🇺🇦 Ukraine World rank 801–1000 Public Founded 1898

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

~25,000 students ~10% international Moderately selective acceptance rate
Tuition $1,500–$4,000
World Rank 801–1000
Type Public
Founded 1898

Why study here

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, officially the National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, is a public technical university in Kyiv founded in 1898. It is known for engineering, including aerospace, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as computer science, electronics and chemical technology. Teaching is mainly in Ukrainian, with some English-taught programs for international students. Check the university's current teaching arrangements before applying.

Admission requirements

  • A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
  • English-taught programs: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts; Ukrainian-taught programs: Ukrainian proficiency or a preparatory year
  • Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English or Ukrainian
  • For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
  • A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

How to apply

  • Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
  • Apply through the university's international admissions office, and check its current teaching arrangements first
  • Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
  • Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
  • Check your government's travel advice and the university's current guidance before applying for a Ukrainian student visa

Studying in Ukraine

2 universities in Ukraine.

Language
Ukrainian/English
Currency
UAH (₴)
Living costs
$300–600/mo
Typical tuition
Approx USD 2,000-5,000 per year for international students, with medical programs at the higher end
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