Quick Summary
Since 1661, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv has been one of Ukraine's prominent publics, based in Lviv. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 21000 students including 2% from outside Ukraine. Known for strengths in Mathematics, Physics, Linguistics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe with a rich heritage and high academic standards in a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Subject Strengths
MathematicsPhysicsLinguisticsPhilosophyInternational Relations
Founded1661
TypePublic
Total Students21000
Intl Students2%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Science of Ukraine
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
115
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
17
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high scores in the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) and prepare a strong motivation letter for specific faculty requirements.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Ukrainian Hryvnia
UG Tuition
₴48,000/yr
per year · UAH
Living Cost
₴140,000/yr
per year · UAH
PG Tuition
₴60,000/yr
per year · UAH
Application Fee
$20
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₴188,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · UAH
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 115 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Applied Mathematics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Relations | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Philology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$6,500
Average Salary After Graduation
75%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementYes
Industry Connections
Strong ties with Lviv IT Clusterregional legal institutionsand government agencies.
Notable Alumni
Ivan Franko, Mykhailo Hrushevsky, Georgiy Gongadze, Bruno Schulz
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
Yes
Library Resources
Scientific Library of Lviv University with over 3 million volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, DAAD, Fullbright
Summer Programs
Ukrainian Language and Culture Summer School