Media & Social Sciences Universities

Why Study Media & Social Sciences in Ukraine?

Ukraine offers excellent opportunities to study Media & Social Sciences. Students can gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in journalism, communication, social work, and media studies. Ukrainian universities provide hands-on experience through internships, media projects, and collaborations with local organizations, preparing graduates for careers in journalism, public relations, and social services. Studying in Ukraine also allows students to explore a dynamic society, rich culture, and diverse communities, enhancing their understanding of social issues and media landscapes. Degrees from Ukrainian universities are internationally recognized and more affordable than similar programs in Western countries. Many programs are taught in English, making them accessible for students from around the world. Graduates leave well-prepared to work in media, communications, social research, and international organizations.

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Study Media & Social Sciences in Ukraine Overview

Quick Overview

 

Basic Eligibility

Previous education document (starting from a Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education).

Tuition fee (approx.)

1500 – 2500 USD per year

Cost of living in Ukraine

400 – 600 USD per month

Course Duration

BSc – 4 years, MSc – 2 years, PhD – 4 years

Medium of Education

English, Ukrainian

Leading Universities in Ukraine offer Media & Social sciences

study programs

Uzgorod-National-UniversityUZHHOROD NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Studying Journalism & Culturology at Uzhhorod National University is an inspiring choice for international applicants who want to build a career in media, communication, cultural analysis, or creative industries. UzhNU offers a vibrant academic environment where students learn to tell compelling stories, create impactful media content, and understand the cultural processes that shape modern societies. The program combines practical journalism skills—writing, multimedia production, digital storytelling, interviewing, media ethics—with deep knowledge of cultural studies, history, art, and communication trends.

Students learn from experienced journalists, media professionals, and cultural researchers who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. With access to modern media laboratories, press studios, international projects, and student media platforms, you gain hands-on experience from the first year of study. The multicultural Transcarpathian region provides a rich cultural environment that inspires creativity and helps you understand diverse audiences and global communication dynamics.

Uzhhorod National University supports its international students with English-friendly academic processes, accessible tuition, and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages intercultural exchange. The combination of practical journalism training, cultural analysis, and international exposure makes this programme an excellent foundation for careers in media, public relations, cultural management, creative industries, digital content production, and global communication. This is a place where your voice can grow, your creativity can flourish, and your future in global media can begin.

Directions:

  • Culturology
  • Journalism

Medium of Instruction:

  • English

Intakes:

  • Autumn Intake

 Mode of Study:

  • Online Study
  • Offline Study

Specialties:

  • Bachelor’s
  • Preparatory Course

Deadline of Admissions:

  • Preparatory Course (Whole year admissions are open)
  • Autumn Intake 31st October for BSc programs
Tuition fee for International Students                                                                                                           

Bachelor degree programs

Programs

Language of study

Annual Tuition Fee

Duration of study

 

Culturology

English

1st year – 1800 USD

2nd – 4th years – 1500 USD

4 years

Journalism

English

1st year – 1800 USD

2nd – 4th years – 1500 USD

4 years

Preparatory faculty (language course)

SpecialityAnnual tuition fee
English/Ukrainian language courses 1000 USD

Additional charges

Medical Insurance, Deportation Insurance, Address Registration, Translation and Notarization of academic documents and Passport, Admission fee, Receiving letter, Airport Pickup, Medical Checkup, Enrollment in University and Biometric Temporary Residence Card1400 USD

For whole process our consultation fee is 1000 USD.

State University “Kyiv Aviation Institute”

Step into a world where your voice matters and ideas shape society at the State University “Kyiv Aviation Institute”. This vibrant institution offers you a unique opportunity to study journalism and social sciences in a setting that blends academic rigour with real-world relevance.

In the Journalism & Social Sciences programmes, you will learn how media, communication, culture, politics and society interact in a globalized world. You’ll build the skills to analyze complex social issues, craft compelling stories, and engage audiences across borders. Courses focus on critical thinking, digital media, public discourse, and social research — giving you the foundation to become a dynamic communicator or social scientist.

Studying here means you’re based in Kyiv — a lively European capital rich in history and culture — and part of an international environment that welcomes students from many countries. With affordable tuition, access to emerging media landscapes, and opportunities to engage with real social developments, the experience is as practical as it is intellectually stimulating.

Join the State University “Kyiv Aviation Institute” and be part of the next generation of journalists, communicators and social science experts ready to make a global impact.

Directions:

  • Journalism
  • Social work

Medium of Instruction:

  • English
  • Ukrainian

Intakes:

  • Autumn Intake

 Mode of Study:

  • Online Study
  • Offline Study

Specialties:

  • Bachelor’s
  • Master’s
  • PhD
  • Preparatory Course

Deadline of Admissions:

  • Preparatory Course (Whole year admissions are open)
  • Autumn Intake 31st October for BSc, MSc programs

Tuition fee for International Students                                                                           

Bachelor degree programs

Programs

Language of study

Annual Tuition Fee

Duration of study

JOURNALISM

Journalism

Ukrainian

1900 USD

4 years

English

2250 USD

4 years

SOCIAL WORK

Social work

Ukrainian

1900 USD

4 years

English

2250 USD

4 years

Master degree programs

Programs

Language of study

Annual Tuition Fee

Duration of study

JOURNALISM

Journalism

Ukrainian

2000 USD

2 years

English

2400 USD

2 years

SOCIAL WORK

Social work

Ukrainian

1900 USD

2 years

English

2250 USD

2 years

 

Preparatory faculty (language course)

Speciality

Annual tuition fee

Engineering and technical and engineering and economic

950 USD

Engineering and biology / Technical

Economical

Medical and biological

Additional charges

Medical Insurance, Deportation Insurance, Address Registration, Translation and Notarization of academic documents and Passport, Admission fee, Receiving letter, Airport Pickup, Medical Checkup, Enrollment in University and Biometric Temporary Residence Card

1500 USD

For whole process our consultation fee is 1000 USD.

Kyiv International University (KIU) is a private university in Kyiv, founded in 1994. It was called the International Institute of Linguistics and Law until 2002. Today KIU has nearly 5000 students. The academic staff of KIU includes 65 Doctors of Sciences, Professors, 148 Candidates of Sciences, Associate Professors.

Programs:

  • Performing Arts
  • Audiovisual arts and production

Intakes:

  • Autumn Intake
  • Spring Intake

Medium of Instruction:

  • English
  • Ukrainian
Tuition fee for International Students
CoursesTuition fee/YearDuration
Bachelor’s (English Language)2800 USD2-4 Years
Study Invitation & DHL200 USD
HostelAvailable on Request
Medical Insurance, Deportation Insurance, Address Registration, Translation and Notarization of academic documents and Passport, Admission fee, Receiving letter, Airport Pickup, Medical Checkup, Enrollment in University and Biometric Temporary Residence Card.800 USD

For whole process our consultation fee is 600 USD.

National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University is the national university specializing exclusively in performing arts and located in Kyiv (Ukraine). It is a multidisciplinary institution that includes a department of theatrical arts and the Institute of Screen Arts. The university has four campuses around the city of Kyiv and a separate student dormitory. The rector of university is the native of Kyiv, Oleksiy Bezghin.

Programs:

  • Culture and arts

Intakes:

  • Autumn Intake
  • Spring Intake

Medium of Instruction:

  • English
  • Ukrainian
Tuition fee for International Students
CoursesTuition fee/YearDuration

Bachelor’s (UA, RU Language)

Bachelor’s (English Language)

1800 USD-2200 USD4 Years
2000 USD-2800 USD4 Years

Master’s (UA, RU Language)

Master’s (English Language)

2200 USD-3000 USD1-2 Years
2800 USD-3500 USD1-2 Years
Postgraduate StudiesOn RequestOn Request
Study Invitation & DHL200 USD
HostelAvailable on Request
Medical Insurance, Deportation Insurance, Address Registration, Translation and Notarization of academic documents and Passport, Admission fee, Receiving letter, Airport Pickup, Medical Checkup, Enrollment in University and Biometric Temporary Residence Card.800 USD

For whole process our consultation fee is 600 USD.

Petro Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine or Kyiv Conservatory is a Ukrainian state institution of higher music education. Its courses include postgraduate education. The Kyiv Conservatory was founded on 3 November 1913 at the Kyiv campus of the Music College of the Russian Musical Society.

Programs:

  • Musical Arts
  • Cultural Studies
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Assistantship/Internship Program
  • Creative Postgraduate Studies, Doctor of Arts
  • Musical Compositions,Live Sound. Radio Production & Audio Science

Intakes:

  • Autumn Intake
  • Spring Intake

Medium of Instruction:

  • English
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
Tuition fee for International Students
CoursesTuition fee/YearDuration

Bachelor’s (UA, RU Language)

Bachelor’s (English Language)

2400 USD-3000 USD4 Years
2800 USD-3900 USD4 Years

Master’s (UA, RU Language)

Master’s (English Language)

2600 USD-3400 USD1-2 Years
3000 USD-4000 USD1-2 Years
Postgraduate StudiesOn RequestOn Request
Study Invitation & DHL200 USD
HostelAvailable on Request
Medical Insurance, Deportation Insurance, Address Registration, Translation and Notarization of academic documents and Passport, Admission fee, Receiving letter, Airport Pickup, Medical Checkup, Enrollment in University and Biometric Temporary Residence Card.800 USD

For whole process our consultation fee is 600 USD.

The National University of Ostroh Academy is the successor of Ostroh Slavic, Greek and Latin Academy, the first higher educational establishment of the Eastern Slavs. The chronicles of the revived Ostroh Academy in Independent Ukraine started in 1994 with the Decree of the President of Ukraine. By virtue of succeeding decrees of the President of Ukraine, development of Ostroh Academy received a new impact for further growth. In October 2000, Ostroh Academy officially became the National University.Accordingly, the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on July, 29, 2009 №798, the Academy received the status of autonomous research national higher educational establishment.There are five Faculties and I. Malynovskyi Institute of Law offering sixteen prestigious specialities:• Faculty of Political Studies and Information Management (“Documentation and Information”, “Political Studies”, “Psychology”);• Faculty of Economics (“Finance”, “Economic Cybernetics”);• Faculty of Romance and Germanic Languages;• Faculty of Humanities (“Cultural Studies”, “Ukrainian Philology”, “Journalism”, “Literary Studies”, “Religious Studies”, “Theology”);• Faculty of International Relations (“History”, “Country Studies”, “International Relations”);• I. Malynovskyi Institute of Law (“Law”).

Programs:

  • Law
  • Education
  • Humanities
  • Journalism
  • Culture and arts
  • Mathematics and statistics
  • Social and behavioral science
  • Management and administration

Intakes:

  • Autumn Intake
  • Spring Intake

Medium of Instruction:

  • English
  • Ukrainian
Tuition fee for International Students
CoursesTuition fee/YearDuration

Bachelor’s (UA, RU Language)

Bachelor’s (English Language)

1800 USD-2200 USD4 Years
2000 USD-2800 USD4 Years

Master’s (UA, RU Language)

Master’s (English Language)

2200 USD-3000 USD1-2 Years
2800 USD-3500 USD1-2 Years
Postgraduate StudiesOn RequestOn Request
Study Invitation & DHL200 USD
HostelAvailable on Request
Medical Insurance, Deportation Insurance, Address Registration, Translation and Notarization of academic documents and Passport, Admission fee, Receiving letter, Airport Pickup, Medical Checkup, Enrollment in University and Biometric Temporary Residence Card.1000 USD

For whole process our consultation fee is 1000 USD.