| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | D9 International Law |
| Type | Undergraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor of International Law |
| Entry qualification | The certificate of Completed Secondary Education is required. Compulsory entrance exam. 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 | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exams that evaluate the level of study-language and basic subjects depends on speciality.
The exams can be conducted online. In order to validate the entrant’s person, exams taken remotely are recorded on video, as is the person verification process. The recording is archived for at least five years on University’s grounds and the link to that recording is available in the united base of Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
Program Structure
Year 1 – Legal Foundations & Basics
You’ll begin with core studies like History & Culture of Ukraine, Philosophy, and Ukrainian / Foreign Language. On the legal side, you dive into Introduction to International Law, Roman Law, and Theory of State and Law. These subjects build your foundational understanding of legal systems and help you learn the language of law.
In first, you build strong legal and philosophical foundations, learning how law relates to history, society, and states.
Year 2 – Public & Private International Law
This year focuses on more specialized international law: students take International Public Law (theory and main branches), International Private Law, and Constitutional Law. You’ll also study International Relations and World Politics, helping you connect legal theory with global diplomacy.
The second year deepens your knowledge of how countries regulate themselves and interact under international law.
Year 3 – Economic & EU Law
In your third year, you’ll explore International Economic Relations, Comparative Civil Law, and EU Law. You will also develop your research skills through Basics of Scientific Research. This helps you understand how international agreements, economic treaties, and European legal frameworks work.
The third year is where you connect law with global economics and European systems, preparing you to navigate complex international legal frameworks.
Year 4 – Advanced Legal Topics & Practice
In the final year, you'll choose elective legal courses like International Criminal Law, International Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Rights, or Comparative Competition Law. You’ll also complete a Bachelor’s Thesis and prepare for real-world legal work.
The fourth year empowers you to specialize, research, and complete a thesis, giving you the tools and experience to work in international organizations, diplomacy, or global legal firms.
Overview
The program trains future legal experts in global and regional legal systems, preparing them to work in public law, diplomacy, and international organizations. Students gain a strong foundation in international and European law, learning how to resolve cross-border legal issues and influence foreign policy.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as legal advisors, international consultants, customs or diplomatic legal officers, or in NGOs and global institutions.