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title: "Budget for 2026: Cabinet of Ministers approves quotas for 166,000 students"
description: "The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the state order for 2026: more than 166,000 applicants will be able to use budget places. The main emphasis is on training personnel for the country's recovery, and the minimum score for elite specialties has been raised to 150. 🎓🇺🇦"
date: 2026-07-15T16:26:00.000Z
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# Budget for 2026: Cabinet of Ministers approves quotas for 166,000 students

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The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has completed the formation of the state order for training in higher education institutions for 2026. According to the approved data, the number of budget places for applicants will amount to 166,705. This means that more than 166,000 future specialists will be able to receive education at the expense of the state.

### Structure of the state order and forms of training

An analysis of the approved figures shows a clear priority for full-time training. Out of the total volume of the state order, 154,334 places are allocated specifically for daytime study. This indicates the state's intention to ensure full academic training of specialists, which requires constant presence at the educational institution.

It is important to understand that the published figures are consolidated. This indicator includes not only educational institutions subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Science, but also specialized universities of the military, law enforcement agencies, and other departments. Thus, the quota covers all areas of state personnel training.

### Recovery strategy and labor market

When determining the volume of financing, the government relied on forecasts of labor market needs. According to the state strategy, the main emphasis is placed on training specialists who will be critically important for the recovery and development of the country. The authorities plan to regularly update these forecasts so that the education system can promptly respond to changes in the economy and train personnel in demand immediately after graduation.

### Admission thresholds and competitive score

For applicants planning to enter on a budget basis, there are clear criteria. For most specialties, a minimum competitive score of 130 points has been set. However, for elite directions — law, medicine, and international relations — the threshold is raised to 150 points. Notably, a similar threshold is set for admission on a contract basis for these same specialties.

Applicants can independently calculate their chances using a special online calculator. Experts also recommend paying attention to the ranking of universities where the admission threshold exceeded 140 points in 2025, in order to understand the level of competition in the most prestigious directions.