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Information for prospective students
Foreign citizens are enrolled to Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University on the following grounds:
· international treaties of Ukraine;
· nationwide programs;
· University agreements with legal entities and natural persons.
Foreign citizens have the right to travel to Ukraine with an aim to study at university on the ground of “Invitation to study” (further – Invitation) at a state standard established by the Ukrainian State Center for International Education.
Contest Committee gives recommendations on the invitation of a foreigner to study on the basis of copies of such documents submitted to the University in paper based or electronic form:
· passport of the foreigner;
· academic transcript or a document which proves the received level of education with marks for academic disciplines;
· written consent to the processing of personal data.
At this stage the University determines the need for translation of documents into Ukrainian as well as interviewing, if possible, online.
Foreigners may enter the university twice a year, before and at the beginning of semesters (before November 1, or until March 1): for obtaining a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree – based on the evaluation/assessment of submitted documents and interviews on certain subjects and language of instruction.
During the year foreigners enter the TNPU for postgraduate study (PhD programs), doctoral studies based on the evaluation/assessment of submitted documents and interviews or other introductory tests on specified subjects and language of instruction.
Foreigners enroll in the University for one year in order to study the programs
of the preparatory department for foreigners to learn the state language or language of instruction, as well as for higher education, advanced training, internship, in order of transfer and renewal on the basis of the decision of the admission commission of the university on the results of the analyzed documents submitted in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations on training (internship) of foreign citizens in TNPU.
DURATION OF STUDIES
Foreign students’ education is provided stationary (full-time) and distance studying (part-time).
· preparatory department - 6-9 months;
· preparation of Bachelor - 4 years;
· preparation of Master - 1 year and 4 months (1,5 years) or 1 year and 9 months (2 years);
· preparation of Doctor of Philosophy (post-graduate education) - 4 years.
Step 2. Receive an Invitation for study from the University (by applying your documents).
Step 3. Apply to Embassy of Ukraine in your or neighbouring country to get study visa (list of countries where you can apply for visa is mentioned in your Invitation for study).
Step 4. Legalize/ apostilize your educational document (Secondary school certificate/ Bachelor’s diploma/ Master’s diploma) and Supplement to educational document (marksheet). Type of legalization can be checked here: http://naric.in.ua/en/list-of-countries.html
Step 5. Send copy of visa to this email istud@tnpu.edu.ua for arrival confirmation.
Step 6. After getting confirmation from University buy ticket to one of airports of Ukraine (airport Kyiv-Boryspil or airport Lviv) and send its copy to University.
Step 7. Bring to Admission office following documents:
1) Passport with valid visa.
2) Legalized/apostilled educational document.
3) Legalized/apostilled Supplement to educational document.
4) 6 photos (3*4).
The admission procedure will be completed after you sign an Agreement with the University and pay your tuition fee for the 1st year of study.
Faculties and main specialties
1. Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
Bachelor’s Program:
014.09 Secondary education (Computer Science)
014.04 Secondary education (Mathematics)
Master’s Program:
014.04 Secondary education (Mathematics)
014.09 Secondary education (Computer Science)
2. Faculty of Philology and Journalism
Bachelor’s Program:
061 Journalism
Master’s Program:
061 Journalism
3. Faculty of Geography
Bachelor’s Program:
101 Ecology
242 Tourism studies
Master’s Program:
101 Ecology
242 Tourism studies
4. Faculty of Engineering Education
Bachelor’s Program:
015.10 Professional education (Computer technology)
241 Hotel and Restaurant business
Master’s Program:
015.10 Professional education (Computer technologies)
5. Faculty of History
Bachelor’s Program:
014.03 Secondary education (History)
Master’s Program:
014.03 Secondary education (History)
6. Faculty of Chemistry and Biology
Bachelor’s Program:
014.05 Secondary education (Biology and human health)
014.06 Secondary education (Chemistry)
Master’s Program:
014.05 Secondary education (Biology and human health)
014.06 Secondary education (Chemistry)
091 Biology
10 Chemistry
7. Faculty of Physical Education
Bachelor’s Program:
016 Special education (Physical Rehabilitation)
017 Physical training and sports
Master’s Program:
016 Special education (Physical Rehabilitation)
017 Physical training and sports
8. Faculty of Foreign Languages
Bachelor’s Program:
014.02 Secondary education (Language and Literature (English)
014.02 Secondary education (Language and Literature (German)
014.02 Secondary education (Language and Literature (French)
Master’s Program:
014.02 Secondary education (Language and Literature (English)
014.02 Secondary education (Language and Literature (German)
014.02 Secondary education (Language and Literature (French)
035.04 Germanic languages and literatures (includes Translation studies)(English language and literature)
035.04 Germanic languages and literatures (includes Translation studies)(German language and literature)
9. Faculty of Arts
Bachelor’s Program:
014.12 Secondary education (Fine arts)
014.13 Secondary education (Musical Arts)
022 Design
026 Performing arts
Master’s Program:
014.12 Secondary education (Fine Arts)
014.13 Secondary education (Musical Arts)
022 Design
025 Musical arts
026 Performing arts
10. Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
Bachelor’s Program:
053 Psychology
231 Social work
Master’s Program:
053 Psychology
231 Social work
073 Management of educational institution
PhD programs:
011 Educational sciences
012 Preschool education
013 Primary education
014 Secondary education
015 Professional education
032 History and archaeology
035 Philology
053 Psychology
061 Journalism
091 Biology
102 Chemistry
103 Geoscience
231 Social work
Foreign students who study a full-time program at TNPU are welcome to live in the University Campus.
5 halls of residence are located next to the educational buildings and accommodate two thousand students. All the buildings are located at a walking distance from each other (5-7 minutes).
Rooms are available for 2, 3, or 4 people.
University dormitories provide using kitchens, bathrooms, laundries. Also there is a university canteen in the area of the University Campus. Supermarkets, product stores, cafés, fast food restaurants are located next to the Campus as well.
Students' café “Campus” is situated inside of the university building, where students can have lunch or a cup of coffee between classes.
Rooms for 2 (3) people
Bathrooms for 2 rooms next door
Kitchens are equipped with all necessary appliances
Laundry is available for all students living in the dormitories
Outside view of the dormitories
TNPU Students' café “Campus”
for students of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University
For Bachelor, Master, PhD students – 1350 UAH per month
For Preparatory course students – 1620 UAH per month
Рахунок Account |
Назва банку, МФО Name of bank, MFO (sort code) |
Види послуг Service types |
Код класифікації доходів Classification of incomes code |
31250215105650
|
ДКСУ в м. Київ 820172 |
Навчання (Tuition fee) Захист дисертацій (PhD thesis defense) Консультації (Consultations) |
25010100
|
31257215205650
|
ДКСУ в м. Київ 820172 |
Проживання в гуртожитку (Accommodation fee) Дипломи (Diploma) Студентські квитки (Student’s ID) |
25010200
|
TNPU extracurricular activities
TNPU offers different extracurricular activities for its students: volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, table tennis, arm sport and chess. For those, who prefer art clubs, there are musical bands and choirs.
At their leisure time TNPU students can play billiards, work out at the gym, and have lunch at the students’ café “Campus”.
TNPU football team
TNPU volleyball team
TNPU professors play volleyball as well
There are also music and art students' groups of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, where everyone can show his or her talents.
TNPU students' choir
TNPU students' female choir
Students at their performance
Dance group “Chaika”
For those, who would like to know more about Ukraine and are interested in history in general, it will be remarkable to visit Museum Complex of TNPU, which contains 8 departments.

Museum of children's creative works
Museum of Sports glory
1. Main educational building (classrooms №1-187).
2. Hall of residence №2 (classrooms №902-906).
3. TNPU library.
4. Educational building №10 – Faculty of History (classrooms №1001-1011).
5. Educational building №7 – Faculty of Philology and Journalism (classrooms №701-709).
6. Hall of residence №3 (media studio).
7. Hall of residence №4 (classrooms №829-833).
8. Hall of residence №5 (classrooms №821-828).
9. Sports complex.
10. Educational building №3 – Faculty of Arts, Department of Primary Education
(classrooms №301-349).
11. Cultural and artistic centre “Svitlytsia”.
12. Educational building №4 – Faculty of Physics and Mathematics (classrooms №403-447).
13. Hall of residence №1 (classrooms №602-611).
14. Educational building №2 – Faculty of Engineering Education, Department of Psychology and Pedagogy (classrooms №203-234).
15. Old workshops (classrooms №501-511).
16. Students’ canteen.
17. New workshops (classrooms №802-818).
18. Volodymyr Hnatiuk monument.
Welcome to Ternopil – one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Western Ukraine! This small, cozy and incredibly green city has always attracted visitors from all Ukraine and tourists from abroad.

Ternopil is called “a student's city”, because thousands of young people come here every year to get higher education.
In addition of being scientific centre, Ternopil is a place which impresses with its architecture and culture. It is located on the banks of the Seret River, what makes it be really special place to visit. A huge man-made lake located in the city center of Ternopil is the heart of our city.
Old Ternopil Castle towering over the lake is considered to be city’s main point of interest. The castle was built 500 years ago and now it is the oldest surviving construction in the city.

Ternopil Castle
There are a lot of must see places in Ternopil: many cultural and spiritual buildings are incredible adornments of this city and are worth coming here.

Ternopil Drama Theatre
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Nativity of the Christ
Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Central art street
Street Clock in the center of the city
Ternopil is a very quiet and calm city, rich in green and tiny parks and squares. That is why so many travelers come here not only to admire its sights, but also to feel the unusually authentic and interesting atmosphere of traditional Western Ukrainian city.
Ternopil at night
Ternopil from the bird's eye view