The most popular universities in Ukraine among foreign students: top universities
Ukraine continues to be an attractive destination for foreign students, offering high-quality education at affordable prices. Find out which educational institutions in Ukraine are most often chosen by foreigners for their studies
Ukraine continues to be an attractive destination for foreign students, despite the ongoing war. According to data from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, at the end of last year, more than 27,000 students from various countries were studying at Ukrainian universities. The most popular fields of study are medicine, engineering, and information technology. China, Azerbaijan, and India are the leading countries of origin for students.
Top universities in Ukraine among foreigners (as of 2025)
1. Kyiv National University of Technology and Design - 1,797 students
2. Kharkiv National Economic University named after Semen Kuznets - 1,756
3. National Technical University ‘Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute’ - 1,130
4. National University of Shipbuilding named after Admiral Makarov - 1,077
5. Karazin Kharkiv National University - 989
Read also: Admission of foreigners to bachelor's programmes in Ukraine: rules for 2025
Which countries have the most students in Ukraine?
The vast majority of foreign students studying in Ukraine are citizens of China (over 10,000 people). Next are Azerbaijan (4,308) and India (1,802). Fourth and fifth places on this list are occupied by students from Georgia (1,291) and Morocco (1,283).
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What is required for a foreigner to enrol in a Ukrainian university
General requirements
▪️ Certificate or diploma: a document of education corresponding to the level of Ukrainian secondary or higher education.
▪️ Translation of documents: a notarised translation of the certificate or diploma into Ukrainian or English.
▪️ Medical certificate: confirmation of health status issued by an official medical institution.
▪️ Visa: citizens of non-EU countries need a visa to study in Ukraine.
▪️ Insurance: medical insurance valid in Ukraine. Given the situation in the country, we recommend taking out insurance that covers military risks. Such a policy can be purchased at Visit Ukraine.
In addition, it is important to remember that foreign students must go through a document legalisation procedure to enrol in a Ukrainian university. This includes apostille or consular legalisation of diplomas and other documents confirming their authenticity and legal validity in Ukraine.
Want to enrol in a Ukrainian university but have doubts because of the situation in the country? We have prepared a list of tips for foreign students who want to study in Ukraine during the war
Assistance with legalising the stay of foreign students in Ukraine
Lawyers on the Visit Ukraine portal provide foreign students with comprehensive support in legalising their stay. This includes assistance in obtaining visas, temporary residence permits, as well as advice on other equally important migration issues.
Our specialists will also help students to officially translate documents and obtain apostilles.
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