Why Bangladesh Students Choose Ukraine
Ukraine has a long history of hosting international students, including substantial numbers from Bangladesh, primarily in medicine, engineering, and agriculture. Ukrainian universities are accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science, and degrees from state-accredited institutions are recognised in many countries with equivalency verification.
Tuition costs are significantly lower than the UK, Canada, or Australia for comparable programmes, making Ukraine an accessible option for Bangladeshi families. However, the current conflict situation requires careful consideration of safety conditions and disruption risks before enrolling.
Step 1: University Admission
All applicants must obtain a letter of admission or official invitation from a state-accredited Ukrainian university before applying for a student visa. Unaccredited or private institutions without state recognition do not qualify for student visa purposes.
Verify the university's accreditation status through the MES Ukraine (Ministry of Education and Science) accreditation registry before paying any enrolment deposit.
Step 2: UGC Verification
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh issues equivalency verifications for foreign degrees. For Bangladeshi students, UGC verification of the Ukrainian university's accreditation status is required for BMET's student traveller clearance — the same clearance required for workers going abroad.
The UGC verification process typically takes 15–30 working days and requires a formal application with the university admission letter and accreditation documents.
Step 3: Student Visa Application
With university admission confirmed and UGC verification in hand, the student applies for a Type D student visa at the Ukrainian Embassy in Dhaka via VFS Global. Required documents include:
- Valid passport (minimum 18 months validity)
- Official admission letter from the Ukrainian university
- Proof of tuition fee payment or scholarship letter
- Bank statements showing sufficient funds for living expenses
- Medical insurance
- Medical fitness certificate (HIV test required)
- Police clearance from Bangladesh (apostilled)
Step 4: Student TRP in Ukraine
On arrival in Ukraine on a D-type student visa, the student must register at the DMSU and apply for a student TRP within 15 days. The student TRP is tied to the enrolment and must be renewed annually.
Working on a student TRP is restricted — students may work no more than half-time (part-time), and certain sectors may require additional authorisation. Full-time employment on a student TRP is not permitted.