Life in Ukraine
Cost of living and housing in Ukraine
Knowing the cost of living in Ukraine is an important step for all foreign students. Ukraine is one of the cheapest European countries that makes it the best choice to study abroad or in Europe. Through this page, you will know the price of accommodation, housing, transportation or transportation, food, clothes and the monthly general cost of living in Ukraine. You will also learn some helpful advice for foreign students in Ukraine.
Money and currency in Ukraine
Before we start talking about prices, we want to tell you about money in Ukraine. The national currency of Ukraine is the hryvnia (UAH). $ 1 = 28 hryvnia (price is not stable now).
The Ukrainian national currency collapsed vigorously several years ago. Despite this, it is a huge advantage for international students. You can now get more for the same amount in US dollars.
You cannot pay in dollars or other currencies. Only hryvnia is allowed. All foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, train stations and airports. This is not a problem. Bank branches are very common. We recommend not to use exchange offices at the airport. Best rate at bank branches.
Living
Almost all universities in Ukraine have their own dormitories. International students can live in it. You will live there with one or two people.
Some students prefer to rent an apartment. In some cases, if an apartment is rented out to a few people, it can be more profitable.
The cost of apartments is available at very reasonable rates for students. It depends on the city, size of the apartment and its location (center or suburb).
You can rent a one-room apartment for $ 200 USD away from the center. Or even in the middle of small towns. A 3-room apartment will cost you $ 300 and more. The cost of an apartment depends on the condition of repairing the apartment and the furniture. We strongly recommend students to determine the presence of furniture before renting an apartment. Most students live in the hostel and pay no more than $ 70 a month. Those who rent an apartment, usually no more than $ 150. It all depends on your needs.
Public Transport
Also an important item of expenses. Usually, if you live in a university home, it is often located near the metro and you do not need to use a bus to get to your university. However, if you still want to go to another part of the city, or have fun or travel around the country.
Buses and trains are also very cheap in Ukraine.
A round-trip ticket on local transport (buses, trams, subways, etc.) will cost you 0.75 USD – 1 USD.
Monthly subway tickets start from $ 20 to $ 50 (there are some differences in cost).
j A taxi will cost you $ 3 – $ 7 USD plus $ 0.45 USD per km (starts at 5 km)
Gasoline (1 liter) will cost you $ 0.85 – $ 1.05
Eating and drinking
Ukraine is an agricultural country with a lot of cooking traditions. Be sure, if you want, you will learn a lot of interesting and delicious recipes. Here, people rarely order pizza and fast food at home. Usually, they buy products at the market or in stores and cook them at home themselves. We encourage students to do the same, which is very economical and satisfying.
Locals often buy food from popular markets because it is very affordable, but we recommend that students do not do so right away. Unfortunately, you do not have enough experience residing in Ukraine, you can be fooled in the popular market.
It is better to use large retail supermarkets, and they have low prices as shopping is much easier.
Ukraine is located in the southeastern part of Europe and is the second largest and most important country in Eastern Europe
Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. The population of Ukraine is 55 million, according to the latest statistics
Christianity is the predominant religion in Ukraine and the Islamic religion forms the majority after it, and other religions such as Judaism and others are recorded in the Ukrainian religious arena.
The Al Profeir Group represents 80% of the institutes and universities that provide services to foreign students in all fields and majors
Yes, all educational institutions that we represent are recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education Ukraine
The length of study varies between 2 to 6 years depending on the major. Medicine is often 6 years, pharmacy and nursing 5 years, engineering in all its branches 4 years and so on
Griffin is the paper currency in circulation in Ukraine, and the coins (kubik). US dollars are also in circulation. One US dollar is equivalent to approximately 27.50 Ukrainian scales
Language Ukrainian, Russian, English, German and French
The student has the right to choose the language of study. Most of the majors are taught to foreign students in both Russian and English
Passing entrance examinations in Ukrainian institutes and universities is not mandatory, it is sufficient for the student to have successfully completed secondary school.
Yes, it is possible to obtain a license to work in Ukraine
Yes, after two years of residency in Ukraine, you can apply for permanent residence under the Ukrainian immigration and naturalization laws
Ukraine provides foreign students with all the necessary conditions to obtain a specialized level with knowledge of European quality and the best in the Eastern European region. Ukrainian diplomas are appreciated and approved all over the world. There are students from 170 countries around the world. The Ukrainian educational system is also famous for its training courses that start from the first years of study in the disciplines of: law, engineering, medicine, social sciences, arts, agricultural sciences, building and construction, and economics, and help to become a highly qualified specialist before your graduation.
Foreign students can stay in university housing, rent a furnished apartment, or live with a Ukrainian family
No. It is included in the tuition fee
Yes, it is possible to travel other countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Italy, France, Poland, etc … during the summer and winter holidays
