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Bachelor diploma

Examples of 1993-2000

1997-2001 1997-2001

1997-2001 1997-2001

Cover:

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

Spread:

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

Examples of 1997-2000 (plastic)

1997-2001 (пластик) 1997-2001

1997-2001 1997-2001

Front:

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

The back:

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

Examples of 2001-2013 (plastic)

2001-2013 2001-2013

2002–2013 2001-2013

Front:

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

The back:

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

Examples of 2014-2015

2014 2014-2015

2014 2014-2015

Front:

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

The back:

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

Examples of 2015-2020

Diplomas of different higher education institutions may have differences in appearance (material, design, size, placement of information, color). The requirements for diploma design are approved by the higher education institution.

Mandatory list of information for the period 2015-2020:

  • surname, name and patronymic of the graduate;
  • name of the higher education institution;
  • year of graduation;
  • graduate’s qualification: academic degree, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization and educational program are provided if necessary;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her surname and initials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

Examples starting in 2021

Mandatory list of information starting from 2021:

  • name and surname of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution;
  • name of the educational program and the name of the accrediting body;
  • graduate’s qualification: academic degree, field of knowledge, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization is provided if necessary, and additional information is provided if the graduate has an award;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her name and surname;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

The documents issued by higher education institutions of Ukraine are not limited to the examples posted on the ENIC Ukraine website.

You can check the documents in the register of documents on higher education on the website of Inforesurs, State Enterprise, or check the apostille stamp of the Ministry of Education and Science on this website. If the check is unsuccessful, you should send a request to the higher education institution or our Centre.

Updated: November 2024


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

Qualified Worker’s Diploma

Example of a diploma of 1988-1993

1988-1993 1988-1993

Cover:

  • a book of gray color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • State Emblem of the USSR.

Spread:

  • series (one Cyrillic letter), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • duplication of information in Russian on the second page.

Example of the supplement to the diploma of 1988-1993

  • paper document;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • registration number;
  • number that matches the number of the diploma;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Example of a diploma of 1993-1997

1993-1997 1993-1997

Cover:

  • pink paper document;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • State Emblem of the USSR.

Spread:

  • series (one Cyrillic letter), 7-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • duplication of information in Russian on the second page.

Example of a diploma of 1997-2000

1997-2001 1997-2001

Cover:

  • a book of gray color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • blind embossing with the State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Example of a diploma of 1997-2000 (plastic)

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

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issue;
  • seal;
  • watermarks throughout the document.

Example of the supplement to the diploma of 1993-2000

1988-1993 1988-1993

  • paper document;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • registration number;
  • number that matches the number of the diploma;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Examples of diplomas of 2001-2013

2001-2013 2001-2013

2002–2013 2001-2013

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document;
  • hologram.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Examples of diplomas of 2014-2015

2014 2014

2014

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Example starting in 2015

from 2015 from 2015

Form:

  • paper document;
  • size: 148x210 mm (± 0.5 mm);
  • watermarks throughout the document.

Front side:

  • the small State Emblem and the inscription “UKRAINE” on the left;
  • the inscription “Qualified Worker’s Diploma” on the left;
  • series (one letter and two digits), 6-digit number;
  • signature of the official and seal;
  • date of issue.

The back:

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

Example of the supplement to the diploma starting in 1997

1988-1993 1988-1993

  • paper document;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • registration number;
  • number that matches the number of the diploma;
  • date of issue;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal.

Examples of forms of educational documents issued by higher education institutions of Ukraine are not limited to the examples posted on the ENIC Ukraine website.

Updated: November 2024


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

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

The last admission for obtaining higher education under Junior Specialist’s educational and qualification level was in 2019.

Example of 1990-1992

1985-1990

1985-1990

Cover:

  • a book of blue or red color;
  • size when opened (cm): 10.5х31.5;
  • State Emblem of the USSR.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • duplication of information in Russian on the second page.

Examples of 1993-2000

1993-1997 1993-1997

1997-2001 1993-1997

Cover:

  • a book of blue or red color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • blind embossing with the State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Examples of 1997-2000 (plastic)

1997-2001 1997-2001

1997-2001 1997-2001

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document;
  • hologram.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Examples of 2001-2013

2001-2013 2001-2013

2002–2013 2001-2013

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document;
  • hologram.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • seal.

Examples of 2014-2015

2014 2014

2014 2014

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Examples of 2015-2020

Diplomas of different higher education institutions may have differences in appearance (material, design, size, placement of information, color). The requirements for diploma design are approved by the higher education institution.

In 2015, Junior Specialist’s diploma was filled out in Ukrainian.

2016 2016

20162016

Since 2016, Junior Specialist’s diploma has been filled out in Ukrainian and English.

Mandatory list of information for the period 2015-2020:

  • surname, name and patronymic of the graduate;
  • name of the higher education institution;
  • year of graduation;
  • graduate’s qualification: educational and qualification level, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization and educational program are provided if necessary;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her surname and initials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue.

Examples starting in 2021

Mandatory list of information starting from 2021:

  • name and surname of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution;
  • name of the educational program and the name of the accrediting body;
  • graduate’s qualification: educational and qualification level, field of knowledge, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization is provided if necessary, and additional information is provided if the graduate has an award;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her name and surname;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

Duplicates of Junior Specialist’s Diploma

A duplicate of Junior Specialist’s diploma is made in accordance with the form (template) effective as of the date of issuance of the duplicate. The duplicate reproduces the information about the document that was contained in the original document on higher education.

Examples of 1997-2015

Examples starting in 2015

The documents issued by higher education institutions of Ukraine are not limited to the examples posted on the ENIC Ukraine website.

You can check the documents in the register of documents on higher education on the website of Inforesurs, State Enterprise, or check the apostille stamp of the Ministry of Education and Science on this website. If the check is unsuccessful, you should send a request to the higher education institution or our Centre.

Updated: November 2024


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

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.

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