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 2024-2025
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, 2024.
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, 2024.
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
IEC 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 IEC Programs. 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 2024/2025*
| Course | Duration | Tuition |
| UAP-1 “Ukrainian as a foreign language. Basic course” Sep.1-June 30 |
10 months | 73450 UAH |
| UAP-2 “Ukrainian as a foreign language. Short course” Feb.1-July 30 |
6 months | TBA in January 2025 |
*Exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine as of March 1, 2024: 1 USD = 38,78 UAH.
Additional fees
| Fee | Cost in UAH |
| Accommodation (student dormitory) | 800 per month |
| Registration (Imm.) | 1000 |
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
2023/2024 |
Academic Year 2024/2025 |
||
| UFL-1 | 6 weeks | 13350 UAH | 13350 UAH |
| UFL-2 | 12 weeks | 25250 UAH | 25250 UAH |
| UFL-3 | One Semester | 34200 UAH | TBA in January 2025 |
| UFL-4 | One Semester | 29870 UAH | 29 870 UAH |
| UFL-5 | One Semester | 41900 UAH | TBA in January 2025 |
*Exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine as of March 1, 2024: 1 USD = 38,78 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
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