| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | Pre-University Foundation Level |
| Type | Pre-University Foundation Level, Full time (Distance learning is optional) |
| Nominal Duration | 10 months |
| Study Language | Ukrainian/English |
| Awards | Award in Academic Readiness & Language Proficiency |
| Entry qualification | The certificate of Completed Secondary Education is required. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English (except for documents issued in Ukraine upon completion of studies at local educational institutions) . In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | General entry requirement - Student visa. Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea who do not hold a permanent residence permit in Ukraine may be admitted for studies only with an individual authorization from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. |
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| Language Requirements |
No prior knowledge of Ukrainian is required for admission to the Preparatory Course. International students can begin their studies with basic or no language proficiency. For programs taught in English, applicants are recommended to have at least basic English communication skills. During the preparatory year, students receive intensive language training in either Ukrainian or English to achieve the academic language level required for further university studies. |
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Entrance Exam Description
No advanced entrance examinations are required.
Program Structure
Language Training:
Students study intensive Ukrainian or English language courses focused on academic communication, grammar, speaking, writing, listening, and professional terminology required for future university studies.
Academic Foundation Subjects:
Depending on the chosen future specialization, students study core subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, economics, geography, and social sciences to build the academic background necessary for degree programs.
University Preparation & Adaptation:
The program also includes cultural adaptation, academic skills development, introduction to the Ukrainian higher education system, digital learning tools, and preparation for successful transition into Bachelor’s or Master’s degree studies at IAPM.
Overview
The course is designed to help international students successfully adapt to higher education in Ukraine and prepare for admission to Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs. During the program, students study Ukrainian or English language training together with academic subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, economics, and other disciplines depending on their chosen field of study. The course provides international applicants with academic preparation, language proficiency, and cultural adaptation needed for successful university studies and future professional development in Ukraine.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Preparatory Course students receive an official Preparatory Department Certificate, confirming their language proficiency and academic preparation for admission to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and other higher education programs in Ukraine.