Scholarships
Beyond the national programme, many individual Ukrainian universities — particularly state universities — offer their own scholarships or subsidized places for international students, typically merit-based and ranging from partial tuition reductions to more comprehensive packages. Private institutions in Ukraine also commonly run their own merit-based award schemes. Availability, criteria, and amounts vary significantly by university and by year, so this is exactly the kind of detail Study in Ukraine Today can help you check directly with your target university before you apply, rather than relying on generic listings.
How Study in Ukraine Today Can Help
Scholarship eligibility, deadlines, and required documents change year to year and vary by both country of origin and university. Our team can help you check what you’re actually eligible for at your specific target universities, prepare a strong scholarship application alongside your admission application, and make sure you don’t miss a deadline because the information wasn’t in English or wasn’t current.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the National Scholarship of Ukraine actually cover?
It covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, accommodation, health insurance, and round-trip airfare. It does not cover nostrification of your existing educational documents.
Do I need to speak Ukrainian to apply for a scholarship?
No Ukrainian-language proficiency test is required to apply, though scholarship recipients are enrolled in Ukrainian-language degree programmes.
Are scholarships available for medical degree programmes specifically?
Availability varies by university and programme — our team can help you check what’s currently available for the specific medical universities you’re considering.
How do I know if my country is eligible for the National Scholarship?
Eligibility is restricted to citizens of countries with relevant international education agreements with Ukraine. The current list is published on the official Ministry of Education and Science and studyinukraine.gov.ua portals.
Can Study in Ukraine Today help me apply for a scholarship?
Yes — we help you check your eligibility, prepare a strong application alongside your admission application, and keep track of deadlines.