STUDY NURSING IN UKRAINE 2025-2026

 STUDY NURSING IN UKRAINE 2025-2026

We welcome foreign students who want to study nursing in Ukraine at national medical universities.

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Ukraine understands the importance of nursing courses, and that is the reason for quality education in this field at national medical universities in Ukraine.

All national medical universities in Ukraine that teach nursing programs are recognized by WHO, and that is the reason for the recognition of Ukrainian nursing degrees worldwide.

Theory and practical training at nursing faculties in Ukraine are offered by high-profile lecturers, and practicals are held at modern hospitals.

At nursing faculties in Ukraine, many foreign students are admitted every year from every corner of the world.

To be admitted to any national medical university in Ukraine, international students should have a secondary school certificate. Most foreign students studying at nursing faculties belong to the African continent. Many foreign students come from Asian countries also, and they require a 10+2 certificate in order to be admitted.

Among all European countries, Ukraine offers the most affordable fee for nursing courses with quality education.

MEDIUMS OF INSTRUCTION FOR NURSING COURSES IN UKRAINE

Nursing is offered in Ukraine in both languages, Ukrainian and English; the choice remains with the international students as to which language of instruction they choose for their nursing education in Ukraine.

There are countries where English is spoken and understood, and nationals of those countries are good at English; they choose English as their medium of instruction for their nursing degree programs.

Many nationals do not understand English. In their first year, they study at a preparatory faculty with science subjects, and upon completion of their 10-month Ukrainian language course, they join nursing degree programs in Ukrainian as their medium of instruction.

For example, foreign students from Nigeria, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon are good at English; they study their nursing courses in English.

Foreign students from Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Palestine, Guinea, Angola, and the Ivory Coast study in their first year at a preparatory faculty. This preparatory course consists of 10 months.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING NURSING IN UKRAINE

Algerian international students like to study nursing at medical universities in Ukraine, but their numbers are small at present studying nursing in Ukraine.

Angolan international students are always in good numbers studying nursing at different Ukrainian national medical universities, and Angolan international students always prefer to study nursing in Ukrainian as their medium of instruction after a 10-month preparatory course.

Nursing is a very popular profession worldwide, and Benin nationals also understand it well. A small number of Benin nationals also join nursing programs every year in Ukraine in Ukrainian.

Botswana nationals love to study medical courses in Ukraine, and nursing is also one of their favorite programs. Every year, they arrive in Ukraine from Botswana.

Burundi nationals at present arrive in Ukraine in small numbers to study nursing.

From the Central African Republic, a few international students come to Ukraine and join nursing degree programs at national medical universities.

A few international students from Comoros also come to Ukraine every year and join nursing courses at medical universities.

Congolese international students love to study nursing, and their numbers in Ukraine are increasing every year at nursing faculties. Congolese international students study their nursing courses in the Ukrainian medium; Congolese international students are not good at English.

International Congolese students mostly come to Ukraine for nursing courses and belong to Kinshasa City, which is the capital of Congo.

The official language in Congo is French. Congolese international students from Kinshasa in their first year study at a preparatory faculty and then join their nursing degrees at national medical universities, where they study for bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing.

Kinshasa residents apply for admission to nursing faculties once they have passed their secondary school in Congo.

These secondary school-passed Congolese international students are eligible to study for a diploma in nursing, which is called ADN, or a bachelor’s in nursing, which is called BSN.

Lubumbashi is the second most populated city in Congo, and from this city, many international Congolese students come to Ukraine and study at nursing faculties, where they are delivered lectures by highly professional nursing specialists, and they also join practicals at different associated hospitals.

Lubumbashi residents in Congo also follow the same admission procedure as all other Congolese nationals who want to come to Ukraine for their nursing courses.

Congolese international students receive an official study invitation from Ukraine for Ukraine visa processing.

After receiving the original invitation letter, international Congolese students submit their student visa file with all required documents at VFS GLOBAL in Kinshasa.

https://www.vfsglobal.com/Ukraine/DRC/contact-us.html

Mbuji-Mayi is the third most populated city in Congo, from where a few international students come to Ukraine and join national medical universities, where they study their nursing courses.

Residents of Mbuji-Mayi apply with a secondary school certificate copy at an undergraduate faculty of nursing in Ukraine, while for a master’s in nursing, which is called MSN, international Congolese students submit their bachelor’s degree too.

The residents of this city, after receiving an original study invitation issued by the Ministry of Education, Ukraine, travel to Kinshasa for submission of their visa file at VFS GLOBAL.

Kisangani is the 4th most populated city in Congo, from where a few international students come to Ukraine and join nursing faculties.

No matter which city in Congo international students reside in, the admission and the visa requirements remain the same as for all international Congolese students.

These Congolese international students, after the issuance of a Ukrainian student visa, use the Kinshasa International Airport for traveling to Ukraine from Congo.

Upon arrival in Ukraine for nursing or any other course, international Congolese students are received by the admissions staff, and they manage their lectures and accommodation.

Masina is another city in Congo, which is low-populated, so rarely do Congolese international students arrive in Ukraine for their nursing education.

Masina residents in Congo follow the same procedures for admission and Ukraine visa processing that other Congolese international students follow.

Congolese international students join nursing faculties in Ukraine after completion of their preparatory course, where they learn the Ukrainian language for 10 months, as Congolese international students are not good at English.

Congo is one of the prominent countries from which Ukraine admits a good number of nursing students every year, and they are always welcomed.

Ivory Coast nationals love to study abroad, and while deciding on nursing courses abroad, international students from Ivory Coast prefer Ukraine to other European countries. Ivory Coast nationals are in good numbers studying nursing at different national medical universities owned by the government of Ukraine.

Ivory Coast nationals are good at French only; international students from Ivory Coast study their nursing programs in Ukraine in Ukrainian as their medium of instruction.

The capital of Ivory Coast is Abidjan, and it is also the most populated city in Ivory Coast.

International students from Ivory Coast mostly come from the city of Abidjan and join nursing faculties in Ukraine.

International students from Ivory Coast read, write, and speak French. In Ivory Coast, the official language is French; they study in their first year a preparatory course and then join nursing courses.

The residents of Abidjan also have many benefits while they choose Ukraine as their study abroad destination. The residents of Abidjan apply for their Ukraine visa after admission at VFS GLOBAL in Abidjan, and after obtaining their student visas, they depart from the international airport, which is also located in Abidjan.

The second most populated city in Ivory Coast is Abobo, from where Ukraine receives nursing students every year.

Abobo residents are admitted in Ukraine on the basis of their secondary school certificate, and with this certificate, Ivory Coast nationals are admitted to undergraduate faculties of nursing in Ukraine.

After admission, international students from Ivory Coast who are residents of Abobo receive their study invitation from Ukraine, which they require for their Ukrainian student visa processing in Ivory Coast.

The third largest city in Ivory Coast is Bouake, from where a few international Ivorian students arrive in Ukraine to study nursing.

Bouake residents also follow the same procedure for admission that other Ivorian international students follow.

Once Abobo residents receive their Ukraine study invitation, they complete their visa file and submit it at VFS GLOBAL in Abidjan, as there is no Ukrainian embassy in Ivory Coast.

After receiving their traveling passport with a Ukrainian student visa, they travel to Abidjan, from where they depart for Ukraine.

Upon arrival, staff members receive them at the Ukrainian airport and manage their lectures and accommodation.

Daloa is also a low-populated city in Ivory Coast. From Daloa, rarely do Ivorian international students arrive in Ukraine to study at nursing faculties.

Daloa residents apply for admission from their own city, and once accepted by the admissions office, they are sent an official study invitation. Once the admission fee is paid, only then do they travel to Abidjan, where they lodge their student visa application.

After receiving their Ukrainian student visa, international students from Daloa travel to Abidjan and use Abidjan International Airport for traveling to Ukraine from Ivory Coast.

San Pedro is a very low-populated city in Ivory Coast; from there, a few international Ivorian students come to Ukraine to study nursing.

International nursing students from Ivory Coast, no matter which city they reside in, follow the same admission procedure that other Ivorian foreign students follow.

Normally these Ivorian students are accepted in Ukraine to study nursing, as they have a good academic record in Ukraine at medical universities. San Pedro residents also travel to Abidjan for the submission of their student visa file at VFS GLOBAL.

After issuance of the student visa, these Ivorian international students from any city travel to Ukraine from Abidjan.

Eritrean international students also come to Ukraine and study nursing at medical universities in small numbers.

Swaziland nationals love to study nursing courses in Ukraine, and the nationals of Swaziland always study their nursing courses in English.

Ethiopian international students also come to Ukraine every year in small numbers and study nursing at national medical institutes.

Nursing is also a very popular degree program among Gabonese nationals, and every year, a few international students from Gabon come to Ukraine and study nursing at national medical universities.

Gambian international students love to study at national medical universities for their nursing degree programs in Ukraine.

From Guinea, every year, a few international students arrive in Ukraine and study nursing programs.

Nursing programs are very popular among Kenyan international students, and every year, international Kenyan students arrive in Ukraine and join nursing faculties at medical institutes.

Liberian international students come to Ukraine and study nursing degree courses every year, and Liberian international students prefer to study nursing courses in English.

Liberia is a low-populated country in Africa, but from Liberia, international students arrive in Ukraine every year in small numbers, and they prefer Ukraine to all other European countries due to the low tuition fee structure for nursing courses and the high quality of education.

The most populated city in Liberia is Monrovia, and it is also the capital of Liberia.

Liberian international students who have completed their secondary school are eligible to lodge an admission application for a nursing diploma or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

The residents of Monrovia who already have earned a BSN degree may apply for a master’s in nursing.

Liberian international students upon arrival in Ukraine reside in hostel rooms administered by the universities.

Another populated city in Liberia is Gbamga, which has a very low population, but from Gbamga, sometimes Liberian international students come to Ukraine and join midwifery faculties at national medical universities.

The residents of Gbamga also apply for nursing admission, provided they have passed their secondary school in Liberia or anywhere.

Gbamga residents, once they obtain their student visa in Liberia, use the international airport near Monrovia for traveling to Ukraine.

Liberian international students use a connecting flight from Liberia to Ukraine, as there are no direct flights to Ukraine from Liberia.

Kakata is the third most populated city in Liberia, from where international students come to Ukraine, but rarely. Liberia is not a populated country, but amazingly, there are a good number of international students in Liberia who always travel abroad for their higher education, and especially to Ukraine.

Kataka residents also take admission to nursing faculties in Ukraine once they pass secondary school, and their first preference is always Ukraine as their study abroad destination.

Liberian international students are always welcomed, even though there are not so many Liberian international students who come to Ukraine every year, but they join nursing education in Ukraine and are known as responsible foreign students in Ukraine.

Bensonville is another city in Liberia, which is to be mentioned here because from this city, Liberian international students come to Ukraine, even if rarely, to study nursing courses.

Liberian international students, no matter from which city they come, follow the same admission and Ukraine visa procedures as other African international students.

Upon arrival in Ukraine, international students from Liberia always prefer to live in hostel rooms, as in Ukraine, university hostel accommodations are expensive, like in other European countries, and are fully facilitated.

Harper is also a Liberian city with a low population, but sometimes international students come to Ukraine from this city.

Liberian international students from any city normally prefer to study their nursing degree programs in Ukraine in English, even though the choice remains with the international students as to which medium of instruction they want to choose, Ukrainian or English.

Liberian international students live in shared rooms with other international students, and three international students share a room at university hostels.

These university hostels cost some $600-$1200 in Ukraine for each foreign student, and there are all necessary facilities available at these hostels.

Libyan international students also join nursing degree programs in Ukraine every year in Ukrainian medium after a 10-month Ukrainian language course at one of the national universities.

Malawi nationals come to Ukraine in small numbers to study nursing courses.

From Mauritania, a few international students come to Ukraine and study nursing programs.

Nursing courses offered in Ukraine at medical universities are very popular among international students from Morocco, and Moroccan international students come in huge numbers to Ukraine every year to study nursing courses.

From Mozambique, a few international students arrive in Ukraine to study nursing degree courses.

Rwandan nationals also come to Ukraine every year and study at national medical universities for their nursing degree courses in English.

From Senegal, a few international students join nursing degree courses in Ukraine in Ukrainian as their medium of instruction after a 10-month Ukrainian language course.

Nursing courses are also popular among nationals of Sierra Leone, and in Ukraine, international students from Sierra Leone study nursing courses at medical institutes.

Somalian international students join nursing degree programs in Ukraine in small numbers.

South Africa is one of the most popular African countries, from where a good number of South African international students come to Ukraine and join nursing programs at national medical universities.

Every year, South African international students depart from South Africa to study nursing courses abroad, and most South African international students choose Ukraine for their nursing courses.

Most South African international students come from the city of Cape Town, which is the most populated city in South Africa and also a business hub.

Cape Town residents, after completion of their secondary school, come to Ukraine to study for a diploma in nursing or a bachelor’s in nursing and join national medical universities.

There is a Ukrainian embassy in South Africa, and international students from South Africa obtain their Ukrainian student visas from the embassy of Ukraine in the city of Pretoria.

The second most populated city in South Africa is Durban, from where South African international students join nursing courses in different European countries, and South African international students come to Ukraine because of the affordable tuition fees for nursing in Ukraine.

Ukraine welcomes these international nursing students from South Africa, and international students also prove themselves to always be brilliant nursing students.

No matter which city in South Africa international students come from, they apply for admission with the same secondary school certificate for a diploma in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

The third most populated city in South Africa is Johannesburg, from where international students arrive in Ukraine every year and study at different medical universities that have associated nursing faculties.

International students from South Africa also come to Ukraine for a master’s degree in nursing, which is called MSN, and for admission to a graduate faculty of nursing in Ukraine, they present a bachelor’s degree at the time of admission.

There is also an international airport in Johannesburg, so after obtaining a student visa, South African international students travel to Ukraine from Johannesburg.

Ukraine always accepts South African international students at its nursing faculties, where these South African international students study for nursing degree courses.

Another populated city in South Africa is Soweto, from where Ukraine admits nursing students to its national medical universities.

As compared to other populated cities, of course, from Soweto, a few international students arrive in Ukraine, but there are always a few international students from Soweto.

The admission rules for South African international students remain the same as for other African international students who come to Ukraine to study nursing.

Soweto residents, once they obtain their Ukrainian student visa, travel to the nearest international airport for traveling to Ukraine.

Pretoria is the 5th most populated city in South Africa, and from there, Ukraine receives international students who come to Ukraine once they have completed their secondary school.

There is a Ukrainian embassy in Pretoria, so the residents of Pretoria who are admitted and receive a study invitation have the benefit of applying for a visa in Pretoria, where they live.

There are many nursing faculties, and at almost every nursing faculty, South African international students have always been studying for their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing.

The same admission requirements apply to all South African international students, which are required by other African nationals.

Sudanese international students also come to Ukraine to study nursing courses, and international Sudanese students study nursing courses in Ukrainian.

From Tanzania, a few international students come to Ukraine to study nursing degree programs at medical universities, and Tanzanian international students study their nursing courses in English.

Togolese international students also join nursing courses in Ukraine every year in small numbers.

From Tunisia, a few Tunisian international students join nursing programs in Ukraine and study in Ukrainian after a 10-month Ukrainian language course.

Ugandan international students also love to study nursing, and in small numbers arrive in Ukraine every year; they study nursing courses in English.

Zimbabwean international students also come in small numbers to Ukraine and study nursing courses.

There are many cities in Zimbabwe from which Zimbabwean international students come to Ukraine and join medical universities, but the most international Zimbabwean students come from the populated cities, which are mentioned below:

The most international Zimbabwean students come to Ukraine to study nursing and belong to Harare City, which is the most populated city in Zimbabwe and also the capital of Zimbabwe.

The residents of Harare, after obtaining the student visas, use the Harare International Airport for traveling to Ukraine from Zimbabwe.

International Zimbabwean students obtain their Ukrainian visas from the Ukraine Visa Center in Harare. May visit the link below:

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/zwe/en/ukr/attend-centre/Harare

The second most populated city in Zimbabwe is Bulawayo, from where Zimbabwean international students come to Ukraine for their nursing education at national medical universities.

The residents of Bulawayo are required to submit their secondary school certificate and an international passport copy at the time of admission, and these requirements are for a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

For a master’s degree in nursing, Zimbabwean international students submit a bachelor’s degree at the time of admission.

For international Zimbabwean students who have completed their secondary school in Zimbabwe, Ukraine also offers the diploma in nursing.

Chithird is the third most populated city in Zimbabwe, and a few Zimbabwean international students also arrive in Ukraine from this city.

The admission requirements remain the same for all Zimbabwean applicants.

Once these Zimbabwean international students are found eligible, they send their admission fee, and after two weeks, they receive their study invitations in Zimbabwe issued by the Ministry of Education, Ukraine.

The residents of Chitungwiza travel to Harare for the submission of Ukraine visa applications at VFS GLOBAL, and after the issuance of a Ukrainian student visa, these residents use the Harare International Airport for traveling to Ukraine from Zimbabwe.

Upon arrival in Ukraine, all Zimbabwean international students are receive by the staff members and are accommodated in university hostels.

Another populated city in Zimbabwe is Mutare, but from this city, rarely do Zimbabwean international students arrive in nursing to study nursing, and even other courses.

Sometimes, the residents of Mutare apply for admission to nursing faculties, and Ukraine welcomes them warmly, no matter which city in Zimbabwe these international students belong to.

Mutare residents travel to Harare for lodging their Ukrainian student visa application at the VFS GLOBAL, provided they have with them an official study invitation issued by the Ministry of Education, Ukraine, where a university is assigned to study nursing.

Gweru is also a city in Zimbabwe, but with a very low population, and for this reason, from Gweru, a few Zimbabwean international students come to Ukraine and join nursing faculties.

Ukraine admits Zimbabwean international students, no matter if they come from Harare, Mutare, or Gweru.

Gweru residents in Zimbabwe also apply for a Ukraine visa at the VFS GLOBAL Harare, and use the Harare International Airport for departure, once they are issued a Ukraine visa.

There are other documents for Ukrainian immigration, which Zimbabwean international students bring with them upon arrival.

Zimbabwean international students are brilliant at English; they always study nursing in Ukraine in English.

Nigerian international students come to study nursing in Ukraine in the largest numbers, and among all African countries, Nigeria is the number one country sending most of the African international students to Ukraine for nursing courses.

Nigerian international students come from every state in Nigeria, and at every nursing faculty in Ukraine, international Nigerian students are found studying their nursing courses.

Most Nigerian international students study nursing for 4 years, and many study for a 2-year diploma, and they come after passing their secondary school in Nigeria.

There are many populated cities in Nigeria, from which Nigerian international students come to Ukraine for bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing.

Lagos is the most populated place in Nigeria, and from Lagos, Nigerian international students come to Ukraine and join nursing courses for their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Lagos is also a business city, and people normally afford to send their children to study abroad in Ukraine.

International students from Nigeria in Ukraine join a direct nursing course in English, no matter their bachelor’s or master’s degree levels.

Kano is another city in Nigeria with a huge population, and Nigerian international nursing students every year come to Ukraine from this city to study nursing at medical universities.

Kano residents in Nigeria also apply for a bachelor’s in nursing, provided they have already passed their secondary school in Nigeria, as it is the qualification required to study nursing at all national medical universities located in different cities in Ukraine.

The cost of studying nursing in Ukraine for international students is affordable as compared to other nursing schools in Europe.

Due to the affordable tuition fees in Ukraine for nursing, international Nigerian students always prefer Ukraine to other European destinations.

Many international students from Nigeria also come from the third most populated city, Ibadan, and they also come to Ukraine to study for bachelor’s degrees and master’s in nursing.

Ukraine welcomes Nigerian international students always and every year to its nursing faculties.

Nigerian international students who have completed their bachelor’s degree are eligible to join a master’s in nursing.

MSN in Ukraine is also offered at almost all national medical universities, and a huge number of Nigerian international students have always been studying at nursing schools in Ukraine.

From Kaduna City in Nigeria, international students come to Ukraine for their bachelor’s and master’s in nursing.

Kaduna is the 4th most populated city in Nigeria, and at almost every nursing faculty in Ukraine, Kaduna residents have been studying their nursing courses.

All Nigerian international students apply for admission in nursing with a secondary school certificate, and then after admission, they apply for a student visa in Nigeria at the Ukrainian embassy located in Abuja.

Nigerian international students, no matter the residents of which city in Nigeria, depart from the Lagos or Abuja International Airport for Ukraine, and Ukraine warmly receives these international students from Nigeria.

Port Harcourt is the 5th largest city in Nigeria and also a business city, from where Nigerian international nursing students can obtain nursing degree programs in Ukraine at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels.

Port Harcourt residents also apply for admission to nursing schools with a secondary school certificate, and also at the time of admission, international students send a travel passport copy too.

Nursing is one of the most popular programs among Nigerian international students, and for this reason, every year, from almost every city in Nigeria, international students join bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing at different Ukrainian schools that offer nursing.

Ghanaian international students also come in large numbers every year to study nursing at national medical universities in Ukraine, and they prefer to study for a bachelor’s degree in nursing at these medical universities.

Nursing is a very popular course in Ghana, and this is the reason for the arrival of international students from Ghana every year to Ukraine to study nursing.

Ghanaian international students have a good academic record at nursing faculties in Ukraine, and Ukraine always welcomes international students from Ghana due to their previous academic record at national medical universities.

Ghanaian international students come to Ukraine to study nursing every year and they come from every city in Ghana.

Ghanaian international students come to Ukraine from the most populated city of Accra, and this city is also a business hub in Ghana.

The affordability in Accra City is better than in the other low-populated cities in Ghana, and for this reason, 80% of international students from Ghana come to Ukraine from Accra to study nursing.

English is the official language in Ghana, and every national of Ghana is brilliant at English.

Ghanaian international students in Ukraine always prefer to study nursing courses in English.

There is another populated city in Ghana, Kumasi, and every year, Ukraine admits Ghanaian international students from Kumasi City, who join nursing at medical universities.

Kumasi residents apply for admission in Ukraine with a secondary school certificate like other African international students, and once they receive their study invitation from Ukraine, they apply for their student visas in Accra at the VFS GLOBAL.

Once the residents of Kumasi are issued a Ukrainian student visa, they travel to Ukraine from Ghana and use the Accra International Airport for their departure.

Another populated city in Ghana is Tamale, from where Ghanaian international students join an undergraduate nursing program or master’s degree in nursing every year, but their numbers are not huge compared with Accra, which is the most populated city in Ghana.

Tamale residents apply for admission to nursing faculties in Ukraine with a secondary school certificate, and after receiving their eligibility letter, they send their admission fee for the processing of an official study invitation at the Ministry of Education, Ukraine.

Tamale residents in Ghana who are accepted in Ukraine at nursing faculties travel to Accra for their Ukraine visa application processing, as the Ukraine visa center in Ghana is located in the city of Accra.

Takoradi is another city in Ghana, from where, Ukraine admits every year international students, but in small numbers, as the city of Takoradi in Ghana is a low-populated city.

There are many Ghanaian international students at nursing faculties in Ukraine who have always been studying, but from Takoradi City in Ghana, they are in small numbers.

Takoradi residents, after receiving their Ukrainian student visa invitation, travel to Accra to lodge their Ukrainian visa application at the VFS GLOBAL.

There is also a region in Ghana near Accra, which is called Atsiaman, from where Ghanaian international students come to Ukraine and join nursing faculties.

Atsiaman residents have a facility that they do not live far from in Accra, where they apply for their Ukrainian visa at the VFS GLOBAL.

After obtaining their Ukrainian student visa from the VFS GLOBAL in Accra, they right from there travel to Ukraine through connecting flights, as there is no direct flight from Ghana to Ukraine.

Overall, there are Ghanaian international students who come to Ukraine to study nursing undergraduate and graduate programs, belonging to all cities in Ghana.

Cameroonian international students also love to study nursing at national medical universities in Ukraine, as nursing is a very popular profession in Cameroon.

Cameroonian international students study for their bachelor’s in nursing at the Ukrainian medical universities.

At every national medical university in Ukraine, Cameroonian international students are studying their nursing courses.

Cameroonian international students come to study nursing in Ukraine after their secondary school for a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and Ukraine welcomes international students from Cameroon always warmly because of their academic record at medical universities in Ukraine.

Cameroon is a populated country with many cities.

Douala is the most populated city in Cameroon, from where a good number of Cameroonian international students join their nursing degree courses in Ukraine at national medical universities.

Douala residents apply for a bachelor’s in nursing with a secondary school certificate, which they passed in Cameroon, and for a master’s in nursing, Cameroonian international students apply for admission with a bachelor’s degree.

In Douala, there is an international airport, so after obtaining a Ukrainian visa, they depart from Douala International Airport to Ukraine.

Another of the most populated cities in Cameroon is Yaoundé, from where international students come to Ukraine and join national medical universities.

Yaoundé City is a business hub like Douala, and Yaoundé residents can afford the tuition fee for their higher education abroad, so the number of Yaoundé residents in Ukraine is always good at nursing faculties.

There is also an international airport in Yaoundé, and after admission to nursing faculties, these residents travel to Ukraine from their own city.

Cameroonian international students are assigned the Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria for their student visa processing, so they send their documents normally by courier service to the Ukraine Visa Center in Abuja City in Nigeria and receive their Ukrainian visas.

Garoua is the third most populated city in Cameroon, and from here, a few international students come to Ukraine every year to study for their bachelor’s in nursing, and some join a master’s in nursing.

Garoua residents in Cameroon who are accepted in Ukraine at nursing faculties also follow the same Ukrainian student visa process that other Cameroonian international students do, and for their departure, they travel to Yaoundé or Douala, as in these two cities, there are international airports.

Hopefully, from Garoua City, in the future, a good number of international students will come to Ukraine.

Kousseri is the 4th most populated city in Cameroon, and from this city, international students come in small numbers to Ukraine and join nursing faculties.

Cameroonian international students have a strong preference for studying nursing, which is why there is a significant presence of these students at all nursing faculties in Ukraine.

No matter which city in Cameroon, international students come to Ukraine; they are known as brilliant international students in Ukraine.

Kousseri residents also use the Douala or Yaoundé International Airport for their departure after admission and visa issuance and join in Ukraine their nursing courses.

Bamenda is the fifth most populated city in Cameroon, and not many international students from this city come to Ukraine and join nursing faculties.

Bamenda residents also join their nursing courses once they have passed their secondary school in Cameroon.

Cameroonian international students in Ukraine, who come from Bamenda City, also follow the same admission and visa process as other Cameroonian international students, who come to Ukraine to study nursing or any other course.

Ukraine always welcomes Cameroonian international students because they have proved their brilliance in Ukraine at all faculties, especially at nursing faculties.

Hopefully, Cameroonian international students will come in more numbers in the future to Ukraine.

Namibia is also an African country, from where many international students come to study nursing at national medical universities, and at all Ukrainian medical universities, Namibian international students are found studying their nursing programs.

Namibian international students are very good at their studies, and Ukraine always warmly welcomes international students from Namibia who want to study nursing.

Zambia is also an African country, from where many foreign students come to study at nursing faculties in Ukraine, as nursing is a very popular course in Zambia, and at every nursing faculty in Ukraine, Zambian international students are studying their nursing courses.

Zambian international students come to study nursing programs in Ukraine after their secondary school, and they love to study their nursing courses in English without any language course in Ukraine, as in Zambia, the official language is English.

Most Zambian international students who come to Ukraine to study nursing belong to Lusaka City, as Lusaka is the most populated city in Zambia and also the capital of Zambia.

The residents of Lusaka love to study nursing, and Ukraine welcomes them at nursing faculties warmly.

Zambian international students study nursing at all three levels in Ukraine: diploma in nursing, bachelor’s in nursing, and master’s in nursing.

Zambian international students from Lusaka City after issuance of a Ukraine visa use the Lusaka International Airport for traveling to Ukraine from Zambia.

After admission, Zambian international students obtain their Ukrainian student visas from the Ukrainian embassy, which is located in South Africa.

There is another populated city in Zambia, Kitwe, and from this city, Zambian international students arrive in Ukraine and join nursing faculties affiliated with national medical universities.

Kitwe residents also follow the same admission and visa procedures as other Zambian international students.

Kitwe in Zambia is a rich city, located in the region of Copper Belt, which is well known in the world for its mining industries.

A Zambian international student from Kitwe, after the issuance of a Ukrainian visa, travels to Lusaka and departs for Ukraine, as an international airport is located in Lusaka.

Ndola is another populated and rich city in Zambia, from where international students arrive in Ukraine every year and join national medical universities.

Ndola city is located between Lusaka and Kitwe and in the same direction.

Ndola is also a business hub in Zambia after Lusaka and is located in the region of Copper Belt.

International students from Zambia follow the same admission and visa procedures, no matter which city in Zambia international nursing students belong to.

Zambian international students are accepted in Ukraine at nursing faculties, as they have a brilliant academic history in Ukraine at national universities.

Chingola is also a Zambian city, from where international students arrive in Ukraine and study their nursing degree courses at national medical universities.

Chingola City is very popular in the world due to its Victoria Falls.

The city of Chingola is located on the opposite side of the above-mentioned three cities in Zambia.

From Chingola, every year, Zambian international students apply for their admission and are accepted positively due to the brilliant reputation of Zambian international students in Ukraine.

Chingola residents who have completed their secondary school may apply for a nursing admission in Ukraine.

Kabwe is also a popular town in Zambia, and it is located on the way to Kitwe and Ndola from Lusaka.

From Kabwe, a few Zambian international students come to Ukraine every year and join nursing faculties, where they study their chosen nursing programs.

There are many universities in Zambia, but the most Zambian international students love to have a European nursing degree, so they travel to Ukraine for this purpose.

The residents of Kabwe, after admission and visa issuance, use the Lusaka International Airport for traveling to Ukraine from Zambia.

There is no direct flight for Zambian international students from Zambia to Ukraine, so they use a connecting flight to arrive in Ukraine.

Indian international students also come to study nursing at national medical universities located in different cities in Ukraine, and they always come in good numbers.

At every nursing faculty in Ukraine, Indian international students are studying their nursing courses, and they also study for their nursing degrees in Ukraine in English.

Most Indian international students come to Ukraine from the most populated city of Mumbai, and they join a bachelor’s degree in nursing, which is called BSN.

From Mumbai, Indian international students also come to study for a master’s degree in nursing, and they study for 2 years, provided they already have a bachelor’s in nursing.

Indian international students who have passed their 10+2 may apply for admission in Ukraine for an advanced nursing diploma or bachelor’s in nursing.

Indian international students, after a student visa issuance, use the Mumbai International Airport for traveling to Ukraine from India.

The second most populated city in India is Delhi, which is also the capital of India, and from Delhi, a huge number of Indian international students come to Ukraine to study at nursing faculties.

Indian international students from Delhi who have passed their 10+2 qualification in India are eligible to apply for admission.

Delhi residents have many advantages, like the Ukraine Visa Center, VFS GLOBAL in Delhi, and the Ukrainian Embassy in Delhi, and then they travel from their own city to Ukraine by using Delhi International Airport.

Midwifery courses are very popular among Indian international students, and they come to Ukraine every year to study midwifery courses.

Bangalore is the 3rd most populated city in India, and the literacy rate is very high in this city.

Indian international students, no matter which city they belong to, all require a 10+2 certificate in order to apply for admission.

In Ukraine, at all nursing faculties, Indian international students from Bangalore have been studying their nursing courses, and their numbers are increasing every year.

Ukraine warmly accepts Indian foreign students at its midwifery faculties, as Indian international students have a great academic record in Ukraine.

Indian international students from Bangalore also join nursing courses once they fulfill the admission requirement for each level of nursing education.

Kolkata is also a very populated city in India with a huge Muslim population, and from Kolkata, many Indian international students come to Ukraine and join national medical universities, where they study nursing courses.

The literacy ratio in Kolkata is also good, and the residents of Kolkata love to study nursing courses, especially abroad, so the residents of Kolkata mostly choose Ukraine as their nursing education destination.

Indian international students enjoy many benefits in Ukraine during their studies of nursing: they live in renovated hostel rooms, they are offered Indian food, and they may even cook their own food.

Chennai is another populated city in India, from where Indian international students come to Ukraine every year and join midwifery faculties associated with different medical universities.

In Chennai, the literacy rate is very good, and the residents of Chennai love to study in other countries in Europe. Chennai residents come to Ukraine for their nursing education and study for a bachelor’s in nursing.

Ukraine warmly welcomes Indian international students at its nursing faculties; they come from any part of India.

Pakistani international students are in small numbers who study nursing at medical universities in Ukraine, but they are good at their studies during their nursing studies, and they also love to study nursing in English.

At many nursing faculties in Ukraine, international Pakistani students are found studying their nursing degree programs, but they are not in large numbers.

International students from Egypt also come to study nursing in Ukraine in good numbers, and they also prefer to study their nursing programs in English, but many Egyptian international students come to study in Ukrainian as their medium of instruction for their nursing programs.

Egyptian international students have a good academic record at nursing faculties in Ukraine, and they also come after passing their secondary school in Egypt.

From Afghanistan, a few international students arrive in Ukraine and study nursing degree courses.

Huge communities of Asians and Africans live in Bahrain, and a good number of international students come to Ukraine from Bahrain, and every year, they come to Ukraine and study their nursing courses.

Cambodian international students also arrive in Ukraine in small numbers and study their nursing programs.

Iranian international students also come to Ukraine and study nursing courses every year at medical universities.

Indonesian international students come to Ukraine in small numbers to study nursing at present.

Iraqi nationals love to study nursing programs in Ukraine, and Iraqi nationals study nursing degree courses in Ukrainian as their medium of instruction after a Ukrainian language course.

Israeli nationals love to study nursing, and for this course, they always come to Ukraine.

From Kuwait, a good number of international students arrive in Ukraine and study nursing courses.

Lebanese international students every year come to Ukraine in good numbers and join nursing faculties at Ukrainian national medical universities.

A few international students also arrive from the Maldives and study nursing degree courses in Ukraine.

North Korean international students also love to study nursing, and for this purpose, they prefer Ukraine to other countries due to the quality of education and affordability.

Every year, a good number of Palestinian nationals arrive in Ukraine and study nursing courses in Ukrainian as their medium of instruction.

Qatar is a very popular country, from which a good number of Asian and African international students come to Ukraine every year and study at nursing faculties.

From Saudi Arabia, a good number of Asian and African international students arrive in Ukraine and study their nursing courses at national medical universities.

South Korean international students like to study nursing courses and choose Ukraine in small numbers to study this course.

Syrian international students come in good numbers to Ukraine and study nursing courses at medical institutes.

Turkish international students love to study different medical courses in Ukraine, and nursing is also one of their favorite courses.

From the United Arab Emirates, a good number of foreign nationals arrive in Ukraine every year and study their nursing courses at medical universities.

Yemeni nationals come in small numbers to Ukraine and study their nursing courses.

From Austria, some international students arrive in Ukraine and study nursing courses at medical institutes.

Belgium has large communities of Asians and Africans, and from Belgium, a few international students every year come to Ukraine to study nursing courses.

From Denmark, a few international students come to Ukraine and study nursing degree programs.

Finland is also a European country, from where a few international students every year arrive in Ukraine to study nursing at national medical universities.

France is a hub of Asian and African communities, and from France, some international students arrive in Ukraine and study nursing courses.

International students also arrive in Ukraine from Greece in small numbers for higher education in Ukraine.

Nursing is a very popular course among Asian and African international students, so from Italy, a few international students come to Ukraine and study at nursing faculties.

From Ireland, a good number of international students come to Ukraine and study at national medical universities, and international students from Ireland belong to Asian and African communities living in Ireland.

From Iceland, a few international students arrive in Ukraine and study at medical institutes.

From the Netherlands, a few international students come to Ukraine and study nursing courses.

International students also come to Ukraine from Norway and study at medical universities.

Nursing is a very popular program among international students in Portugal, and every year, a few international students come to Ukraine and study their nursing courses.

Spain is also a European country, from where some international students arrive in Ukraine and study nursing.

From Switzerland, some international students every year join nursing faculties in Ukraine.

International students also come to Ukraine from Sweden in small numbers.

The United Kingdom has the largest communities of Asians and Africans, and from the United Kingdom, a good number of international students arrive in Ukraine and study at nursing faculties.

From the United States of America, a good number of international students come to Ukraine and study nursing degree programs.

Canadian international students also arrive in Ukraine in small numbers to study nursing.

Jamaican international students come in good numbers to Ukraine and join nursing faculties at medical universities.

DEGREE LEVELS FOR NURSING COURSES IN UKRAINE

Nursing courses are divided into three parts in Ukraine.

1:

ADN (Advanced Diploma in Nursing)

It consists of 2 years, and you become a nursing diploma holder from a WHO-recognized medical university in Ukraine; after this diploma, international students may practice anywhere in the world.

2:

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

It is a full 4-year degree in nursing in English, and you become a nursing graduate.

3:

MSN (Masters of Science in Nursing)

After earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing, you qualify for admission to a master’s program at any national medical university in Ukraine.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR NURSING COURSES

All foreign students with a secondary school certificate may apply for admission to nursing programs in Ukraine.

International students from Asian countries should have a 10+2 educational certificate for admission in Ukraine.

International students who are interested in studying nursing at national medical universities in Ukraine scan their educational certificates with a passport copy for their admission assessment.

This assessment process is completed within 1-2 days, and international applicants are informed, and after assessment, eligible international students send their admission fee.

After receiving the admission fee, their documents are sent to the Ministry of Education, Ukraine, for the issuance of an official study invitation. This invitation processing time is 2 weeks maximum, and an original invitation is sent to the address of the applicant for visa processing.

UKRAINE STUDENT VISAS PROCESS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

Ukraine has set up its national visa centers in many countries, and international students obtain their student visas without a physical appearance at the embassy of Ukraine. They submit their visa applications at visa centers and collect their visas from there.

If there are no visa centers for Ukraine in a country, their nationals obtain their student visas from the embassy of Ukraine.

National Visa Center information is provided once an international student has an official study invitation issued by the Ministry of Education, Ukraine.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING NURSING EDUCATION

1: Where can I apply to study nursing in Ukraine?

There are 3 ways to contact us for admission to nursing faculties in Ukraine.

You may fill out the APPLY ONLINE form on this website and press the send button. Your form is received by the admissions staff in no time, and you are replied to with complete details about nursing education in Ukraine.

Secondly, you may write an email to the admissions office.

You may also chat on WhatsApp with one of our admission consultants for foreign students.

 

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2: In Ukraine, what qualification is required for studying nursing?

There are three levels offered for nursing in Ukraine, and you inform the admissions staff about it while contacting them about which level you want to study in the nursing course.

For an advanced diploma in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in nursing, you have to scan your secondary school certificate with a travel passport copy in the email of admissions staff.

For a master’s in nursing, you should have a bachelor’s degree already.

The above-mentioned requirements are for African nationals.

Indian and Pakistani applicants scan their 12 years of educational certificate copy for assessment.

3: How may I have an official study invitation for studying nursing at Ukrainian medical institutes?

If you are found eligible, it means that already we have your required documents for processing an official study invitation at the Ministry of Education, Ukraine. You will send the admission fee inclusive of courier charges, and your documents are sent to the Ministry of Education, Ukraine, and within 2 weeks, your official study invitation for the nursing program is issued.

The original copy is sent by courier service to you, which you require for your Ukrainian student visa processing.

4: Where may I obtain a Ukrainian student visa for higher education in Ukraine?

Ukraine has established its visa centers in most countries, so foreign applicants submit their visa files at these VFS centers in their countries.

Even if in your country there is an embassy of Ukraine situated, you submit your Ukrainian student visa file at VFS, not at the embassy of Ukraine.

HOW TO OBTAIN UKRAINE STUDENT VISA

Interested international applicants may contact us freely anytime for their 2025-2026 intakes admission process in Ukraine.

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34 Comments

Essuman Charity

May 29, 2019 at 12:40 am

am a female ghanaian by birth and home economics holder as my main course in senior higher school (SHS) leaving certificate . I thereby wishing to apply for an admission in the area of nursing in diploma (ADN) or Business Administration . thank you for your good gesture showing to international applicants students .

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May 29, 2019 at 6:35 pm

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jawara touray

August 7, 2019 at 5:12 pm

I want to apply please
I want to study community health nursing.

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August 7, 2019 at 9:33 pm

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Buhlebulathi Ncube

September 6, 2019 at 11:19 am

Hello.My name is Buhlebulathi Ncube. Iam from Zimbabwe. Im interested in doing a Degree in nursing in your country

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September 9, 2019 at 12:08 pm

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Antoinette Yankum

October 1, 2019 at 8:49 pm

My name is Antoinette and I would like to study midwifery in ukraine, can u plss mention to me some of the midwifery schools in Ukraine that I can apply to

Ahsan ali

October 2, 2019 at 6:48 pm

sir kindly let me know the education required for bsn bachlor scince in nursing …. i mean to ask that the students who have not passed there 10+2 in medical are the eligible to apply in nursing …

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October 3, 2019 at 2:22 pm

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October 3, 2019 at 2:22 pm

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CHARLES ILOH

October 19, 2019 at 12:05 pm

Am a computer engineering graduate from Nigeria university. And I want to study nursing in your country

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October 20, 2019 at 10:02 am

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Obiyomi Akinleye

October 28, 2019 at 2:50 pm

I already have a Bachelor degree in Anatomy in a very reputable university in Nigeria. I wish to study BSc Nursing in Ukraine. How many years would I use for the course considering my present qualifications?Thanks

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October 29, 2019 at 10:47 am

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Boateng Richard

October 30, 2019 at 1:55 am

I am a Ghanaian, and I have diploma in nursing. I would like to apply as a degree nurse in your school.

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October 30, 2019 at 10:06 am

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Danquah tasha

March 3, 2020 at 10:43 am

Pls am a Ghanaians student and wants to offer ADN nursing pls how much is the grand total pls

Boama Gyau Samuel

March 6, 2020 at 5:16 pm

Am a nurse in Ghana and l have work for 5 years and l am interested in studing n working at Ukraine.Wish such opportunity will be granted

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March 6, 2020 at 10:37 pm

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March 6, 2020 at 10:37 pm

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Lucky peace

March 24, 2020 at 11:13 am

I want to study nursing and i need some procedures to follow

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March 24, 2020 at 4:38 pm

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Lilian

April 14, 2020 at 7:36 pm

I am a Nigerian student, I wish to study nursing and I need procedures to follow

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April 14, 2020 at 11:17 pm

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Miss Benita Omoyemwem Gbola-Dada

September 26, 2020 at 11:27 am

I am a Nigerian and at present I am in Kwara state University in Nigeria studying BSC Political science and I and going to graduate September 2021 and after I will like to study BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Ukraine next year immediate after I graduated because I have passion for Nursing and I like to become a Nurse.

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September 26, 2020 at 11:45 am

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Hannah Dapaah

January 2, 2021 at 6:44 pm

I’m Hannah from Ghana
I have obtained diploma in midwifery,want to further in bsc in nursing..i want to know whether im qualified

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January 2, 2021 at 10:03 pm

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Chibudike miracle

January 9, 2021 at 2:20 pm

Good afternoon ,Chibudike miracle,from Nigeria ,presently in Lagos,I wish to study Lpn and need procedures on how to go about it,thanks very much as I await your feed back ..

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January 11, 2021 at 10:05 pm

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Maryam

January 14, 2021 at 9:04 am

I want to know the cost and the duration for a person with diploma in nursing to study BnSc

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January 15, 2021 at 2:09 pm

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Mariam Ademola

December 17, 2021 at 6:26 pm

I want to study nursing in Ukraine and I don’t know how to go about it pls I need ur assistance
I’m a nigerian

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December 17, 2021 at 9:21 pm

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