The admissions campaign for vocational schools without the National Multidisciplinary Test has begun in Ukraine
The admissions campaign for vocational education institutions has begun in Ukraine. In 2026, 9th- and 11th-grade graduates, as well as adults who wish to change careers or obtain a new qualification, will be eligible to enroll in vocational colleges.
Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2026.
Documents can be submitted in person to the chosen educational institution or remotely via the online portal on the Unified State Electronic Education System (EDEBO).
The National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) is not required for admission to vocational colleges. Each educational institution independently determines its own rules for selecting applicants. Depending on the conditions, applicants may be asked to participate in an interview or take an entrance exam.
Applicants may enroll in state-funded spots under national or regional quotas, or study on a contract basis.
The duration of study ranges from six months to three years, depending on the major, level of prior education, and qualifications already obtained.
The standard set of documents includes:
- an application;
- an educational certificate with a transcript;
- a medical certificate;
- photographs;
- a copy of an identity document;
- documents confirming eligibility for benefits (if applicable).
Men of draft age must also provide a copy of their military registration document—a military ID, temporary certificate, or certificate of registration with a draft office.
Students at vocational colleges can live in dormitories and receive a scholarship starting at 1,250 hryvnias.
This information is reported by the “Osvita.ua” portal.
In addition, the admissions campaign for higher education institutions officially begins in Ukraine on July 1—applicants can register for online accounts, and the process will last until October 15; for foreign applicants, it will last until November 1.
Earlier, Lubinets called for lowering the passing score on the National Multisubject Test (NMT) from 150 to 130 points due to the difficult conditions for taking exams during martial law.
The Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment commented on the situation in the Odesa region, where participants in the National Multisubject Test spent nearly 13 hours at the testing center due to prolonged air raid alerts. According to the agency, graduates were offered the option to reschedule the exam for an additional session, but they refused and decided to wait until the testing was completed and take the NMT that same day.
As a reminder, foreigners in Ukraine may be required to take a paid Ukrainian language exam.
