Study abroad at Ivano-Frankivsk

Ivano-Frankivsk is an enchanting historic city in western Ukraine nestled near the scenic Carpathian Mountains, celebrated for its rich European architecture, pedestrian central plazas, clean environment, and outstanding medical legacy. Ivano-Frankivsk is home to Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (IFNMU - founded in 1945, accredited by WHO, UNESCO, European medical boards, with a vibrant community of over 2,000 international students), alongside Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas (IFNTUNG - Ukraine's leading energy university) and Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University. Degrees in General Medicine (MD), Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Energy Engineering are taught 100% in English within the European Bologna framework. International students benefit from very low tuition and living expenses, safety, and official Ministry admission through the UDCMO system.

Tuition fees in Ivano-Frankivsk are among the lowest in Europe: Accredited English-medium medical degree programs (General Medicine - MD) at IFNMU range between $3,800 and $4,200 per academic year, while Dentistry and Pharmacy range from $4,000 to $4,400 per year. Petroleum and Energy Engineering degrees range from $2,000 to $2,800 per year. Subsidized campus dormitories cost between $35 and $65 per month, and private apartments range from $160 to $300 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $200 and $360.

International students require a Long-Stay Student Visa (Type D-13 Visa) issued by the Ukrainian Embassy / VFS Global. Essential requirements: physical Invitation to Study from IFNMU registered with UDCMO, legalized educational documents, medical health check with HIV test, and bank solvency proof. After arrival in Ivano-Frankivsk, the university registers the student and issues the Temporary Residence Permit (Posvidka).