International students from around the world study in Ukraine. This is not surprising because of the quality of training meets international standards, and the price of tuition is lower than in the most other countries.
National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” Presentation video
NTU “KhPI” Rector for foreign students
Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine. It is also the well-known student, cultural, industrial and scientific center.
NTU “KhPI” is one of the oldest universities in Ukraine that prepares professionals in more than 100 specialties.
Admission of international students to the University is carried out 2 times a year.
Welcome to study at NTU “KhPI”!
Dear Students!
National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” invites Turkish and Chinese applicants to become participants in the new unique innovative Ukrainian-German project of double bachelor degree diploma program DSG:2 between Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute and Otto von Guericke University (OVGU).
NTU “KhPI” is the only Ukrainian university that offers applicants to enter the 1st year of a bachelor’s degree in a specialty that is agreed upon by a joint program with OVGU and starting from the 3rd year having a German language certificate of B1 level to be enrolled at German University in Magdeburg. After successful studies, students receive two diplomas: one from Ukrainian and one German partner universities.
Duration of study:
- 2 years at NTU “KhPI” (online study format)
- 3/3.5 years at OVGU (offline study format), depending on the chosen specialty. During study at OVGU students will continue studying online at NTU “KhPI” for more 2 years
- After 5- or 5.5-years student will receive 2 diplomas – 1 from NTU “KhPI” and 1 from OVGU
What is required for admission to a German university:
- be a student of NTU “KhPI”
- school certificate with a notarized translation to German language
- German language certificate of B1 level (TestDaF TDN3, Goethe-Zertifikat B1, TELC Deutsch B1, DSH1, DSD1)
- German Visa
- Application form
What are the benefits of participating in the program?
Our program is the fastest and most guaranteed way to start studying at a German university.
The rule of the B1 German language certificate is valid only to students of NTU “KhPI” participants of DSG2 program. For admission to any other German university or program, a language proficiency of at least B2/C1 is required.
You are saving time. Only two years at Ukrainian university before the start of studies at a German university.
Studying takes place in one of the most beautiful and ancient cities of Germany, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt land, the city of Magdeburg. Many students from all over the world come to this university, it has proximity to Berlin, active sports and cultural life, and it is one of the developing universities in Germany, guaranteeing you incredible emotions during student life.
The list of corresponding specialties:
| Speciaties at NTU “KhPI” | Duration of study at NTU “KhPI” | Specialties at OVGU | Duration of study at OVGU |
| 162 Biotechnology and Bioengineering | 4 years | Biosystem Engineering | 3.5 years |
| 141 Power engineering, electrical engineering and electromechanics | 4 years | Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | 3 years |
| 171 Electronics | 4 years | E-mobility | 3 years |
| 141 Power engineering, electrical engineering and electromechanics | 4 years | Mechatronics | 3.5 years |
| 171 Electronics | 4 years | Biomedical Engineering | 3.5 years |
| 141 Power engineering, electrical engineering and electromechanics | 4 years | Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (interdisciplinary degree with the Faculty of Economics) | 3.5 years |
| 133 Industrial Engineering | 4 years | Industrial Engineering | 3 years |
| 131 Applied mechanics | 4 years | Mechanical Engineering | 3.5 years |
| 131 Applied mechanics | 4 years | Industrial Engineering / Logistics | 3.5 years |
| 161 Chemical Technology and Engineering | 4 years | Chemical Engineering: Molecular and Structural Product Design | 3.5 years |
Extra information
The price of a room in dormitory of OVGU is ~ 300 – 350 EURO per month during the time of study in Germany. The student stays alone in a room.
Payment for the first 2 years of education include preparation courses of German language. The number of listeners in the group is a maximum of 10 people. Study load – 16 hours per week (8 hours of classes with a teacher, 2 hours of conversation club, 6 hours of independent work). Upon completion of preparation courses, a certificate of participation in the courses is issued.
To obtain a certificate of language proficiency (at least B1 level), you must undergo testing at an international testing center. Students must independently find a testing center, register and pay for testing (we can organize centralized testing, for example, in Istanbul). After receiving a certificate of B1 level students will be guaranteed an invitation letter for study at OVGU.