In what countries diplomas of Ukrainian higher education institutions are recognized?

With Ukrainian the diploma you can begin professional activity or continue training in any country of the world. Ukraine together with other states works over simplification of procedure of recognition of documents on education.

The country is the member of the Hague convention on the simplified procedure of legalization of documents, and also the Lisbon convention on recognition of qualifications of the higher education in the European region.

For recognition of the Ukrainian diplomas the corresponding bilateral agreements were signed. So, for example, agreements on recognition of the diplomas received in Ukraine, were signed with France, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Hungary, the People's Republic of China, Poland, Mongolia, Romania, Estonia, and also with Russia and many countries of the former Soviet Union, in particular, with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kirgizstan etc.

Ukraine and 44 more states also are members of the Lisbon convention. Its action extends on the countries of Europe. Besides, such countries already joined it, as Australia, Belarus, Israel, Kazakhstan, Canada and the USA. This document promotes considerable simplification, and also unification of procedure of recognition of diplomas in each separate participating country.

According to the Lisbon convention on recognition the ENIC-NARIC Network network - the European network of national information centers by the academic recognition and mobility was created. This network consists of 55 information centers in 55 states. Since 2011 the National information center of the academic mobility works and in Ukraine. These international centers accelerate work of each other, operatively communicating concerning policy and practice of national recognition of foreign qualifications, a national education system, information on training abroad, labor migration, etc. Information exchange essentially accelerates procedure of recognition of documents on education.

Within Bologna Process foreign HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS recognize diplomas of the Ukrainian higher educational institutions, according to the signed interuniversity agreements.

So, for example, the East Ukrainian national university of V. Dahl in Lugansk cooperates with Aakhensky university in Germany. And the Kiev national trade and economic university has the same agreements with several Higher education institutions of France.

From personal experience

Vishal Ratnakar, theoretical physicist (India-Ukraine)
I graduated from Kharkiv State University in 1991. The Kharkiv School of Theoretical Physics was known throughout the world. Now I work as a consulting engineer at an international company. My knowledge of the Ukrainian mentality and the skills of gripping any subject quickly, which I acquired at the university, have proven very helpful in my current job. The only recommendation I have for my countrymen who are going to come to Ukraine to study is that you must learn, first and foremost, that the front passenger seat in a car here is on the right side. The rest is easy to learn.

Firsthand

Wu Li, Manager (China-Ukraine)
This year I have graduated from a higher educational institution in Kyiv and obtained a diploma. Currently, I am an intern at an international travel company operating in Ukraine. In the future, I plan to manage the business of a Chinese company in Ukraine’s market. I have the necessary knowledge for this, and cooperation between our two countries is on the rise. Besides, I have many good friends here. I would like to warn my compatriots who want to come to Ukraine that winters here are the same as in the northern provinces of China. So, do not forget warm clothes. But it is much warmer in the houses.

Not from hearsay

Olga Nemirovskaya, future lawyer (Russia-Ukraine)
Two years ago I decided to enter an educational institution in Kyiv and now I am here, studying. First, it is cheaper than in Moscow. Second, I have relatives and friends here who can support me. And third, I looked for new impressions, new places, and new discoveries. Kyiv proved the right choice for me. It combinesbeauty, antiquity, and the rapid rhythm of life typical of other big cities! I would like to say to my countrymen who are contemplating study in Ukraine that I study here in Russian and communicate in Russian as well. As for Ukrainian, it is a friendly and understandable language. I can already speak it a little. It’s cool!