Approximately 5,000 applicants from temporarily occupied territories admitted to Ukrainian universities – Ministry of Education and Science

Applicants from temporarily occupied territories and frontline areas are admitted to universities through the so-called Quota 2 system.

Oleh Sharov, Director General of the Directorate of Higher and Adult Education at Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, stated this during a briefing at the Media Center Ukraine.

“This year, approximately 4,800 students were admitted to Ukrainian higher education institutions through Quota 2. Those who applied after the main admissions stage will join the educational process through a different procedure. They initially enroll on a contract basis and are later transferred to state-funded places. The process of transferring from contract to state-funded status has now begun,” he explained.

In practice, students consciously choose Ukrainian universities. Some relocate to government-controlled territories, while others study remotely while remaining in the temporarily occupied territories. This is important for Ukraine to maintain connections with citizens in occupied areas and reintegrate youth. Sharov emphasized that data on students from the temporarily occupied territories is not disclosed to avoid endangering families who remain under occupation.

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