Where can you take the UEE and the UET to enter a PhD program?

This year, future applicants to post-graduate programs will face a new test – a unified entrance test in research methodology has been added to the UEE. 🧪 Where can you take the UEE and the UET if you are applying to a PhD program?

⚠️ Be careful, the list of cities for taking the tests for applicants to master’s programs is different this year, you can find it on our interactive map here.

🗺️ For future Doctors of Philosophy and Doctors of Arts, we have determined a different list.

📊 We have prepared an interactive map that will help you quickly find out where you can take the UEE and the UET.

🌍 By the way, unlike master’s exams, postgraduate exams can be taken only within Ukraine.

Not sure how to register? ⏱️ Don’t want to waste your time? 📞 Contact us, we are here for you, everything will be quick and easy! ✅

Where can you take the UEE and UPEE-2025 in Ukraine

We receive many questions from applicants asking where they can take the UEE and UPEE in Ukraine — in which cities will testing centers be organized for future master’s students?

🗺️ We have compiled all the information for you in an interactive map! Go to the map, click on the city you need, and view information about he UEE and UPEE-2025!

⚠️ Please note that this information is only for applicants to master’s programs. For applicants to doctoral programs, the list of cities is completely different — check the corresponding map and stay up to date!

❓ Do you have questions about registration and don’t know what to do? Contact us, we are here to help! 📞

Draft program of the subject test in art history

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has proposed for public discussion a draft syllabus for a subject test in art history, which will become part of the Unified Professional Entrance Examination (UPEE) for applicants to the Master’s program. 🎓 This test is mandatory for the entire field of study B – Culture, Arts and Humanities (except for B11 Philology), and can also be used as a subject test of the applicant’s choice for the field of study A – Education (all specialties of the field), specialties C6 Geography and Regional Studies, C7 Journalism, D4 Public Administration and Management, I9 Public Health, I10 Social Work and Counseling, I11 Children and Youth Services, J2 Hotel and Restaurant Management and Catering, J3 Tourism and Recreation, J4 Occupational Health and Safety, K8 Fire Safety, K10 Civil Security

The draft program is under public discussion until May 1, 2025 ⏰. Everyone can send their comments and suggestions to the following e-mail address: [email protected] ✉️.

The results of the discussion will be published on the official website of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine no later than two weeks after the end of the discussion. 📋

Let’s take a closer look at what awaits future masters in art history and cultural studies.

🔍 Structure of the subject test

The program consists of eight sections, each of which has its own share in the overall grade:

  1. Theoretical section (5%) 📚.
  2. Prehistoric art (4%) 🏺.
  3. Art of the Ancient World (15%) 🏛️.
  4. Medieval art (12%) ⚔️.
  5. Art of the Renaissance (16%) 🖼️.
  6. Art of the sixteenth – mid-nineteenth century (20%) 👑.
  7. Art of the second half of the XIX – early XX century (14%) 🎭.
  8. Art of the second half of the XX – early XXI century (14%) 🎬.

The greatest attention in the test is paid to the art of the XVI – mid-nineteenth century (20%), as well as the art of the Renaissance (16%).

📝 Key topics for preparation

Section 1: Theoretical section 📚

  • The concept and essence of art.
  • Aesthetic categories and concepts in the analysis of art.
  • Historical types of worldview and culture.
  • Historical differentiation of art forms.
  • Religious sacred art.

Section 2: Prehistoric art 🏺

  • Characteristic features of the art of fixed monuments of the Paleolithic-Mesolithic period.
  • Movable monuments of Paleolithic-Mesolithic art.
  • The art of the Neolithic-Enelite period.
  • Art and archaic forms of religion.

Section 3: Art of the Ancient World 🏛️

  • Art of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.
  • Ancient mythology as the basis of art.
  • Architecture of ancient Rome.
  • Art of the Scythians and Sarmatians.

Section 4: Medieval art ⚔️

  • Architecture of the Middle Ages.
  • Medieval iconography.
  • Religious and secular music.
  • Literature and performing arts of the Middle Ages.
  • The art of the medieval manuscript.

Section 5: Art of the Renaissance 🖼️

  • Periodization of Renaissance art.
  • Architecture and painting of the Renaissance.
  • Music of the Renaissance.
  • Stage art of the Renaissance.
  • Literature and philosophy of the Renaissance.

Section 6: Art of the 16th – mid-19th century. 👑

  • Baroque: architecture, painting, music, Ukrainian Baroque.
  • Classicism: philosophy, aesthetics, architecture, fine arts, music.
  • Art movements of the XIX century: romanticism, neoclassicism, eclecticism.

Section 7: Art of the second half of the XIX – early XX century 🎭

  • Impressionism and post-impressionism.
  • Development of theater and cinema.
  • Modernism as an art style.
  • Modernist trends and movements: fauvism, cubism, futurism, abstractionism, expressionism, surrealism, dadaism.

Section 8: Art of the second half of the XX – early XXI century 🎬

  • Main concepts in the art of this period: postmodernism, mass art.
  • Art movements: pop art, conceptualism, minimalism, video art, digital art.
  • Ukrainian nonconformism, naive art.
  • Contemporary architecture, design, cinema, choreography and music.

⚠️ What to pay special attention to

When preparing for the test, you should focus on the following aspects:

  1. Baroque and Classicist art as the most important sections (20% of the total) 👑.
  2. Renaissance art is the second most important topic (16%) 🖼️.
  3. The art of the Ancient World is an important component of the program (15%) 🏛️.
  4. Contemporary art – knowledge of the main trends of modernism and postmodernism (28% in total) 🎭🎬.
  5. Interrelation of different types of art – the program covers not only fine arts, but also architecture, music, theater, and cinema 🎨🏛️🎵🎭🎬.

💡 Recommendations for preparation

Given the structure of the test, we recommend that future applicants:

  • Study the theoretical foundations of art history 📚.
  • Pay special attention to Baroque, Classicist, and Renaissance art 👑🖼️.
  • Study the peculiarities and key monuments of the ancient world 🏛️.
  • To understand the main trends of modernism and postmodernism 🎭🎬.
  • Know the main works of world and Ukrainian art of different periods 🌍🇺🇦.
  • Understand the peculiarities of the development of not only visual arts, but also music, theater, and cinema 🎨🎵🎭🎬.
  • Pay attention to the national specificity of Ukrainian art of different periods 🇺🇦.

We hope you will pass this test successfully. Follow our news – we will keep you updated! 🔔

Draft program of the subject test in linguistics

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has proposed for public discussion a draft program of a subject test in linguistics, which will become part of the Unified Professional Entrance Examination (UPEE) for applicants to master’s programs. 🎓 This test is mandatory for all applicants to the specialty B11 Philology (by specialization) and can be used as a subject test of the applicant’s choice for the field A – Education (all specialties of the field), specialties C6 Geography and Regional Studies, C7 Journalism, D4 Public Management and Administration, I9 Public Health, I10 Social Work and Counseling, I11 Children and Youth Services, J2 Hotel and Restaurant Management and Catering, J3 Tourism and Recreation, J4 Occupational Health and Safety, K8 Fire Safety, K10 Civil Security.

The draft program is at the stage of public discussion until May 1, 2025 ⏰. Applicants and higher education institutions can send their comments and suggestions to the following email address: [email protected] ✉️.

The results of the discussion will be published on the official website of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine no later than two weeks after the decision is made. 📋

Let’s take a closer look at what awaits future masters.

🔍 Structure of the subject test

The program consists of four main sections, each of which has its own specific weight:

  1. Linguistics as a science (10%) 🧪.
  2. Language, Speech, Society (20%) 🗣️.
  3. Systemic and structural organization of language (40%) 🏗️.
  4. Stylistics (30%) 🖋️.

The test focuses on the systemic and structural organization of the language, which accounts for 40% of the total number of tasks.

📝 Key topics for preparation

Section 1: Linguistics as a science 🧪

  • The subject and tasks of linguistics.
  • The system of linguistic disciplines.
  • Methods of linguistic research.
  • Synchrony and diachrony as aspects of linguistic analysis.
  • The relationship of linguistics with other sciences.

Section 2: Language, speech, society 🗣️

  • The nature and essence of language.
  • The systemic nature of language.
  • System and norm.
  • Functions of language.
  • Sign nature of language.
  • Speech and its types.
  • Speech as a means of communication.
  • Language and society.

Section 3: Systemic and structural organization of language 🏗️

  • Phonetic system of language 🔊: aspects of learning sounds, classification of vowels and consonants, phonemes, phonetic laws.
  • Lexical and semantic system of the language 📖: word and concept, types of meanings, polysemy, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, phraseology.
  • Grammatical system of the language 📏:
    • Morphemics and derivatology: morphemic structure of the word, ways of creating words.
    • Morphology: grammatical categories, parts of speech and their features.
    • Syntax: types of syntactic relationships, phrases, sentences, text.

Section 4: Stylistics 🖋️

  • Stylistics as a branch of linguistics.
  • Functional styles and their classification.
  • Genre differentiation.
  • Stylistic resources (means) of the language.
  • Stylistics of the text.
  • Discourse as a communicative phenomenon.

⚠️ What to pay special attention to

When preparing for the test, you should focus on the following aspects:

  1. Systemic and structural organization of the language – as the most important section (40%) 🏗️.
  2. Stylistic resources of the language – including phonetic, lexical and syntactic means 🎭.
  3. Lexical and semantic system is the second most important topic 📚.
  4. The relationship between language and society is an important component of the section “Language, Speech, Society” 👥.
  5. Functional styles – their features and genre differentiation 📊.

💡 Recommendations for preparation

Given the structure of the test, we recommend that future applicants:

  • Revise basic linguistic concepts and terminology 📋.
  • Pay special attention to the structural levels of the language (phonetics, lexicology, grammar) 🔍.
  • Work on theoretical material on stylistics and functional styles 📘.
  • Study the classifications and characteristics of tropes and stylistic figures ✨.
  • Focus not only on factual knowledge but also on understanding the interrelationships of linguistic phenomena 🧩.

Follow the news – we will keep you informed of all the changes! 📢

All about admission-2025: Master's Degree

Our detailed webinar on the Master’s program 2025 is now available on YouTube! 📺 Watch, save, and share with your friends so you don’t miss a thing.

📋 What will you find in the webinar recording?

This recording is your reliable guide to the important process of applying to a Master’s degree program in 2025. 🧭 We have gathered all the relevant information in one place to make your path to the Master’s degree as clear and hassle-free as possible.

In the webinar you will find:

  • 📝 Detailed explanations on how to prepare for the UEE and the UPEE.
  • 💻 Step-by-step instructions on how to create an electronic account.
  • 📊 Peculiarities of application and prioritization.
  • ✅ Clear instructions for action after receiving a recommendation for admission.

We have taken into account all the updates and innovations of the 2025 admission campaign, so you will be fully prepared for all stages of admission! 🚀

👥 Who is this entry useful for?

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s graduates who plan to continue their studies.
  • 📚 Applicants on the basis of master’s and specialist’s degrees who have decided to change the direction of professional development.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone involved in the process of applying to a master’s program.

🆘 Need more help?

We understand that even after watching the webinar, you may still have questions. 🤔 That is why we offer services to support the admission campaign. Our team of experienced professionals is ready to help you at every stage. 👨‍💼👩‍💼

The webinar recording is already available on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMPUYFKj8bg. 🎬

📞 Our contacts:

⏰ Don’t put off your success until later!

Watch the webinar recording, arm yourself with knowledge and confidently move towards your goal! 💪 Admission to a master’s program is an important step in your professional growth, and we are happy to help you make this process as clear and stress-free as possible. 😌

🎓 We wish you success in the admission campaign 2025! 🎓

Draft program of the UET

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has presented a draft program of the Unified Entrance Test (UET) in Research Methodology for applicants to PhD programs. This exam will become a mandatory element for all those who plan to pursue a PhD. 🎓

The draft program is under public discussion until May 1, 2025. ⏰ Everyone can send their comments and suggestions to the following email address: [email protected]. 📧

The results of the discussion will be published on the official website of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine within two weeks after the end of the discussion. 📝

Let’s take a closer look at what future applicants should pay attention to. 🔍

Structure of the test 📊

The UET program includes four key sections, each of which has its own share in the overall assessment:

  1. Science and research in the modern world (25%). 🌍
  2. General understanding of scientific research methodology (45%). 🔬
  3. The system of organization of scientific activity (24%). 📈
  4. Presentation of scientific research (6%). 📣

The greatest attention is paid to the methodology of scientific research, which accounts for almost half of the entire test. ⚖️

Key topics for preparation 📋

Section 1: Science and research 🔭

The first section covers the basic concepts of science as a socio-cultural phenomenon, its features and functions. Particular attention is paid to:

  • Differences between science and other forms of culture. 🧩
  • Criteria of scientific research. ✅
  • Classification of sciences. 🗂️
  • Structural elements of science. 🏛️
  • Understanding of scientific research and its classification. 📊
  • Principles of open science. 🌐

Section 2: Methodology of scientific research 🧪

The most important section of the program focuses on the methodological aspects of research:

  • Understanding methodology in its broad and narrow meanings. 🔎
  • Differences between method and technique. 📏
  • Levels of methodology (philosophical, general scientific, specific scientific). 🔄
  • Basic methodological principles and approaches. 🧭
  • Levels of scientific knowledge (theoretical, empirical). 🔍
  • Empirical and theoretical research methods. 📐
  • Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. 📊

Section 3: System of organization of scientific activity 📝

This section is devoted to the practical aspects of research organization:

  • Determining the relevance, purpose, objectives, object, and subject of research. 🎯
  • Search and processing of scientific information. 🔍
  • The use of artificial intelligence in research. 🤖
  • Methodological culture and ethics of scientific activity. 🤝
  • Academic integrity and responsibility for its violation. ⚖️

Section 4: Presentation of scientific research 📢

The smallest but important section on the presentation of research results:

  • The concept and functions of a scientific publication. 📰
  • Ways to publish the results of scientific work. 📣

Recommendations for preparation 💡

Given the structure of the program, future applicants should focus on:

  • Understanding the methodological foundations of scientific research (the largest weight in the program). 📚
  • Mastery of scientific terminology. 🔤
  • The difference between theoretical and empirical research methods. 📘
  • Principles of academic integrity. 🛡️
  • Practical aspects of organizing scientific research. 📋

Follow our updates, we are already preparing our own preparation course for the UET, but in the meantime, remember that from May 2 to May 23 you will need to register for the test! ⏳ Don’t waste your time, contact us! 📞

UPEE: Test versions

👋 Hey, future masters! Are you ready for the UPEE? We offer a selection of all test tasks that will be used at the Unified Professional Entrance Exam in 2024. 📝 We remind you that registration will start on 2 May, so choose your subject tests carefully and prepare for the test. ❓ Need help with registration? Don’t hesitate to contact us, we will do everything quickly and without unnecessary paperwork!

📚 Download the test versions:

ℹ️ The test versions of Linguistics and Art History are not available, as these tests were not conducted last year.

❔ Didn’t get it? Do you have any questions? We’re here for you, call us right now! 📞

GKT: Trial version

You’re wondering what exactly our GKT course looks like and what you get if you pay for the full version? To help you better understand how to prepare effectively with us, we have created a completely free trial course. Registr right now!

What’s inside?

  • 1 author’s video
  • 1 complete version of the GKT test

How to register? Follow the link, register on our platform, and feel free to start your journey to new knowledge!

Registration step by step: 📝

  1. Follow the link: 🔗
  2. Click the Enroll Now button. ✅
  3. Click Sign up in the upper right corner. 👆
  4. Enter your first and last name. 👤
  5. Enter a valid email address. 📧
  6. Choose a name for forum 💬
  7. Set a password. 🔒
  8. Click Create a free account. 📝
  9. Complete your registration by clicking on the link in the email you will receive. ✉️
  10. Feel free to start learning! 🚀

If you like the format and want to not just pass the test, but conquer it with a high score – our full course is designed just for you!

  • 🎬 12 structured video lectures from experts who analyze real GKT tests every year
  • 📝 15 original tests, the complexity of which is deliberately higher than the exam – so that you feel confident in the real exam
  • 🕒 Round-the-clock access to the platform – test whenever it’s convenient, even at midnight after work or school
  • 📊 Personal statistics – see your progress and know what else you need to work on

👨‍🎓 Who has already chosen our course?

  • Bachelor’s graduates who have entered the most prestigious master’s programs in Ukraine
  • Postgraduate candidates who have successfully overcome the GKT barrier
  • Ambitious students who plan their academic future in advance

Time is your most valuable resource!

Preparing on your own means spending months searching for materials and trial and error. Our course is a concentrated experience of successful applicants and professionals in one place.

The locations for the UEE / UPEE abroad in 2025

All countries and cities to take the Master’s degree entrance exams in 2025 in our interactive map for future masters. Open the map and find the test location for yourself. 🗺️

Conducting the UEE/UPEE abroad in 2025 📝

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved the list of foreign locations where the Unified Entrance Exam (UEE) for admission to master’s and postgraduate programs and the Unified Professional Entrance Exam (UPEE) for admission to master’s programs will be established in 2025. ✅

The Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment has successfully coordinated with foreign partners the conduct of the entrance UEE and UPEE in European countries. 🤝

Where can you take the UEE/UPEE abroad? 🌐

According to the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 564 dated 10.04.2025, testing points will be established in 7 European countries and 15 cities: 🏙️

  1. Latvia: Riga 🇱🇻
  2. Bulgaria: Sofia 🇧🇬
  3. Poland: Bydgoszcz, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Gdansk, Katowice, Krakow 🇵🇱
  4. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: London 🇬🇧
  5. Germany: Berlin, Jena, Munich 🇩🇪
  6. France: Paris 🇫🇷
  7. Czech Republic: Brno, Prague 🇨🇿

What exams can be taken in each city? 📚

According to the approved list, different types of testing are available in different cities:

1. All exams (UEE and all UPEE) 📋

The following cities offer the full range of exams:

  • Sofia (Bulgaria) 🇧🇬
  • Warsaw, Wroclaw, Gdansk, Katowice, Krakow (Poland) 🇵🇱
  • Berlin, Jena, Munich (Germany) 🇩🇪
  • Brno, Prague (Czech Republic) 🇨🇿

2. Limited selection of exams ⚠️

  • Riga (Latvia): UEE, UPEE – Accounting and Finance, Political Science and International Relations, Law and International Law, Management and Administration 🇱🇻
  • Bydgoszcz (Poland): UEE, UPEE – Economics and International Economics, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Political Science and International Relations, Law and International Law, Psychology and Sociology, Management and Administration 🇵🇱
  • London (UK): UEE, UPEE – Economics and International Economics, Information Technology, Linguistics, Pedagogy and Psychology, Psychology and Sociology, Management and Administration 🇬🇧
  • Paris (France): UEE, UPEE – Economics and International Economics, Accounting and Finance, Political Science and International Relations, Law and International Law, Psychology and Sociology, Management and Administration 🇫🇷

Note: ❗

  • The UEE/UPEE abroad will be held only during the main session. 📆
  • Registration for participation in the Master’s and PhD’s entrance exams will last from May 2 to May 23, 2025 inclusive.
  • The number of places for exams abroad is limited in accordance with the quotas provided by partners, so do not delay registration – contact us now to prepare all the necessary documents. 📋
  • If the registration quota is exhausted, the possibility of choosing a certain locality will be blocked. 🚫

Stay tuned for changes to our map, it will be constantly updated! 🔄

All about the 2025 admission round: Bachelor's degree

Do you want to know everything about the 2025 admission process? We have just posted a webinar on our YouTube channel that covers the most pressing issues of the upcoming admission campaign! 📹

What will you learn about? 📚

Our webinar covers all the key aspects of the 2025 admission process:

  • New list of fields of study and specialities 🔄 – what has changed and how it will affect your choice.
  • Features of the NMT-2025 📝 – compulsory subjects, optional subjects, the testing calendar and the formula for calculating the competition score.
  • Entrant’s electronic account 💻 – how to register correctly, common mistakes and registration deadlines.
  • Submitting applications 📋 – how many applications can be submitted, how priority works, and deadlines.
  • Grants 💰 – who is eligible, how to confirm your eligibility.
  • Motivation letter ✍️ – what to look for.
  • Recommendations and enrolment ✅ – how to avoid making mistakes.

Useful timecodes ⏱️

The video provides convenient timecodes for navigating through the topics. For example, if you are only interested in information about the motivation letter, skip straight to 32:05, and if you want to learn about common mistakes during enrolment, skip to 36:44.

Who is this webinar for? 👥

  • For applicants in 2025. 🧑‍🎓
  • For parents of applicants. 👪
  • For teachers and classroom teachers of graduating students. 👨‍🏫
  • For anyone interested in the specifics of the admission process. 🔍

You can watch the webinar at link to YouTube. 🔗

Do you have any questions about admission? Our team is ready to help! 📞

Have a successful admission with us! 🌟