Where can Ukrainians study in Europe at a reasonable cost?

European universities offer Ukrainians affordable, high-quality educational programs. Find out which countries offer the cheapest tuition and what admission requirements apply there

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Ukrainians have a wide range of opportunities for studying in Europe — from free state programs to inexpensive paid specialties. We will tell you which countries have the lowest prices for education, which universities are most often chosen, and what to look for before applying. Link to RBK-Ukraine.

Poland: affordable prices and a wide range of majors

Poland remains one of the most popular destinations among Ukrainians. Tuition fees start at around $1,000 per year, but can reach $18,000 for prestigious programs.

● The cheapest majors: pedagogy, mechatronics, philology.

● The most expensive majors: medicine, economics, management, IT.

Part-time study is usually half the price. Most Polish universities accept NMT results from Ukrainian applicants.

Top universities in Poland:

● Wrocław University of Technology,

● Jagiellonian University,

● Krakow University of Economics,

● Lublin University of Technology,

● Warsaw School of Economics.

Bulgaria: the cheapest humanities education in Europe

Bulgaria offers one of the lowest tuition fees for humanities majors — €1,000–5,000 per year. Technical and economic majors cost €2,000–6,000, and medical majors cost €5,000–7,000.

The best universities:

● Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski,

● Varna Technical University,

● American University in Bulgaria.

The low cost of living makes the country attractive to students on a tight budget.

Hungary: affordable education and comfortable student life

Studying in Hungary costs an average of $1,300–5,400 per year. Universities offer programs in both Hungarian and English.

The most popular universities are:

● University of Szeged,

● University of Debrecen,

● Eötvös Loránd University.

Thanks to moderate prices for housing and food, the country remains one of the most budget-friendly options for students.

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Slovakia: low prices and the opportunity to study in the national language

Slovakia attracts Ukrainians primarily because of its cost: from €1,600 per year at private universities when studying in Slovak. If you study in English, the cost ranges from €2,000 to €11,000, depending on the field of study.

Leading universities:

● University of Economics in Bratislava,

● Technical University in Košice,

● Slovak University of Technology,

● Comenius University,

● Pavol Jozef Šafárik University.

Students note simpler admission procedures and favorable living conditions.

Czech Republic: affordable higher education with high-quality teaching

In the Czech Republic, a year of study costs from €2,000, but English-language programs in certain specialties can reach €15,000.

Top universities in the Czech Republic:

● Charles University in Prague,

● Masaryk University in Brno,

● Czech University of Life Sciences,

● Czech Technical University.

The Czech Republic also offers free tuition for those who have a high level of proficiency in the Czech language.

How to prepare for admission: language, documents, consultations

For free education in most countries, you need to have a B2 level of the local language and an official language certificate. You also need to take into account various requirements: from the nostrification of documents to the submission of motivation letters. For those planning to apply, it is important to understand the requirements, deadlines, language criteria, as well as the actual costs of a year of study and living expenses. If you need professional support, legal experts at Visit Ukraine will help you sort out your documents, submit applications, and study abroad.

We remind you! American universities remain a symbol of prestige, but the cost of studying there often reaches tens of thousands of dollars per year. Despite this, Ukrainian students today have more opportunities to receive scholarships and financial support for studying in the United States. Read more about prices at public and private universities in the United States, as well as the general living expenses that international students can expect.

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