International students get their higher education in universities, academies and institutes, that are not only accredited, but also have a special license to teach foreign students.

All the universities from this Guide possess the license. The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine controls the quality of educational services given to foreign students.

International students start their studying with the foundation year. It includes a course of Ukrainian (Russian) language and some of the comprehensive subjects according to the future profession.

Further education is continuing together with Ukrainian students.

Local citizens become a student of a university according to the results of entrance exams in July and August.

The academic year beginning on the 1st of September lasts up to the end of July and consists of two terms. All the students go on holidays between two terms: the first term (September — January) the second one (February — June). Summer holidays last for three months on average.

At the end of each term the student takes 3 or 5 examinations and 3 or 5 tests. Successful passing of examinations and tests guarantees the possibility of getting to the second term.

Students have classes everyday except for weekends. They attend lectures, tutorials, work with materials in libraries and resource centres.

Higher education course includes work placement, which gives students the possibility to gain experience.

Recognition of qualification gained is the priority of the state. In case of successful graduation of a university student get the Diploma no matter what form of property it refers to. The transcript of the subjects list with marks is attached to the Diploma. Although the state guarantees the conformity to standards of qualification, the employer takes into consideration how authoritative the university is.

Today, you can get the education in 313 universities, academies and institutes of Ukraine of 3-4th level of accreditation. Among them there are 220 state institutions and 93- non state. 54,9 % of state universities students get free education.