University Entrance Exams in 2026 (University Admission Campaign 2026)
For security reasons, each applicant must finish the NMT within one day. They will have 60 minutes for each subject test. Participants will complete the Ukrainian Language and Mathematics blocks before a 20-minute break, then proceed to the History of Ukraine and optional subjects after the break.
In 2026, applicants took a national multi-subject test (NMT) to enter any bachelor's degree program and a master's degree program in medical specialties.
A computer-based national multi-subject test was the best option for the assessment during the war.
The NMT consisted of four blocks of tasks: three of them were compulsory, and one was optional. The mandatory subjects included the Ukrainian language, Mathematics, and History of Ukraine. The optional subjects were Ukrainian literature, one foreign language (either English, German, French, or Spanish), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Geography.
After completing all NMT tasks, each participant saw their test score for each block on their computer screen. For competitive admission, results for each subject were converted to a 100–200 scale. The score conversion tables for the 100–200 scale were published in advance in the Admission Rules for Higher Education in 2026.
With the help of our international partners, temporary examination centers for conducting bachelor's degree entrance exams for Ukrainian youth were established in 54 cities across 32 countries this year.
Registration for the main NMT session was open from March 5 to April 2, 2026. The Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment ensured paperless registration. All applicants had to use the special online service on the Center’s website to register.
Until April 7, 2026, registered participants were able to make changes in their personal accounts (for example, choose another optional subject, change the city where they planned to take the NMT, or indicate the need to participate in additional sessions).
During the additional registration period from May 11 to 16, individuals who could not register during the main period for valid reasons, or who were denied registration, had the opportunity to enroll in the additional NMT sessions. Registration details could be updated until May 21.
No later than 10 (ten) calendar days before the start of the main sessions, registered participants were able to download an invitation, containing the date, time, and location of the NMT, from their personal accounts. Participants in the additional sessions were able to download their invitations no later than 3 (three) calendar days before the start of the additional sessions.
As in previous years, the NMT was conducted in specially equipped computer labs at educational institutions designated as temporary examination centers (TECs). These centers were located in various settlements both within Ukraine and abroad. Due to ongoing enemy attacks on our cities, testing was paused during air alerts and continued only after participants and the TECs workers had safely returned from the shelters.
The main NMT sessions ran from May 20 to June 25, 2026; additional sessions ran from July 17 to July 24, 2026. Applicants who were unable to attend the main session for valid reasons could apply to participate in the additional NMT session.
Results of the main NMT session, scored on a 100–200 scale, were available on participants’ personal pages on July 3, 2026; the results of the additional session were available on July 29, 2026.
Based on the draft Admission Rules for Higher Education 2026, applicants aiming for Master’s programs in 2026 were required to take the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE) and the Unified Professional Entrance Examination (UPEЕ).
The UPEЕ was a form of external assessment that evaluated an applicant’s preparedness in a specific subject field for admission to the second (Master’s) level of higher education.
The UEE was a form of external assessment for admission to the second (Master’s) or third (Educational and Research/Educational and Creative) level of higher education. It combined a general academic competency test and a foreign language test (English, German, French, or Spanish at the applicant’s choice).
For admission to any specialty, irrespective of the mode of study — be it full-time or part-time, state-funded, or fee-based — applicants were required to take the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE).
The Unified Professional Entrance Examination (UPEЕ) was also required for various specialties in the following fields of study:
A “Education”;
B “Culture, Arts and Humanities”;
C “Social Sciences, Journalism, Information and International Relations”;
D “Business, Administration and Law” (except specialty D6 “Secretarial and Office Work”);
E “Natural Sciences” (specialties E1 “Biology and Biochemistry”, E2 “Ecology”);
F “Information Technologies”;
G17 “Architecture and Urban Planning”, G21 “Biotechnology and Bioengineering”, G22 “Biomedical Engineering” (field G “Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction”);
H6 “Veterinary Medicine” (field H “Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary Medicine”);
I5 “Nursing”, I6 “Medical Diagnostics and Treatment Technologies”, I7 “Therapy and Rehabilitation”, I8 “Pharmacy”, I9 “Public Health”, I10 “Social Work and Counseling”, I11 “Child and Youth Services” (field I “Healthcare and Social Welfare”);
J2 “Hotel and Restaurant Business and Catering”, J3 “Tourism and Recreation”, J4 “Occupational Safety” (field J “Transport and Services”);
K8 “Fire Safety”, K9 “Law Enforcement”, K10 “Civil Security” (field K “Security and Defense”).
This year, both main and additional testing sessions were planned. The main sessions were scheduled from June 26 to July 14, 2026,and the additional sessions ran from August 3 to August 21, 2026.
The main registration period ran from April 23 to May 14 (inclusive). The second stage took place from May 26 to May 28. During this period, candidates who registered in either the main or the second registration stage could also make changes to their registration data.
Registration was handled by the admissions committees of higher education institutions. Registered participants will receive examination sheets containing login details for their personal accounts, “Master’s Course Applicant Personal Account”.
By June 19, 2026, applicants registered for the main session received invitations in their personal accounts with information about the date, time, and location of the test. Participants in the additional session received their invitations by July 28.
Information about the results of the main session (on a 100–200 point scale) was posted in applicants’ personal accounts by July 23, and the results of the additional session by August 21.
Along with the exams for bachelor's and master's degrees, the Unified Entrance Exam (UEE) and a standardized entrance test in research methodology (SET) will be administered in 2026 for admission to the PhD/Doctor of Arts degree program.
The SET was external assessment that tested an applicant’s knowledge of research methodology for obtaining the third (Educational and Research/Educational and Creative) level of higher education.
The UEE was a form of external assessment for admission to the second (Master’s) or third (Educational and Research/Educational and Creative) level of higher education, combining a general academic competency test and a foreign language test (English, German, French, or Spanish at the applicant’s choice).
This year, both main and additional testing sessions were planned. The main sessions took place place from July 14 to July 29, 2026; additional sessions — from August 24 to August 28, 2026.
By June 19, participants registered for the main session of the UEE/SET received invitations in their personal accounts, “Postgraduate Applicant Personal Account,” with details about the test date, time, and location. Participants in the additional session received their invitations by August 19.
The results of the main admission test were announced by August 7, and the results of the additional session were announced by September 4.
Support for admission examinations is provided through the joint project of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the World Bank, “Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results” (UIHERP).
In 2026, applicants took a national multi-subject test (NMT) to enter any bachelor's degree program and a master's degree program in medical specialties.
A computer-based national multi-subject test was the best option for the assessment during the war.
The NMT consisted of four blocks of tasks: three of them were compulsory, and one was optional. The mandatory subjects included the Ukrainian language, Mathematics, and History of Ukraine. The optional subjects were Ukrainian literature, one foreign language (either English, German, French, or Spanish), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Geography.
After completing all NMT tasks, each participant saw their test score for each block on their computer screen. For competitive admission, results for each subject were converted to a 100–200 scale. The score conversion tables for the 100–200 scale were published in advance in the Admission Rules for Higher Education in 2026.
With the help of our international partners, temporary examination centers for conducting bachelor's degree entrance exams for Ukrainian youth were established in 54 cities across 32 countries this year.
Registration for the main NMT session was open from March 5 to April 2, 2026. The Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment ensured paperless registration. All applicants had to use the special online service on the Center’s website to register.
Until April 7, 2026, registered participants were able to make changes in their personal accounts (for example, choose another optional subject, change the city where they planned to take the NMT, or indicate the need to participate in additional sessions).
During the additional registration period from May 11 to 16, individuals who could not register during the main period for valid reasons, or who were denied registration, had the opportunity to enroll in the additional NMT sessions. Registration details could be updated until May 21.
No later than 10 (ten) calendar days before the start of the main sessions, registered participants were able to download an invitation, containing the date, time, and location of the NMT, from their personal accounts. Participants in the additional sessions were able to download their invitations no later than 3 (three) calendar days before the start of the additional sessions.
As in previous years, the NMT was conducted in specially equipped computer labs at educational institutions designated as temporary examination centers (TECs). These centers were located in various settlements both within Ukraine and abroad. Due to ongoing enemy attacks on our cities, testing was paused during air alerts and continued only after participants and the TECs workers had safely returned from the shelters.
The main NMT sessions ran from May 20 to June 25, 2026; additional sessions ran from July 17 to July 24, 2026. Applicants who were unable to attend the main session for valid reasons could apply to participate in the additional NMT session.
Results of the main NMT session, scored on a 100–200 scale, were available on participants’ personal pages on July 3, 2026; the results of the additional session were available on July 29, 2026.
Based on the draft Admission Rules for Higher Education 2026, applicants aiming for Master’s programs in 2026 were required to take the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE) and the Unified Professional Entrance Examination (UPEЕ).
The UPEЕ was a form of external assessment that evaluated an applicant’s preparedness in a specific subject field for admission to the second (Master’s) level of higher education.
The UEE was a form of external assessment for admission to the second (Master’s) or third (Educational and Research/Educational and Creative) level of higher education. It combined a general academic competency test and a foreign language test (English, German, French, or Spanish at the applicant’s choice).
For admission to any specialty, irrespective of the mode of study — be it full-time or part-time, state-funded, or fee-based — applicants were required to take the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE).
The Unified Professional Entrance Examination (UPEЕ) was also required for various specialties in the following fields of study:
A “Education”;
B “Culture, Arts and Humanities”;
C “Social Sciences, Journalism, Information and International Relations”;
D “Business, Administration and Law” (except specialty D6 “Secretarial and Office Work”);
E “Natural Sciences” (specialties E1 “Biology and Biochemistry”, E2 “Ecology”);
F “Information Technologies”;
G17 “Architecture and Urban Planning”, G21 “Biotechnology and Bioengineering”, G22 “Biomedical Engineering” (field G “Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction”);
H6 “Veterinary Medicine” (field H “Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary Medicine”);
I5 “Nursing”, I6 “Medical Diagnostics and Treatment Technologies”, I7 “Therapy and Rehabilitation”, I8 “Pharmacy”, I9 “Public Health”, I10 “Social Work and Counseling”, I11 “Child and Youth Services” (field I “Healthcare and Social Welfare”);
J2 “Hotel and Restaurant Business and Catering”, J3 “Tourism and Recreation”, J4 “Occupational Safety” (field J “Transport and Services”);
K8 “Fire Safety”, K9 “Law Enforcement”, K10 “Civil Security” (field K “Security and Defense”).
This year, both main and additional testing sessions were planned. The main sessions were scheduled from June 26 to July 14, 2026,and the additional sessions ran from August 3 to August 21, 2026.
The main registration period ran from April 23 to May 14 (inclusive). The second stage took place from May 26 to May 28. During this period, candidates who registered in either the main or the second registration stage could also make changes to their registration data.
Registration was handled by the admissions committees of higher education institutions. Registered participants will receive examination sheets containing login details for their personal accounts, “Master’s Course Applicant Personal Account”.
By June 19, 2026, applicants registered for the main session received invitations in their personal accounts with information about the date, time, and location of the test. Participants in the additional session received their invitations by July 28.
Information about the results of the main session (on a 100–200 point scale) was posted in applicants’ personal accounts by July 23, and the results of the additional session by August 21.
Along with the exams for bachelor's and master's degrees, the Unified Entrance Exam (UEE) and a standardized entrance test in research methodology (SET) will be administered in 2026 for admission to the PhD/Doctor of Arts degree program.
The SET was external assessment that tested an applicant’s knowledge of research methodology for obtaining the third (Educational and Research/Educational and Creative) level of higher education.
The UEE was a form of external assessment for admission to the second (Master’s) or third (Educational and Research/Educational and Creative) level of higher education, combining a general academic competency test and a foreign language test (English, German, French, or Spanish at the applicant’s choice).
This year, both main and additional testing sessions were planned. The main sessions took place place from July 14 to July 29, 2026; additional sessions — from August 24 to August 28, 2026.
By June 19, participants registered for the main session of the UEE/SET received invitations in their personal accounts, “Postgraduate Applicant Personal Account,” with details about the test date, time, and location. Participants in the additional session received their invitations by August 19.
The results of the main admission test were announced by August 7, and the results of the additional session were announced by September 4.
Support for admission examinations is provided through the joint project of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the World Bank, “Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results” (UIHERP).
For security reasons, each applicant must finish the NMT within one day. They will have 60 minutes for each subject test. Participants will complete the Ukrainian Language and Mathematics blocks before a 20-minute break, then proceed to the History of Ukraine and optional subjects after the break.