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Licensing of higher education institutions (higher educational institutions)

Licensing of higher education institutions (higher educational institutions)

Establishing a higher education institution in Ukraine requires obtaining a license from the Ministry of Education and Science. It is necessary to meet established criteria regarding the institution’s personnel, infrastructure, and administrative organization.

University licensing criteria

Personnel requirements

  • Qualifications. Only pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical employees may be included in the teaching staff.
  • Academic degrees. 50% of teachers must have an academic title or degree, of which at least 10% are doctors of sciences or professors.
  • Professional achievements. Over the past 5 years, each teacher must demonstrate at least 4 scientific or pedagogical achievements in accordance with the Licensing Conditions.

Infrastructure requirements

  • Premises. The learning area must be at least 2.4 sq m per student, and the total area of ​​the institution must exceed 2000 sq m.
  • Technical equipment. The institution must have:
    • laboratories and classrooms
    • modern computer classes
    • equipped workshops with computers
    • sports infrastructure
    • library complex
    • event hall
    • medical aid point
    • catering area
  • Technologies. At least a quarter of the classrooms must be equipped with multimedia systems.

Administrative requirements

  • Regulations. The institution develops a procedure for the termination and resumption of the educational process due to force majeure.
  • Personnel policy. Employment of academic staff is carried out on a competitive basis with the conclusion of employment contracts.
  • Inclusivity. The premises must be accessible to people with disabilities.
  • Communications. All educational areas require an Internet connection.
  • Accommodation. Students must be provided with the opportunity to settle in a dormitory.

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University licensing procedure

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To obtain a license, a package of documentation is submitted to the Ministry of Education and Science, which includes:

  • Application of the established form
  • Documentation for the premises (right of ownership/use)
  • Educational concept of the institution
  • Information about the teaching staff
  • Data on the material base
  • Additional documents according to the requirements

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The Ministry of Education and Science reviews the submitted documentation and makes a decision within ten days.

Important! The full list of required documents and their formats are defined in the License Terms and are available on the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine portal.

The information provided is for general information only and may not cover specific details of the process. For a complete understanding of the procedure, we recommend that you contact experts. The lawyers of “Prykhodko and Partners” will provide you with professional advice and ensure the preparation of documentation in accordance with all requirements.

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