Preparatory School for International Students (PSIS) of the International Education Center (IEC) is a division of the Institute of Extended Education and Pre-University Training of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. We offer language instruction in the Ukrainian language in Lviv, Ukraine. We 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. We have been teaching International Students since 1975. During this time approximately 3700 students from 70 countries have been taught at our School.
The classes start normally in September.
Fall semester: September 1 – December 31.
Courses
Foreign citizens, who do not speak Ukrainian, shall be accepted to Preparatory School of International Students at IFNUL for preparation for entering into higher educational establishments of Ukraine. Preparatory School of International students conducts studies and issues certificates for entering higher educational establishments of Ukraine in accordance with curricula approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
PSIS offers intensive language courses for individuals or small groups. Among them there is two-semester course:
Ukrainian for Academic Purposes (UAP)
A 10-month language and academic preparation course (UAP-1) for those who will subsequently pursue a university degree at an Ukrainian university (starts normally in September). 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.
A 6-months language course (UAP-2) (starts in February). The objective of the course is to develop the Ukrainian listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of the international students.
HOW TO ENROLL
Your application should consist of the following documents:
● Copy of your Diploma and Transcript of Records (High School Diploma and Transcript of Records – for Bachelor’s students, Bachelor’s Diploma and Transcript of Records – for Master’s students, Master’s Diploma and Transcript of Records – for PhD students);
● Scan of passport;
Please send all documents (scanned versions in jpeg or pdf format) to: ufl.lnu@gmail.com
The deadline for submission of the documents on UAP-1 is August 31, 2022.
The deadline for submission of the documents on UAP-2 is December 31, 2022.
PSIS will examine your documents and in case of positive decision, the university will issue Letter of Invitation to apply for a long term visa for study at PSIS Course – Ukrainian for Academic Purposes (UAP). You will need to present this invitation to the Ukrainian Embassy/Consulate for your home country to obtain visa. Please contact Ukrainian Embassy/Consulate for your country and find out their requirements for student visa applicants.
Fees
Academic Year 2022/2023*
| Course | Duration | Tuition |
| UAP-1 Sep.1-June 30 |
10 months | 48 700 UAH |
| UAP-2 Feb.1-July 30 |
6 months | TBA in January 2023 |
*Exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine as of August 15, 2022: 1 USD = 36,57 UAH.
Additional fees
| Fee | Cost in UAH |
| Accommodation (student dormitory) | 780 per month |
| Registration (Imm.) | 1000 |
ONLINE STUDIES – SPECIAL OFFER FOR SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2022
Foreign citizens, who do not speak Ukrainian, shall be accepted to International Education Centre at IFNUL. The objective of the course is to develop the listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of the foreigners through ONLINE learning. We offer the possibility of synchronous and asynchronous work with the teacher. Throughout the course, students have access to educational materials (textbooks) and additional video comments. Students who successfully complete the program and pass the exam receive a Certificate of IEC.
Ukrainian as a Foreign Language (UFL-1)
The intensive language courses for small groups (1-5 people).
Total duration – 1 month (68 hours)
Courses takes 4 academic hours 4 times a week (1 academic hour is 40 minutes).
Language levels: A1, A1+, A2, A2+
Tuition fee is 9330 UAH.
Ukrainian as a Foreign Language (UFL-4)
The intensive language courses for standard groups (8-10 people).
Total duration – 4 months (596 hours)
Courses takes 6 academic hours 5 times a week (1 academic hour is 40 minutes).
The final level: A2
Tuition fee is 24350 UAH.
HOW TO ENROLL
Your application should consist of the following documents:
- Application Form – UFL;
- Copy of your previous Diploma and Transcript of Records or documents from the place of current study;
- Scan of passport.
Please send all documents (scanned versions in jpeg or pdf format) to: ufl.lnu@gmail.com
For additional information about the courses at IFNUL Preparatory School for International Students, please contact us at: ufl.lnu@gmail.com, international@lnu.edu.ua
Contact Information
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
International Education Center
Pasichna Str., 62b, L’viv, 79038, Ukraine
tel/fax: +38(032) 271-25-07
e-mail: ufl.lnu@gmail.com