#University Admissions

Ukraine's Ministry of Education reported that more than one million students are beginning the new academic year at the country's universities, of which nearly 300,000 are first-year students in bachelor's and master's programs.

🇺🇦 NMT-2027 Reform: Zelenskyy Orders Exams Moved to Shelters and Allows Retakes. 📉 Reduced Load: The President noted that the current NMT format creates excessive stress. In 2027, it is planned to reduce the intensity of the test. 🛡️ Security: Testing may be conducted in equipped shelters to avoid disruptions due to air raids. 🔄 Retakes: Applicants will have the opportunity to take the test a second time before the start of the admissions campaign. 💰 Scholarships: From September 1, the minimum scholarship will rise to 4,000 UAH, and grants for frontline regions will increase by 50%.

📊 Ukraine's MES published interim data for Admissions 2026: over 805k applications submitted. Top fields for NMT "straight-A" students, budget/contract strategies, and growing interest in frontline universities — all in detail 🎓🇺🇦

In 2026, university admission rules have changed: selection is now conducted through interviews and creative competitions. 11th-grade graduates can replace the interview with NMT results from the last 4 years. Find out how the score is calculated and what documents are needed for admission. 🎓📝