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Start to create your future now - become a student of Sumy State University and get an access to the world of inexhaustible knowledge, new abilities and perspectives which will surely give you a flying start to SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

To become a student of Sumy State University you need to go through several stages in the following succession:

1. Get invitation for study

To get invitation for study at Sumy State University you need:

Inform us about your desire to study at Sumy State University. In order to do this you need to send us a letter to our e-mail address (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or fulfill the application “Apply on-line”.

Send us the following documents which are necessary for preparing the invitation:

Application (Application form, pdf);
Consent to personal data collecting and processing (Consent, pdf);
Copy of documents about the previous education (appendix to educational qualifications), which provide information about candidate's progress in academic subjects;
Copy of certificate about completing the course of language training (if available);
Copy of the first page of the passport or another document, which proves a foreign citizen's identity.

To conduct a payment for the visa support (for citizens of countries with visa-required entries to Ukraine). You will receive the bank requisites and payment details by e-mail.

To get the original of the invitation for study, which is required for:

opening a long-stay visa (for citizens of countries with visa-required entry to Ukraine);
presenting it when passing through the passport control.

2. Come for study to Ukraine in the established term

Academic year in Ukraine starts on September, 1 .

Admission of foreign citizens is conducted, as a rule, till 01 November and till 01 March (except for the admission to the Preparatory Department and for undergoing the Specialized Training in Medicine (Clinical Ordinatura)). Transfer and renewing to studies of the students who were dismissed from higher educational establishments, is conducted as a rule during summer or winter vacations.

To come for study to Ukraine on time you need:

Citizens of countries with visa-required entries to Ukraine must submit: documents for long-stay (student) visa (D-type visa) to the Embassy of Ukraine in your country (if there is no Embassy of Ukraine in your country, pay attention that the country of visa issuing is stated in the form of the invitation for study). Requirements concerning the documents processing and the procedure of applying for visa should be specified on the website of the Embassy of Ukraine in your country. Besides the documents, which are required for visa opening, original of the invitation for study must be submitted.

Citizens of the countries with visa-free entries must have the original of the invitation for study when crossing the Ukrainian border which proves the aim of entry to Ukraine.

To inform Sumy State University about the planned date of your arrival to Ukraine and the flight number. This information is required for organizing a meeting of foreign citizen by representatives of Sumy State University and his/her further guiding from the border entry-point to our University.

3. Admission to Sumy State University

To become a student of Sumy State University you need:

The next day after arrival to Sumy, you need according to the "Order of organization of recruitment to studies (internship) of foreign citizens and stateless persons" approved by the Order of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine №1541 from 01.11.2013 with changes conducted according to the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science №1272 from 11.12.2015, submit personally to the Department of International Education (main building, cabinet 804) the following documents:

original and notarized copy of the document about the previous obtained educational level (educational-qualification level) on the basis of which the admission is held;
original and notarized copy of the diploma supplement about the previous obtained educational level (educational-qualification level) on the basis of which the admission is held;
in case of transfer or renewal to studies at SumDU a foreigner shall submit academic transcript issued by the foreign or Ukrainian educational establishment;
for master or post-graduate studies a foreigner shall submit the original and the copy of the document which contains the academic plan of the previous level of higher education, obtained credits, duration of studies and the academic performance;
copy or original of the passport document of the foreigner or the document which proves the identity of the person without citizenship with a notarized translation into Ukrainian language;
6 Photos size 30x40 mm;
copy of the certificate of a foreign Ukrainian (if available).

Documents, mentioned in the paragraphs 1 – 4, must be:

verified in the countries of their disclosure in that way, which is officially used in this country for such verification;
legalized by the corresponding foreign diplomatic establishment of Ukraine, unless otherwise is provided by the international agreements of Ukraine;
translated into Ukrainian language and notarized.

Foreigners, who enter post-graduate studies shall additionally to the above-mentioned documents submit the research plan on the chosen scientific specialty OR the list of the published scientific works and inventions in Ukrainian or English languages, this list must be notarized according to the established procedure by the establishment where the applicant studied or worked.

Foreigners, who enter doctoral studies shall additionally submit comprehensive plan of dissertation thesis for obtaining the scientific degree (of a doctor of philosophy) AND a copy of the diploma on awarding the corresponding scientific degree (of a doctor of philosophy).

All documents about the complete secondary education of foreign citizens must obligatory undergo the Procedure of recognition of documents confirming previous education in Ukraine according to the actual legislation.

To pass the entrance interview on the knowledge of the language which must be on the level, enough for the successful learning of the educational material. To pass the entrance interview on the academic subjects, depending on the chosen specialty.

In case of successful passing the entrance interview, a foreign citizen must conduct a payment for studies and submit the original of his passport with the visa for entry to Ukraine with the purpose of study to the Registration Office of the Department of International Education (main building, cabinet 812) for preparing the permanent residence permit.

Congratulations!

You have become a student of Sumy State University!

We wish you success in your studying!

Foreign students can study at Sumy State University in the following academic programms

Institute/Faculty	Speciality	Academic Program
*Educational Degree «Bachelor»*
Academic and Research Institute of Business Technologies “Ukrainian Academy of Banking”	International Economic Relations	International Economic Relations*^D
	Accounting and Taxation	Accounting and Auditing*^D
	Finance, Banking and Insurance	Banking*^D
	Economics	Economic Cybernetics and Business Analytics*^D
Academic and Scientific Institute of Finance, Economy and Management named after Oleg Balatskiy	Economics	Economics and Business*^D
	Finance, Banking and Insurance	Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting*^D
	Management	Management*^D
	Marketing	Marketing*^D
	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities*^D
	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities	E-business, Finance and Communications*^D
Faculty of Technical Systems and Energy Efficient Technologies	Applied Mechanics	Computing Engineering in Mechanics
		Hydraulic Machines, Hydraulic Drives and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation
		Mechanical Engineering Technologies
	Materials Science	Applied Material Science
	Industrial Mechanical Engineering	Metal-Cutting Machines Tools and Systems
		Computer engineering equipment for chemical production
		Equipment for Oil and Gas Refinery Plants
	Power Machine Building	Compressors, Pneumatic Units and Vacuum Technologies
	Power Machine Building	Refrigerating Machines and Plants
	Heat Power Engineering	Energy Management
	Environmental Protection Technology	Environmental Protection Technology
	Chemistry	Applied Chemistry
Faculty of Electronics and Informational Technologies	Applied Mathematics	Data Science and Complex Systems Modeling*
	Computer Sciences	Informatics*^D
	Computer Sciences	Information Technologies of Design*^D
	Electrical Energetics, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics	Electrotechnical Systems of Electricity Consumption*
	Micro and Nanosystem Technology	Nanotechnology and Biomedical Systems*
	Electronics	Electronic Information Systems*
	Electronics	Electronic Systems and Components*
	Telecommunications and radio engineering	Network and Internet technologies*
Faculty of Foreign Philology and Social Communications	Philology	Germanic Languages and Literatures (including Translation) first - English*
	Journalism	Journalism
	Journalism	Advertising and Public Relations
Academic and Research Institute of Law	Law	Law*^D
	International Law	International Law*
	History and Archeology	History
Medical Institute	Physical Culture and Sports	Physical Culture and Sports*
	Physical Therapy, Ergotherapy	Physical Therapy
	Public Health	Public Health*
Center of Extramural and Distance Education	Economics	Economics and Business^D
	Journalism	Journalism
	Finance, Banking and Insurance	Finance and Accounting in Business^D
	Finance, Banking and Insurance	Banking
	Accounting and Taxation	Accounting and auditing
	Management	Management* ^D
	Public Management and Administration	Public Management and Administration
	Marketing	Marketing
	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities
	Law	Law*^D
	Computer Sciences	Informatics^{* D}
	Computer Sciences	Information Technologies of Design
	Applied Mechanics	Hydraulic Machines, Hydraulic Drives and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation
	Applied Mechanics	Mechanical Engineering Technologies
	Industrial Mechanical Engineering	Metal-Cutting Machines Tools and Systems
		Equipment for oil and gas refining industries^D
		Computer engineering of chemical equipment
	Electrical Energetics, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics	Electrotechnical Systems of Electricity Consumption
	Automation and Computer-Integrated Technologies	Computerized Management Systems and Robototechnique
	Electronics	Electronic Information Systems
	Electronics	Computer Technologies and Nanomaterials in Electronics
	Environmental Protection Technology	Electronic systems and components
*Educational Degree «Master»*
Medical Institute	Medicine	Medicine*(on the basis of complete general secondary education)
	The diploma is recognized by Medical Council of India
	Physical Culture and Sports	Physical Culture and Sports*
	Dentistry	Dentistry(on the basis of complete general secondary education)
	Pediatrics	Pediatrics*(on the basis of complete general secondary education)
Academic and Research Institute of Business Technologies “Ukrainian Academy of Banking”	Economics	Economic Cybernetics
	International Economic Relations	International Business*
	International Economic Relations	International Trade and Logistics Services
	Accounting and Taxation	Accounting and Taxation*
	Accounting and Taxation	Accounting, Auditing and Taxation in International Business*^D
	Finance, Banking and Insurance	Finance*
	Finance, Banking and Insurance	Banking*
Academic and Scientific Institute of Finance, Economy and Management named after Oleg Balatskiy	Economics	Economics and Business Innovation*
	Finance, Banking and Insurance	Finance and Accounting of Entrepreneurship*^D
	Management	Business Administration*^D
		Management of Organizations and Administration*^D
		Project Management*
	Public Management and Administration	Administrative Management*
	Marketing	Marketing*^D
	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities	Entrepreneurship, Trade and Logistics*
	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities	Investments, Business and Start-Ups*^D
Faculty of Technical Systems and Energy Efficient Technologies	Applied Mechanics	Mechanical Engineering Technologies*^D
		Hydraulic Machines, Hydraulic Drives and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation
		Сomputer Mechanics
	Мaterials Science	Applied Materials Science
	Industrial Mechanical Engineering	Equipment for Chemical Production and Building Material Plants*D
	Industrial Mechanical Engineering	Metal-Cutting Machines Tools and Systems
	Power Machine Building	Compressors, Pneumatic Units and Vacuum Technologies
	Power Machine Building	Refrigerating Machines and Plants
	Heat Power Engineering	Energy Management*D
	Environmental Protection Technologies	Environmental Protection Technologies
Faculty of Electronics and Informational Technologies	Applied Mathematics	Applied Mathematics*
	Computer Sciences	Informatics*^D
		Information and Communication Technologies
		Information Technologies of Design*^D
	Electrical Energetics, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics	Electrotechnical Systems of Electricity Consumption*
	Automation and Computer-Integrated Technologies	Computerized Management Systems and Robotechnique
	Micro and Nanosystem Technology	Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Systems
	Electronics	Electronic Information Systems*
	Electronics	Electronic Systems and Components*
	Biomedical Engineering	Biomedical Instruments and Systems*
Faculty of Foreign Philology and Social Communications	Philology	Germanic Languages and Literatures (including Translation) first - English*
	Journalism	Journalism
	Journalism	Advertising and Public Relations
Academic and Research Institute of Law	Law	Jurisprudence
		Intellectual Property
		Medical Law*
Center of Extramural and Distance Education	Economics	Economics and business innovation
	Journalism	Advertising and Public Relations
	Journalism	Journalism
	Management	Management of Organizations and Administration
	Management	Business Administration
	Public Management and Administration	Administrative Management
	Marketing	Marketing
	Business, Trade and Exchange Activities	Entrepreneurship, Trade and Logistics
	Law	Jurisprudence
		Intellectual Property
		Medical Law
	Philology	Germanic Languages and Literatures (including Translation) first - English
	Computer Sciences	Informatics
		Information and Communication Technologies
		Information Technologies of Design
	Applied Mechanics	Mechanical Engineering Technologies
	Applied Mechanics	Hydraulic Machines, Hydraulic Drives and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation
	Materials Science	Applied Materials Science
	Industrial Mechanical Engineering	Equipment for Chemical Production and Building Material Plants
	Electrical Energetics, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics	Electrotechnical Systems of Electricity Consumption
	Power Machine Building	Compressors, Pneumatic Units and Vacuum Technologies
	Power Machine Building	Refrigerating machines and installations
	Heat Power Engineering	Energy Management
	Automation and Computer-Integrated Technologies	Computerized Management Systems and Robototechnique
	Metrology and Information-Measuring Technology	Quality, Standardization and Certification
	Accounting and Taxation	Accounting and Taxation
	Physical Education and Sports	Physical Education and Sports
	Ecology	Ecology and Environmental Protection
	Electronics	Electronic Systems and Components
	Electronics	Electronic Information Systems

*- specializations (academic programs) teaching of which can be conducted in English

D - training can be conducted in the distance mode of studies

Training of foreign students at Sumy State University is provided in Ukrainian and English languages. Training in Ukrainian language is organized in groups together with Ukrainian students. Training in English languages is organized if there are enough students to form such group.

In 2004 training in English language was applied for students of the Medical Institute, in 2006 – for students of the Faculty of Economics and Management and in 2010 for students of the Faculty of Electronics and Informational Technologies.

Since 2006, Sumy State University has turned to educational process organization according to the credit-module system with appraisal plan ESTC (European Credit Transfer System), which is one of the main stages of integration into European educational space that allows graduates of the higher education institutions to be competitive at the labour market and resolves a problem of their educational documents recognition.

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