Information for prospect international students about the studies at TNPU, taking into account the situation with COVID-19 (FAQs)
Can I get the Invitation letter for studies at TNPU?
According to the letter from State Enterprise “Ukrainian State Center for International Education” of July 13, 2020 Universities can issue invitations for studies for international students and persons without citizenship.
What is the situation with the Quarantine in Ukraine?
According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of July 22 adaptive quarantine in Ukraine has been extended until August 31, 2020.
Current information about coronavirus and quarantine can be found on the official web-site of the Cabinet of Ministers in English
Depending on the epidemiological situation, all regions will be divided into several zones: green, yellow, orange and red according to the level of epidemic risk of COVID-19 spread.
Green zone envisages:
- stay in public buildings in masks or respirators;
- holding mass events: no more than 1 person per 5 square meters;
- cinemas with 50% occupancy;
- transportation of passengers only within the seating capacity.
Yellow zone (+ green zone restrictions) prohibitions include:
- visits to social protection institutions where the elderly are staying, except for those that provide services in critical situations.
Orange zone (+ yellow zone restrictions) prohibitions include:
- operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels;
- operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night;
- scheduled hospitalizations;
- gyms, fitness centers, cultural institutions;
- new shifts in children’s camps;
- restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people.
Red zone (+ orange zone restriction) prohibitions include:
- operation of public transport;
- visiting educational institutions;
- activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants.
When does the new academic year start?
According to the recommendations of the Ministry of Ukraine, the Academic year will start for on September 1 for non-first year students, September 15 - for first year students. Enrollment of international students will last until November (at minimum).
Do I have to go on self-isolation when I enter Ukraine?
The Ministry of Health has developed a list of countries that are "red" and "green" zones in terms of COVID-19 incidence.
Upon arrival from the "green" zone – there is no observation.
Those who come from the "red" zone can choose to install App “Дій вдома/ Dii Vdoma/Act at home” and spend 14 days in self-isolation, or take a test for COVID-19, with a negative result - you do not pass self-isolation.
Here you can find the List of countries of both zones, which is regularly updated.
Short explanatory video with information about border crossing.
Do I need a medical insurance when travelling to Ukraine?
Yes, please have a valid medical insurance for Ukraine and make sure it also covers treatment in case of COVID-19 sickness.
Where can I make a PCR-test?
You can make it at Airport Boryspil’ (KBP) upon arrival or within 24 hours in other clinics throughout Ukraine.
More valuable information for visitors of Ukraine about the Insurance, Application “Дій вдома/Dii Vdoma/Act at home” and other rules can be found here: https://visitukraine.today/?fbclid=IwAR1knyT7CUysulGZFTYyRMGmT4pkmHqhvjqKh86Yg0RQ9Yd1W02hZvH6qqY
