This year, applicants are facing updated rules for admission to bachelor's programs. The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES) has introduced several changes: reduced the number of applications a single candidate can submit, allowed graduates of foreign schools to apply without taking the ZNO (National Multidisciplinary Testing), and abolished the requirement to submit motivation letters.

How the competitive score is calculated

The final result for admission is not just the sum of test scores. For each specialty, specific weighting coefficients apply, determined by the MES. These coefficients indicate how important each ZNO subject is for a particular field of study.

  • Humanities specialties — Ukrainian language and history are key;
  • Technical fields — mathematics plays the decisive role;
  • Medical faculties — priority is given to biology and chemistry;
  • Creative specialties — up to 70% of success depends on the results of the creative competition.

Applicants can calculate their chances in advance using the official calculator on the EDEBO portal. This will help them understand which subjects to strengthen and which specialties they can realistically apply for.

Budget or contract? Different requirements

Different minimum thresholds apply for admission on a budget basis versus a contract basis. There are also categories of applicants who receive additional bonuses when forming the ranking list — for example, children of disabled persons, orphans, or participants in military operations.

The Ministry of Education's stance on lowering the threshold

Recently, the Rectors' Union appealed to the Minister of Education, Oksen Lesnyy, requesting a reduction of the minimum competitive score for elite specialties from 150 to 130. However, the MES officially stated that it will not review this threshold.

Admissions calendar

Registration of electronic accounts began on July 1. Applications can be submitted starting July 19. All changes are aimed at simplifying the process and increasing the transparency of the admissions system.