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Bachelor diploma

1993-2000 years example

1997-2001 1997-2001

1997-2001 1997-2001

Cover:

  • blue color book;
  • open position size (cm): 21х16
  • blind stamping with Ukraine emblem;

Inside reveal:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • stamp;
  • date issue.

1997-2000 years example

1997-2001 (пластик) 1997-2001

1997-2001 1997-2001

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks;
  • hologram.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • stamp;
  • date issue.

2001-2013 years example

2001-2013 2001-2013

2002–2013 2001-2013

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks;
  • hologram.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • stamp;
  • date issue.

2014-2015 years example

2014 2014-2015

2014 2014-2015

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 21х15;
  • water-marks.

Reverse:

  • QR-code;
  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • stamp;
  • date issue;
  • duplicated information in English.
From 2015 year example

Different universities diplomas may have differences in design (material, design, size, color). The diploma should be approved by the university.

It is established a list of information required for the documents on higher education of state-standard format, including a bachelor's degree. It means the following:

  • Name of the document on higher education;
  • Graduates` name and surname;
  • The name of the university that issued certain document or in the case training occurred in separate structural unit of the institution - the name of the unit;
  • graduation year;
  • graduates` qualification consisting of information on assigned a degree of higher education, specialty and specialization, and in some cases - a professional qualification;
  • Series (1 letter, 2 figures) and diploma registration number (6 digits) that is assigned to the document after the registration process in the Unified State Electronic Database on education, as well as the date of issue;
  • the head or authorized person`s position who signed the document, his/her name, initials and signature, as well as print, sealed the signature;
  • small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine and the inscription «Україна» and «Ukraine»;
  • Information about the educational documents legalization or apostille procedure (if necessary).

These examples are only a small part of possible design options.

You may perform inspection in the register of documents on higher education on the «Inforesurs» website. If the test did not produce results, you may send a request to the University, the Ministry or our Centre.

Qualified worker diploma

Example in 1988-1993

1988-1993 1988-1993

Cover:

  • navy color book;
  • open position size (cm): 21х16
  • blind stamping with USSR emblem.

Inside reveal:

  • issue (one Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • seal;
  • date issue;
  • duplicated information in Russian on the 2nd page.

Example in 1993-1997

1993-1997 1993-1997

Cover:

  • pink paper brochure;
  • open position size (cm): 21х16
  • USSR emblem;

Inside reveal:

  • issue (one Cyrillic letter symbols), 7-place serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • seals;
  • date issue;
  • duplicated information in Russian on the 2nd page.

1997-2001 1997-2001

Cover:

  • grey color book;
  • open position size (cm): 21х16
  • blind stamping with Ukraine emblem;

Inside reveal:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • seal;
  • date issue.

Exaple in 1997-2001 (plastic)

1997-2001 (plastic) 1997-2001 (plastic)

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • seal;
  • date issue.

Example in 2001-2013

2001-2013 2001-2013

2002–2013 2001-2013

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks;
  • hologram.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • seal;
  • date issue.

Example since 2014

2014 2014

2014

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • seal;
  • date issue.

Example since 2015

Qualified worker diploma has uniform requirements for execution and is drawing up on the state-approved form, according to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No 645 "On Vocational (Vocational-Technical) Education Documents of State Standard and Supplements thereto», dated July 22, 2015»

from 2015 from 2015

Form:

  • paper document with the size 148 х 210 mm (± 0,5 mm);
  • watermarks over the entire area of the document.

Front side:

  • image of the small State Emblem on the left side of the form;
  • the inscription «УКРАЇНА» on the left side of the form, the inscription «ДИПЛОМ кваліфікованого робітника» under it;
  • series (one letter and two digits), 6-digit number;
  • signature of the official and seal;
  • date of issue.

Reverse side:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number are placed at the bottom of the form on the right.

Documents on Completed Secondary Education

1961–1993 years examples

1989-1991 1989-1991

1991 1989-1991

  • color book;
  • open position size (cm): 20.1х14.4;
  • public official signs;
  • issue, 4 or 6 place serial number;
  • date issue;
  • stamp
  • duplicated information in Russian on the right side is acceptable.

1992–2000 years examples

1992-1994 1992-1994

1995–2001 1992-1994

  • white color book;
  • open position size (cm): 20.1х14.4;
  • public official sign;
  • issue (2 or 4 Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • date issue;
  • stamp;
  • duplicated information in Russian on the right side is acceptable.

1997–2012 years examples

2002–2013 2002–2013

2002–2013 срібний 2002–2013 срібний

2002–2013 золотий 2002–2013 золотий

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • hologram;
  • public official sign;
  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • date issue;
  • stamp.

2013-2018 years examples

2013-2018 2013-2018

2013-2018 срібний 2013-2018 срібний

2013-2018 золотий 2013-2018 золотий

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • public official sign;
  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • date issue;
  • stamp.

Since 2019 year examples

2019 2019

2019 2019

  • document (plastic or paper card) of rectangle shape;
  • size (cm): 14.8x10.5;
  • signature of the official;
  • seal of the educational institution is not provided;
  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number.

Updated: October, 2024.


This information has been produced with the financial assistance of the Council of Europe. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Council of Europe.

Junior specialist diploma

Before 1993 year example

1985-1990 1985-1990

Cover:

  • navy color book or diplomas with honors - red color book;
  • open position size (cm): 21х16
  • blind stamping with USSR emblem;

Inside reveal:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • seals;
  • date issue;
  • duplicated information in Russian on the 2nd page.
Before 1993 year example

Cover:

  • navy color book or diplomas with honors - red color book;
  • open position size (cm): 32х11
  • blind stamping with USSR emblem;

Inside reveal:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • seals;
  • date issue;
  • duplicated information in Russian on the 2nd page.

1993-2000' years diploma

1993-1997 1993-1997

1997-2001 1993-1997

Cover:

  • navy color book;
  • open position size (cm): 21х16
  • blind stamping with Ukraine emblem;

Inside reveal:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • stamp;
  • date issue.

1997-2000' years diploma (plastic)

1997-2001 1997-2001

1997-2001 1997-2001

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks;
  • hologram.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • stamp;
  • date issue.

.

2001-2013' years diploma

2001-2013 2001-2013

2002–2013 2001-2013

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks;
  • hologram.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • stamp;
  • date issue.

2014-2015' years diploma

2014 2014

2014 2014

Front:

  • square plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10,5;
  • water-marks.

Reverse:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • stamp;
  • date issue.
2015-2016' years diploma

2016 2016

20162016

It is established a list of information required for the documents on higher education of state-standard format, including a junior specialist's degree. It means the following:

  • Name of the document on higher education;
  • Graduates` name and surname;
  • The name of the university that issued certain document or in the case training occurred in separate structural unit of the institution - the name of the unit;
  • graduation year;
  • graduates` qualification consisting of information on assigned a degree of higher education, specialty and specialization, and in some cases - a professional qualification;
  • Series (1 letter, 2 figures) and diploma registration number (6 digits) that is assigned to the document after the registration process in the Unified State Electronic Database on education, as well as the date of issue;
  • the head or authorized person`s position who signed the document, his/her name, initials and signature, as well as print, sealed the signature;
  • small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine and the inscription «Україна» and «Ukraine»;
  • Information about the educational documents legalization or apostille procedure (if necessary).

These examples are only a small part of possible design options.

You may perform inspection in the register of documents on higher education on the «Inforesurs» website. If the test did not produce results, you may send a request to the University, the Ministry or our Centre.


EDUCATION SYSTEM

Structure of the Formal Education System of Ukraine

ComponentLevelDegree, qualification or education levelScope of the program (ECTS1 credits), period of studyNational qualification framework
Pre-school education
Complete general secondary education Primary education - 4 years 1 level
Basic secondary education - 5 years 2 level
Profile (field-specific) secondary education - 3 years2 3 level
Out-of-school education - - 1-3 level
Specialized education
Vocational (Vocational-Technical) Education and Training3 1st (initial) VET level Working qualification; Qualified worker; Junior Specialist Regulated by standards of professional (vocational) education 2 level
2nd (initial) VET level 3 level
3rd (upper) VET level 4-5 level
Professional prehigher education3 Professional prehigher educationProfessional Junior BachelorEducational-professional program: 240 credits based on basic secondary education; 120-180 credits based on complete general secondary education (field-specific secondary education) 5 level
Higher education Initial level (short cycle) of higher education Junior Bachelor4 Educational and professional program – 120 credits 5 level
The first (Bachelor) level of higher education Bachelor Educational and professional program – 180-240 credits 6 level
The second (Master) level of higher education Master Educational and professional program – 90-120 credits 7 level
Educational and scientific program – 120 credits (scientific component - not less than 30%)
Master of Medical, Pharmaceutical or Veterinary field5 Educational program – 300-360 credits
The third (educational and research /educational and creative) level of higher education6 Doctor of Philosophy Preparation in aspirantura (adjuncture) – 4 years, educational component of the educational and scientific program – 30-60 credits 8 level
Doctor of Fine Arts Preparation in creative aspirantura – 3 years, educational component of the educational and creative program – 30-60 credits
Adult education, including postgraduate education Partial qualifications -

1 – European Credit Transfer System

2 – In accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Education” (items 3-4 item 3 section ХІІ) learning the pupils on twelve-year full-time secondary education programs begins:

For primary education is from September 1, 2018;

For basic secondary education is from September 1, 2022;

For profile secondary education is from September 1, 2027.

By 2027 the introduction of educational programs of a three-year profile school is possible by the decision of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

3 – Programs can be integrated with profile secondary education programs

4 – A Diploma on higher education of the educational qualification level of Junior Specialist (primary higher education) equals to a Diploma on higher education of an educational and professional degree of Junior Bachelor's degree. The last admission for obtaining higher education at the educational qualification level of Junior Specialist is conducted in 2019

5 – Training for Master's degree in Medical, Pharmaceutical or Veterinary fields on the basis of complete general secondary education or the educational qualification level of Junior Specialist is considered simultaneously as obtaining the Bachelor's and Master's degrees (integrated programs)

6– The Candidates of Sciences studies commenced before September 1, 2016, continued within the time frame stipulated by the legislation. The Candidates of Sciences degrees and diplomas were awarded based on the results of the theses defense before December 31, 2020. This time could be extended in cases of academic or social leave, military service, or long-term illness.


The educational system of Ukraine is under active reformation. In 2014 with the adoption of the Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education" from 01.07.2014 № 1556-VII there have been changes in the structure of higher education. The structure gradually deduces the educational qualification levels of the junior specialist and specialist, as well as the scientific degree of the candidate of sciences.

In September, 2017 the Law of Ukraine "On Education" was adopted and it came into force on 09/28/2017. This law, in particular, provides for changes in the system of complete secondary education and professional (vocational) education. Also, laws on general secondary education and vocational education are expected to be changed.

After 30.03.2021 Doctor of Sciences` degree is not included in the system of higher education of Ukraine. The awarding of the Doctor of Sciences` degree is regulated by the Law on Scientific and Scientific-technical Activities.

Correlation between the degrees in new structure and the previous ones

(according to the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” from 01.07.2014)

Junior Specialist DiplomaJunior Bachelor Diploma
Specialist DiplomaMaster Diploma
Candidate of Science DiplomaPhD Diploma


Updated: November, 2023.

This information has been produced with the financial assistance of the Council of Europe. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Council of Europe.