The war launched by Russia against Ukraine in February 2022 has deeply affected education in Ukraine. Many language centers and university preparatory programs that offered Ukrainian and Russian courses to international students before the war have suspended their activities or moved to online teaching.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey advises against travel to Ukraine due to security conditions. For this reason, NGGlobal does not currently recommend in-person language studies in Ukraine and directs students to safe alternatives. We recommend that students considering Ukraine check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' latest travel advisories before making a decision.
Before the war, Ukraine was among the countries chosen by international students for its affordable costs, especially those who wanted to learn Russian and Ukrainian. Universities in cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Lviv offered preparatory faculty programs and language courses to foreign students.
The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian. Russian was widely spoken, especially in the eastern and southern regions of the country. Since the war, the use of and interest in Ukrainian in Ukraine have increased noticeably.
Due to wartime conditions, some Ukrainian universities and language centers continue to offer Ukrainian and Russian courses online. These courses may be an option for those who want to learn the language without traveling to Ukraine.
However, online courses do not offer the advantages of learning a language by using it in daily life. Power outages and infrastructure problems can also disrupt online classes from time to time. For this reason, if you are planning long-term, intensive language studies, it is advisable to consider the alternative countries below.
There are different options for students who started a preparatory faculty or language program in Ukraine and cannot continue their studies due to the war. Some students choose to complete their programs online, while others continue their studies by transferring to preparatory programs at universities in Europe.
To certify the language level you reached in Ukraine, it is important to obtain all documents related to the courses you completed and any language certificates you hold. These documents can be used for level assessment and applications if you want to continue your studies in another country.
For students considering Ukraine because of its affordable costs or the language they want to learn, there are strong, safe alternatives within the European Union:
At NGGlobal, we assess the situation of students who are considering language studies in Ukraine or cannot continue their studies there, identify the most suitable alternative countries and programs for them, and support them at every step of the application process.
Some institutions continue to offer language courses online. However, travel to Ukraine is not recommended due to security conditions. You should check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' latest advisories before making a decision.
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is one of the cities in the European Union where Russian is widely used in daily life. This lets you learn Russian in a safe and affordable environment.
Yes. Many universities in Europe offer preparatory programs for studies in the local language. Documents related to your studies in Ukraine can be used for level assessment and applications.
Online courses can be useful for developing basic language skills. However, since they do not offer the advantages of learning a language by using it in daily life, it is advisable to consider alternative countries if you are planning intensive, long-term language studies.
Latvia, Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Malta are strong alternatives to Ukraine thanks to their affordable costs and safe environments.
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