Choosing a university is a very responsible and difficult moment in life. Graduates of Ukrainian schools are doing everything possible to get into state universities on the budget, and after a year of study they complain about the low level of education, poor material base, lack of practice and further prospects…
An alternative to public universities are private universities, which are still very skeptical in the eastern part of Europe. In fact, the cost of studying at private universities is often not much more expensive than studying on a contract basis, and the benefits and opportunities after such universities are an order of magnitude greater. Kyiv International University is no exception, which is described in detail in this article.
History, goals, structure
The university was founded in 1994 on the initiative of Professor Khachatur Vladimirovich Khachaturian, who proposed the creation of a higher educational institution for the training of professional diplomats. Main taskKyiv International University is the training of the political, economic and scientific elite of Ukraine. Now 4,800 people are studying at the university in various fields. The permanent staff consists of 190 highly qualified professors, and lectures are often attended by practitioners in the field of jurisprudence, international relations, political science, etc. Lecturers work in the Parliament of Ukraine, in embassies and international firms.
Training is conducted at 20 departments. According to students, the material base of Kyiv International University can only be envied: a class for videoconferencing with foreign scientists, a courtroom, psychological, biological and chemical laboratories, special rooms for studying foreign languages, a forensic testing ground, television and radio studios, a modern gym - all the components comfortable and quality learning.
Faculties and Tuition Fees
Classes at Kiev International University (KiMU) are held in two languages - Ukrainian and English. Even at the faculties with the Ukrainian language of instruction, English is always present. Also, the advantage of this educational institution is the opportunity to study exotic, oriental languages \u200b\u200b- Arabic, Chinese, etc.
The university conducts bachelor's training in the following areas: international relations, journalism, philology, computer science, art, law, construction and architecture, political science, tourism, pharmacy, management and administration,dentistry, economics, entrepreneurship, psychology. At Kiev International University, the cost of education varies from 14,500 to 38,500 hryvnia per year, depending on the faculty. The most expensive directions are connected with international relations, the most budgetary - with the economic direction. Distance learning usually costs 5-6 thousand less than full-time.
Kyiv University of International Relations
International relations - this is the direction, because of which, in fact, KimU appeared. Studying at this faculty is very prestigious and not at all easy. You can specialize in public communication, diplomacy, economics of international tourism, international law, international information, etc.
All these areas involve contact with different countries, internships in China, the Middle East, the countries of the European Union and others, participation in international competitions (in which students of the Kyiv University of International Relations won prizes more than once).
Admission rules
Ukrainians enter the university based on the results of the ZNO (required items can be found on the official website of the university), creative competitions or an introductory conversation (if necessary). To enter the master's program, you must pass an entrance exam that checks knowledge of the subject of study and a foreign language.
Foreigners or stateless persons can enroll inKyiv International University based on the results of the entrance competition, having passed exams in subjects determined by the rector. Foreigners must have a high school diploma in their country. A motivation letter must also be attached to the list of required documents, which plays an important role in admission. The cost of education for foreigners is the same as for citizens of Ukraine. Discounts and scholarships may be available to students entering on the basis of certain international agreements and/or refugees.
Accommodation - price and conditions
The total area of dormitories of Kyiv International University is 20 thousand square meters. The hostels are located in three blocks: on Oksamytova, Lvovskaya and Verkhovinnaya streets. According to university students, the living conditions are not bad. Each building is equipped with wireless internet, washing machines, kitchen, necessary furniture, uninterrupted water supply and 24-hour security. The blocks are close to the university and metro stops, there are also supermarkets and cafes nearby. Prices for 2, 3, 4-bed rooms vary from 500 to 1500 hryvnia per month. You can also rent an apartment in Kyiv with a friend or by yourself, but this will certainly cost more.
University College
College of Kyiv International University was organized in 2011; prepares junior specialists in such areas as law, journalism, tourism, economics, entrepreneurship, trade, performing arts, engineering,pharmacy.
Study lasts from 3 to 4 years, depending on the direction. A good college education gives a guarantee of admission to KIMU under an abbreviated program (from the third year), which is undoubtedly a plus. Also in the college you can learn foreign languages at a high level, using modern technologies. You can enter such a college after the 9th or 11th grade, having successfully passed the entrance exams.
Lyceum
KyMU's new brainchild - lyceum - offers students in grades 4-11 to develop their talents, based on the main principles of the functioning of KIMU. This is the study of languages according to the author's program of Khachaturian Kh. V., individualization of studies, professional training, development of creativity, teamwork, etc.
The lyceum is divided into specialized classes: international relations, philological, medical, technical, social and humanitarian, artistic. Lyceum students can participate in clubs (diplomatic, psychological, intellectual) and go to various circles. Applicants say that the cost of education depends on the decision of the directorate. In addition, there is no guarantee of admission to KimU.
Kyiv International University is an elite institution, and not everyone can afford to study there. But in return for a decent fee (although it is an order of magnitude less than in the same England and France or even Poland), students receive a diploma and knowledge that will be quoted in European andglobal labor market.
