"Winter admission" to zero-level courses is a new state policy approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the initiative of the President of Ukraine and implemented by the Ministry of Education.
As part of this experimental project, participating higher education institutions are already opening enrollment for courses lasting from 3 to 6 months with intensive preparation for the National Multidisciplinary Test.
What does the zero course entail?
➡️90 classroom hours in three compulsory subjects: Ukrainian language, mathematics, and Ukrainian history.
➡️90 classroom hours in one elective subject: foreign language, natural sciences, or literature.
Training can take place in a daytime (classroom) or distance learning format, depending on the capabilities of the university and the applicant.
Universities will publish information about the start of enrollment and schedules on their official websites in the "Winter Admission" sections.
Anyone can join, and state support is provided for the zero course:
▪️veterans;
▪️active military personnel — subject to the command's consent to training;
▪️all those released from captivity by the aggressor country;
▪️people who did not have time to enroll in higher education institutions because they left temporarily occupied territories, territories of active hostilities, or live in territories of possible hostilities.
▪️all those discharged from military service after February 24, 2022.
Important! Grants and other financial assistance are only available to full-time students.
✅Key advantage of "Winter Admission"
If you continue your studies in the first year at the same university where you completed the zero course, you can receive up to +15 points to your total competitive score in a specialty with special support.
They are eligible for tuition grants, scholarships (in the form of consumer assistance), and payment for dormitory accommodation, if necessary.
Why is this opportunity important for veterans?
Some defenders, after returning from service, discover new skills and abilities and seek to master a civilian profession, start their own path, or continue to work for the benefit of the country in the public, security, or civil society sectors — and for this they need appropriate education. Among them are those who, immediately after reaching adulthood, consciously chose to defend Ukraine and, instead of student life, chose to fight for its freedom and independence.
That is why, together with its partners, the state is creating conditions for veterans whose education was interrupted by the war, as well as those who wish to continue or obtain additional education, to refresh their knowledge and obtain higher education.
You can find out about all the free training, retraining, and professional retraining programs for veterans and their families on the Ministry of Veterans Affairs' digital platform VeteranPro https://veteranpro.gov.ua/
Based on materials from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs