# Education
University Rankings 2026: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv tops the list again – who else made it into the top ten?
The annual consolidated ranking of higher education institutions in Ukraine has been published. In 2026, the list included 240 universities from all regions. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv has remained at the top of the ranking for ten years running.
How and how many applications should applicants submit to ensure they don’t ‘miss out’ on university admission: an explanation from the Ministry of Education and Science
Very soon, prospective students planning to enrol on a bachelor’s degree programme will begin submitting their applications. It is therefore important for everyone to understand, right now, how to do this as effectively as possible whilst complying with all the applicable rules.
How much will it cost to study at the relocated universities in the Kherson region in 2026?
The 2026 university admissions campaign is currently underway in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Education and Science, by early July, applicants had already created nearly 246,000 online accounts. Meanwhile, the relocated universities in the Kherson region have published the fees for contract-based study for the new academic year
Declining the budget could result in the loss of a grant: applicants have been reminded of an important rule
Applicants who are recommended for a state-funded place but decline it in favour of a fee-paying place will not be eligible for a state education grant. For this reason, it is particularly important to set your priorities correctly when submitting your application, as these determine which programme you may be recommended for.
Zelenskyy has signed a decree establishing a Naval Academy in Odesa
On 4 July 2026, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a decree establishing a Naval Academy in Odesa. The new higher military educational institution will be established on the basis of the Institute of Naval Forces at the National University ‘Odesa Maritime Academy’.
Applicant’s Online Portal: Registration for the 2026 admissions cycle began on 1 July
On 1 July, registration for applicants’ online accounts for the 2026 admissions campaign began in Ukraine. It is via these online accounts that applicants will submit their applications to higher education, pre-higher vocational and vocational education institutions, and track their admission results.
The 2026 Applicant’s Online Portal: when does registration begin and where to start preparing
Registration for applicants’ online accounts begins on 1 July. Applications for bachelor’s degree programmes will be accepted from 19 July to 1 August. First and foremost, applicants must decide on their chosen field of study and the higher education institutions where they would like to study.
Tuition fees at Ukrainian universities have risen: how much will a bachelor’s degree cost in 2026?
Ahead of the start of the admissions campaign, Ukrainian universities have updated their fees for fee-paying places. At leading universities, a four-year bachelor’s degree in popular subjects can cost between 300,000 and 400,000 UAH.
Lubinec called on the government to lower the pass mark for the National Multidisciplinary Test to 130 marks
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman), has called on the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Education and Science to lower the pass mark for the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) from 150 to 130 marks.
Academic lyceums are to receive funding for laboratories and STEM spaces
Future academic lyceums will receive state funding to create modern learning environments. These are institutions that are due to join the network of specialised upper secondary schools from 2027.
University admissions without the National University Entrance Exam: what concessions will applicants from the temporarily occupied territories receive?
In 2026, simplified admission requirements will apply to applicants from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine wishing to enrol in higher education institutions. In some cases, applicants may be admitted without sitting the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT), and may also be eligible for certain state-funded places, free accommodation and state financial support.
Enrolment for nurseries in Kyiv: how to secure a place and how many are left
Enrolment of children into pre-school education centres in the capital for the 2026/2027 academic year is currently underway. You can enrol your child in a nursery online; there are still over 10,000 places available.
