Ukrainian history is long and proud, with the inception of Kievan Rus as the most powerful state in Medieval Europe. The capital Kiev is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe. Higher education in Ukraine is either state funded or private. Most universities in Ukraine provide subsidized housing for out-of-city students. There are a lot of foreign students in Ukrainian universities.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.