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 (IFNUL). 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 theizr future study programs in the universities of Ukraine. We have been teaching International Students since 1975. During this time approximately 4000 students from 70 countries have been taught at our School.
ADMISSION 2025-2026
Foreign citizens, who do not speak Ukrainian, shall be accepted to International Education Center at IFNUL for preparation for entering into higher educational establishments of Ukraine. IEC 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.
Ukrainian for Academic Purposes (UAP)
UAP-1 Program
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. The current level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is from A1 up to B1.
Total duration – 10 months (September – June)
The deadline for submission of the documents on UAP-1 is June 30, 2025.
UAP-2 Program
A 6-months language course (UAP-2) is intended for intensive preparation of foreigners for study in higher education institutions of Ukraine. The objective of the course is to develop the Ukrainian listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of the international students. The current level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is from A1 up to B1.
Total duration – 6 months (February – July)
The deadline for submission of the documents on UAP-2 is December 15, 2025.
HOW TO ENROLL
To enroll, please follow these simple steps:
Step 1. Apply for the invitation to study at the IFNUL.
1) Complete and submit the Application form-IEC. All sections of the form must be completed and the declaration signed and dated.
2) Prepare the motivation letter. Please describe your motivation in choosing the major.
3) Prepare copy of your passport first page.
4) Email scanned copies of the documents as attachments (pdf) to: ufl.lnu@gmail.com
Step 2. Invitation Letter
In case of positive decision, the university will issue Letter of Invitation to apply for a long term visa for study at the University. You will need to present this invitation to the Ukrainian Embassy/Consulate for your home country to obtain a Student Visa. Please visit “Going to Ukraine: visa and rules” for more information.
During registration, you need to select the section language training.
Go to Step 3 only when you have positive reply from the University!
Step 3. Prepare documents to bring with you for enrollment:
- Personal application form in prescribed format;
- A passport with the Ukrainian visa;
- Original and a notarized copy (in Ukrainian) of the document on previous education with transcripts;;
- Copy of birth certificate;
- Health insurance, unless otherwise provided by international treaties of Ukraine;
- 4 photos sized 30×40 mm;
- Certificate of a foreign Ukrainian (if available);
NOTE:
- Documents, stated in subparagraphs 3-5 of this list, must be translated into the Ukrainian language with notarization of the translations.
- Translated documents must be certified in a country of their issue, in a way that is officially used in this country for such certification, and legalized by the appropriate foreign diplomatic institution of Ukraine, unless otherwise is stipulated by international agreements of Ukraine.
Please contact Ukrainian Embassy/Consulate for your country and find out their requirements for student visa applicants.
IFNUL international students that got a visa to Ukraine must inform International Education Center about their arrival date.
Fees
| Course | Academic Year
2024/2025 |
Academic Year
2025/2026 |
| UAP-1 “Ukrainian as a foreign language. Basic course” Sep.1-June 30 |
73450 UAH | 82300 UAH |
| UAP-2 “Ukrainian as a foreign language. Short course” Feb.1-July 30 |
50960 UAH | TBA in January 2026 |
*All payments must be paid in Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH). Exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine as of February 1, 2025: 1 USD = 41,97 UAH.
Additional fees
| Fee | Cost in UAH |
| Accommodation (student dormitory) | 800 per month |
| Registration (Imm.) | 1400 |
ONLINE STUDIES
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 UFL-1 program “Ukrainian as a foreign language” is intended for foreigners who want to start studying Ukrainian as a foreign language or improve their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The current level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is A1, A2, B1, B2.
Total duration – 6 weeks (72 academic hours)
Ukrainian as a Foreign Language (UFL-2)
The UFL-2 program “Ukrainian as a foreign language” is intended for foreigners who want to start studying Ukrainian as a foreign language or improve their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The current level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is A1, A2, B1, B2.
Total duration – 12 weeks (136 academic hours)
Ukrainian as a Foreign Language. Level B1. Preparation for admission (UFL-3)
UFL-3 program “Ukrainian as a foreign language. Level B1. Preparation for admission” is intended for remote preparation of foreigners for studying in the Ukrainian language in higher education institutions of Ukraine. The program consists of 5 courses: 3 general courses from Ukrainian as a foreign language and 2 specialized courses. The preliminary level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is A2. The current level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is B1.
Total duration – one semester (February-June)
Ukrainian as a Foreign Language. Level A1-A2 (UFL-4)
UFL-4 program “Ukrainian as a foreign language. Level A1-A2” is intended for foreigners who want to start learning Ukrainian as a foreign language or improve their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. UFL-4 Program starts in September. There is no previous level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language. The current level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is from A1 up to A2.
Total duration – one semester (September-January)
Ukrainian as a Foreign Language. Intensive (UFL-5)
UFL-5 program “Ukrainian as a foreign language. Intensive” is intended for intensive preparation of foreigners for study in higher education institutions of Ukraine. There is no previous level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language. The current level of training in Ukrainian as a foreign language is from A1 up to B1.
Total duration – one semester (February-July)
Fees
|
Program |
Duration |
Tuition |
|
| Academic Year
2025 |
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| UFL-1 | 6 weeks | 14950 UAH | |
| UFL-2 | 12 weeks | 28280 UAH | |
| UFL-3 | One Semester | 38300 UAH | |
| UFL-4 | One Semester | 37600 UAH | |
| UFL-5 | One Semester | 49850 UAH | |
*All payments must be paid in Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH). Exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine as of February 1, 2025: 1 USD = 41,97 UAH.
HOW TO ENROLL
Your application should consist of the following documents:
- Application Form – IEC;
- Сopy of your passport first page.
Please send all documents (scanned versions in jpeg or pdf format) to: ufl.lnu@gmail.com
You can find detailed information about the programs of International Education Center here:
https://ipodp.lnu.edu.ua/academics/international-education-center?lang=en
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