Tuition fees

Tuition fees in Ukraine for students from India and Pakistan

Ukrainian universities set their own fees for foreign students. Most state them in US dollars (USD) a year, and many take payment in Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH).

Example fee card

Example: Medicine (MBBS, the medical degree) in English, Bogomolets National Medical University (Bogomolets NMU)

Year 1 tuitionUSD 3,500

Years 2 to 6 tuition, each yearUSD 4,700

Example

Example only. Your fees are written in your contract with the university.

How fees work

Below are fees set by universities. Each line names the university.

Fee ranges across Ukraine

Yearly fee ranges across Ukraine, in euros (EUR): medical courses 1,500 to 5,000, engineering 1,200 to 4,000, MBA 2,000 to 6,000.

Fees in US dollars

Most universities state fees in USD per year of study.

Fees in your contract

Your contract with the university states your fees.

Language changes the fee

English-taught courses often cost more than Ukrainian-taught ones.

Read the fee in your Offer of Admission (the university's letter that says it accepts you). It shows the tuition fees and the length of the course.

Paid in hryvnia

At National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya (VNMU), you pay in hryvnia at the National Bank of Ukraine rate on the day you pay, by bank transfer.

Fees by degree

Course lengths and fees at named universities.

Bachelor's degree

Most bachelor's courses take 4 years. The fees shown were for 2025-26. Ask for the new price.

Range

USD 1,600 to 2,000 a year (Lviv Polytechnic, English, 2025-26)

Duration

4 years

typical

Key Considerations

Many courses are in Ukrainian; some are in English

Medicine rules for India and Pakistan

Check NMC rules (India) and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) rules (Pakistan) before you pay.

Fees by subject

Yearly tuition at named universities, with whole-course totals in the notes. USD is the US dollar.

Field of Study	Low-End	High-End	Special Considerations
Medicine in English, Bogomolets NMU	USD 3,500 (year 1)	USD 4,700 (years 2 to 6)	6 years. We do not know which year these fees are for. Ask the university.
Medicine in English, VNMU, 2026-27	USD 3,000 a year	USD 3,000 a year	Paid in hryvnia. Whole course: USD 18,000.
Medicine in English, TNMU, fees set for 2025-26	USD 3,500 (year 1)	USD 4,100 (years 2 to 6)	USD 24,000 in total for 6 years. These were the 2025-26 fees. Ask for the new price.
Dentistry in English, VNMU, 2026-27	USD 3,500 a year	USD 3,500 a year	Whole course: USD 17,500.
Pharmacy in English, VNMU, 2026-27 (full time)	USD 2,800 a year	USD 2,800 a year	Whole course: USD 14,000.
Bachelor's in English, Lviv Polytechnic, 2025-26	USD 1,600 (online study)	USD 2,000 (on campus)	A year. These were the 2025-26 fees. Ask for the new price.
Master's in English, Lviv Polytechnic, 2025-26	USD 1,950 (online study)	USD 2,300 (on campus)	A year. These were the 2025-26 fees. Ask for the new price.

Premium vs. Standard Pricing

Many universities implement differential tuition models where certain programs command premium pricing. This often reflects market demand, faculty costs, and resource requirements.

Typically Premium-Priced Fields:

Medicine

Dentistry

The Hidden Costs

Hostel (student housing) fees, paid separately
Health insurance
Translating your papers and getting them officially stamped as genuine

Medicine is on campus only

Medicine (MBBS) in Ukraine is taught only on campus. There is no online option.

Other costs

Costs on top of tuition.

Common Mandatory Fees

Fees typically charged to all students regardless of program

National online applicationUAH 3,100
The fee for the online application.
Hostel (TNMU)UAH 1,390 to 1,825 a month
For one bed at TNMU. This price was for September 2025 to August 2026. Ask for the new price. Paid only in Ukraine or from a Ukrainian bank account.
Temporary residence permitUAH 34 + UAH 452 + UAH 654
The state fee, the service fee and the card. A temporary residence permit (TRP) is the card that lets you stay longer than 90 days.

Special & One-Time Fees

Program-specific and occasional charges

Preparatory language yearUSD 1,200 (Bogomolets NMU); USD 1,300 (VNMU)
If you need to learn Ukrainian or English first.

Health insurance

You need a policy for your whole study period. Insurance can cost up to EUR 1,000 a year.

Pro Tips for Managing Additional Fees

Ask for the hostel fee in writing
Keep every payment receipt

How to pay

Each university sets how you pay in your contract.

Payment Methods & Options

Payment Methods

Bank transfer from abroad
At TNMU you can pay tuition in USD by bank transfer from abroad. The university gives you its bank details.
Hryvnia at the National Bank rate
Paid in hryvnia.

Payment Plans & Options

1Per year

Most fees are stated per year of study

Pay on time

Your contract sets the payment dates. Ask your university what happens if you pay late.

Quick facts

The key points.

1Applying online through Ukraine's national application website: UAH 3,100, paid once
2Preparatory language year (a year to learn the language first): USD 1,200 at Bogomolets NMU, USD 1,300 at VNMU
3Medicine takes 6 years (360 ECTS credits, the European study credits)

Year 1 can cost less

At Bogomolets NMU and TNMU the first year costs less than later years.

Plan for the full course

Add up every year, not just year 1. At TNMU, 6 years of Medicine in English cost USD 24,000 in total.

Fee pages

Check the fee on the university's own page before you pay.

External Financial Aid Resources

Bogomolets National Medical University: courses and fees
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VNMU: admission and fees for foreign students
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I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University (TNMU): payment information
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Lviv Polytechnic: fees for foreign students
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