Study in Germany from Ukraine — strategy, documents, admission
Build a reliable route: choose your profession and programmes, prepare documents, submit applications and secure enrolment. Your route depends on your education and goals.
After Ukrainian school a Studienkolleg year usually comes before the degree. ZNO/NMT results are generally not required: applications rely on school/university records and a language certificate (usually B2, some programmes C1). For refugees from Ukraine the general rules apply, with nuances regarding documentation and timelines.
- After Ukrainian school: usually a Studienkolleg year to align curricula
- ZNO/NMT are generally not required — records and a language certificate count
- Language: usually B2, some programmes require C1
- After 1–2 university years, direct entry can be possible
- Refugees: general rules apply, with nuances in documentation and timelines
Key points for applicants from Ukraine
Key points to help you choose the optimal pathway.
Important for refugees from Ukraine
Applications follow the general rules, yet there are key nuances regarding documentation and timelines. We have proven experience supporting such cases.
Future-proof specialisation
German employers value precise specialisations. We’ll align your programme with your target role.
Preparatory year
After Ukrainian school, a Studienkolleg year usually aligns curricula and eases your start at university.
Paid routes with a guarantee
Public routes are tuition-free but competitive. Private Foundation/Studienkolleg may offer a guaranteed partner-university place if conditions are met.
Your route from Ukraine
Your route depends on your education and goals.
After 11 grades
Complete a Studienkolleg year in Germany, then start your degree.
OpenAfter 1–2 years at university
Direct entry to a German university can be possible. Selecting the right Ukrainian university and major matters.
OpenMaster’s
With a Bachelor’s from Ukraine, pursue a Master’s in Germany, gain practice and international exposure.
OpenSecond degree
Gain an additional qualification at a German university, often on a tuition-free public track.
OpenWe'll guide you all the way to Germany
The Complete Admission Programme (UniApply) runs all 16 steps — from strategy to enrollment and your first steps on the ground.
a reference price for the entire cycle. The final cost depends on the scope of work: with a strong profile and less work involved it is lower. We will tell you your price at the eligibility interview.
Covers our work for the entire admission cycle. University/uni-assist fees, visa fees, insurance and the blocked account are paid separately.
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Start with a single service — the payment is credited when you move up.
"100%" refers to the overall client base of the Complete programme — it is not an admission rate for a specific field.
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¹ Guarantee year. A repeat support cycle at no extra service fee — per the contract terms. Applies to the full package and admission to a public university. Not a guarantee of admission; the decision is made by the university/government body.
² 100%. Over the last 8 years among clients who chose the full programme. "2,000+ admitted" is counted across all clients — these are different bases.
³ What "to be confirmed" means. Specific values — cut-off grade/competition, required language level, exact exams and deadlines — depend on the federal state, university, programme and year, as well as on your profile and path. "To be confirmed" = we work it out for you, not "unknown".