Professional pre-higher education: targeted state support

16 October 2025

Admission to professional pre-higher education institutions is competitive and governed by each institution's admission rules.

Children registered as internally displaced persons (IDPs), as well as those studying full-time, are entitled to targeted state support for professional pre-higher education until they complete their studies, but no later than the age of 23, in accordance with the procedure established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

Upon completion of their studies, graduates receive a professional junior bachelor's diploma. If they also obtained complete general secondary education during their studies, the corresponding state-standard document is issued.

How do you enrol in a professional pre-higher education institution?

- Read the admission rules on the website of your chosen institution.

- Register a personal electronic applicant account and upload the necessary documents, including a document confirming IDP status.

- If necessary, contact the consultation centre at the admissions committee of any educational institution, where they can help you register an account and submit applications.

- Admission is based on competitive selection.

To study free of charge, you need to receive a recommendation for admission to a state- or regionally commissioned place and meet the enrolment requirements.

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Details by telephone: 5 (800) 504 425 - education hotline for residents of the temporarily occupied territories