Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

The Lviv University or officially the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (IFNU) was founded in 1661 and is the oldest university in Ukraine one of the oldest in Eastern Europe. It is located in the historic city of Lviv in Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. The university was renamed for the great national Ukrainian writer, poet, and statesman, Ivan Franko.  The University is ranked among best  universities of Ukraine.

Admission

Main documents to be presented at the IFNU by the candidates are:
– Personal application form,
– Notarized copy of the Certificate of education with grades obtained,
– Certificate of health with the results of HIV-test with the indication of fitness  to study in Ukraine,
– Copy of Birth Certificate and six 4×6 photographs.
– Medical Insurance Policy
– Roundtrip airplane ticket with open date of return or a copy of the e-ticket form.

Additionally, the IFNU requires submission of the following documents:
– A copy of applicant’s passport
– Official evidence of financial resources necessary to cover both tuition fee for the whole term of study and related costs, issued by a bank in the student home country or by an applicant’s sponsor.

Admission procedure is completed by signing the agreement between the applicant (or his/her agent) and the IFNU.

International students enter Ukraine within the period of time from 15 Aug. to 15 Nov.

In Ukraine the academic year is divided into two semesters:
Fall semester: September – January
Spring semester: February – July

How to enroll

If you would like to enroll, please follow these simple steps:
1)      Select your course/s.
2)      Complete the application form.

Application Forms can be submitted either by the following:
– On-line;
– E-mail (attach a copy of your completed application form) at: pdfs@franko.lviv.ua;
– Mail at the PSIS address.

3)      Upon confirmation of your application with a positive reply  from PSIS, mail your supporting documents to the IFNU of Lviv at the PSIS address.
4)      Applicants will receive a Letter of Offer stating the course that he/she has been accepted into and including fees to be paid as well as a copy of Agreement for study.
5)      Sign the Agreement form. Return the Agreement to IFNU in Lviv or to your agent.
6)      Upon receipt of this documents, we will issue and mail out the invitation to enter Ukraine and a Letter of Confirmation. Students must present this Invitation and the Letter to Ukrainian Embassy/Consulate for their home country to obtain a Student Visa.

Please contact Ukrainian Embassy/Consulate for your country and find out their requirements for student visa applicants.

Preparatory School for International Students

Preparatory School for International Students (PSIS) offers language instruction in the Ukrainian language in Lviv, Ukraine. The School teach international students in the Ukrainian language and traditions as well as provide additional preparation for their future study programs in the universities of Ukraine. Since 1975 approximately 3000 students from more than 62 countries have been taught. Students usually live in dormitories. The students are provided with two/three-bed room in a students’ hostel. All the university facilities like libraries, computer centre, sport complexes as well as polyclinic service are available for them. Upon completion of a course a formal certificate is awarded. The classes start normally in September.

The fall semester : 1 Sep.-25 Jan..
The Spring semester: 9 Feb.- 30 Jun.

Contact:
Preparatory School for International Students
e-mail: pdfs@franko.lviv.ua
tel: +380 32 239 47 09
fax: +380 32 261 60 48

COURSES
PSIS offers one- and/or two-semester intensive language courses for individuals or small groups.

Ukrainian for Academic Purposes
A 10-month language and academic preparation course for those who will subsequently pursue a university degree at an Ukrainian university. The objective of the course is to develop the listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of the international students by learning the Ukrainian in connection with other subjects. The range of subjects depends on the field of the future university study.

UAP – Fields of study
– Medical-Biological
– Technical-Engineering
– The University fields (e.g. economics, humanities, law, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences etc.)

Ukrainian for Specific Purposes
A 1-to-5-month course in the Ukrainian language for:
– Postgraduate students. (Ukrainian language and professional terminology necessary for subsequent activity, e.g. research or business. Each class has its own specific program.)
– Those applicants, who would like to study Ukraine or international students wishing to further their studies. Each class has its own specific program.

Summer Course of Ukrainian
A six-week intensive language and area course developed to provide a basic understanding/improvement of the language, insight into life, culture, history, economics etc. of Ukraine. For beginners and for advanced students.

Address
Ivan Franko National University of L’viv
1, Universytetska str., Lviv, 79000, Ukraine
E-mail: webmaster@franko.lviv.ua

Official website