Financial Aid

Who is eligible:

    Defenders of Ukraine (participants in combat operations; participants in activities necessary to ensure the defense of Ukraine, the protection of the population’s safety, and the interests of the state in connection with the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine — with the relevant statuses, starting from 2014)
    Children of Defenders, including children of fallen defenders
    Internally displaced persons (with IDP status acquired after February 24, 2022)
    Individuals whose place of residence, as of February 24, 2022, was classified as a temporarily occupied territory and/or territory where hostilities took place, in accordance with the orders of the Ministry for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories (excluding the administrative territory of the city of Kyiv)
    Children of missing military personnel
    Children of military personnel who have been deprived of personal liberty by the aggressor state, its bodies, units, formations, or other entities due to their defense of the state sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and inviolability of Ukraine, and who are members of Ukraine’s security and defense forces
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Important! To receive financial assistance, you must belong to at least one of the above groups and receive a positive decision of the grant committee

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The support covers the full cost of tuition for one academic year (with the possibility of extension) and partially covers co-living expenses.

*50% of the tuition is funded by the Kyiv School of Economics Charitable Foundation, while the remaining 50% can be covered through participation in grant-based activities within KSE group projects and initiatives or through partner organizations.

Selection Process

1

Prepare the required documents.You can find the list of documents here

2

Complete the application form on the KSE website, including a motivation test and uploading the required documents.

3

Submit a motivation letter to the grant committee within two days after completing the application.

4

Pass an interview with the grant committee

5

Submit an application via the applicant’s electronic account
with the following results:
● ”НМТ” for bachelor's programs;
● ”ЄВІ” and “ЄФВВ” for master's programs; or take entrance exams.

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Submit your documents to KSE (online)

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Become a KSE student

Programs Eligible for Financial Aid

Bachelor’s Programs:

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Business Economics

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Economics and Big Data

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Psychology

Master’s Programs:

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Business and Financial Economics

Language of instruction:English

Duration:16 months

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Economic Analysis

Language of instruction:English

Duration:22 months

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Public Policy and Governance

Language of instruction:Ukrainian

Duration:22 months

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Urban Studies and Post-War Reconstruction

Language of instruction:English

Duration:22 months

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Social Psychology

Language of instruction:Ukrainian and English

Duration:22 months

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Memory and Conflict Studies

Language of instruction:Ukrainian

Duration:22 months

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Micro- and Nanoelectronics

Language of instruction:Ukrainian and English

Duration:16 months

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Language of instruction:Ukrainian

Duration:16 months

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Mathematics

Language of instruction:English

Duration:20 months

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Bioinformatics and Biomedical Data Analysis

Language of instruction:English

Duration:20 months

FAQ

  • Can I apply for multiple grants at the same time?

    Yes, you can. To do this, you must fill out an application for each grant for which you are applying

  • Can I apply for a grant and a budget at the same time?

    Yes, you can. If you receive a positive decision, you will need to choose: budget or grant

  • What does "Work in KSE projects" include?

    "Work in KSE projects" may include:
    ● participation in projects aimed at developing the educational and scientific potential of KSE;
    ● acting as an assistant within the KSE group of companies or partner organizations;
    ● other forms of involvement aimed at developing the educational and scientific potential of the KSE group of companies and contributing to the development of the candidate's professional skills and abilities

  • What are the stages of selection for grants?

    ● Fill out the form on the KSE website and attach the relevant documents to it
    ● Pass motivational test
    ● Write a motivation letter
    ● Pass an interview with the grant committee
    ● Become a KSE student

  • What programs can I get a grant for?

    Grants can be obtained at all bachelor's and master's programs