Study abroad at Kyiv

Kyiv is the majestic, historic capital and premier academic, technological, and cultural powerhouse of Ukraine, situated on the scenic Dnieper River. Kyiv hosts Ukraine's top world-ranked institutions, led by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU - ranked #1 nationally for Sciences, Law, and Humanities), Bogomolets National Medical University (NMU - Ukraine's leading medical institution founded in 1841, WHO/UNESCO-accredited), National Technical University of Ukraine 'Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' (KPI - world-renowned engineering pioneer), and National Aviation University (NAU). Degrees in General Medicine (MD), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Aviation Engineering, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence are taught 100% in English within the European Bologna framework. Students benefit from rich European history, affordable European tuition and living expenses, and official Ministry admission through the UDCMO system.

Tuition fees in Kyiv for international students are very affordable: Accredited English-medium medical degree programs (General Medicine - MD) at Bogomolets NMU range from $4,300 to $5,000 per academic year, while Dentistry ranges from $4,500 to $5,200 per year. Aviation, Computer Science, and Engineering programs at KPI and NAU range between $2,400 and $3,800 per year. Subsidized student dormitories cost between $40 and $80 per month, and private apartments range from $250 to $480 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $280 and $500.

International students require a Long-Stay Student Visa (Type D-13 Visa) issued by the Ukrainian Embassy / VFS Global. Key requirements: official physical Invitation to Study from Bogomolets NMU, KNU, or KPI registered with UDCMO, legalized educational certificates, certified medical check with HIV test, and bank solvency proof. Upon arrival in Kyiv, the university registers the student and issues the Temporary Residence Permit (Posvidka).