Quick Summary
Since 1804, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University has been one of Ukraine's prominent publics, based in Kharkiv. Ranked #741-750 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 23000 students including 18% from outside Ukraine. Known for strengths in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe with a history of three Nobel Prize winners and high international ranking standing.
Subject Strengths
PhysicsAstronomyMathematicsChemistryModern Languages
Founded1804
TypePublic
Total Students23000
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio11
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsKharkiv Regional Clinical Hospital, University Clinic of Karazin University
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Science of Ukraine, IAU, EUA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#741-750
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Doctor of Sciences
Programs
Physics, Biology, History, Economics, Philology, Chemistry
PhD Programs
Distance learning modules available for most humanitarian and social science faculties
Online Programs
Institute of Astronomy, Research Institute of Chemistry, Research Institute of Biology
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, IAU, EUA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL72
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · November 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline · March 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should apply via licensed educational agents or the official international department portal; ensure all documents are notarized and apostilled.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Ukrainian Hryvnia
UG Tuition
₴115,000/yr
per year · UAH
Living Cost
₴144,000/yr
per year · UAH
PG Tuition
₴132,000/yr
per year · UAH
Application Fee
$100
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₴263,100/yr
tuition + living + essentials · UAH
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidNot Available
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, PhD, Doctor of Sciences programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| International Business | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Nuclear Physics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with IT clusters in Kharkiv and European research institutes
Industry Connections
Kharkiv IT ClusterNational Academy of Sciences of UkraineCERN
Notable Alumni
Ilya Mechnikov, Lev Landau, Simon Kuznets, Petro Gulak-Artemovsky
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Karazin University Sports Complex, Unifeth Tennis Club, swimming pools
Student Clubs
Student Student Scientific Society, Karazin Student Council, University Choir
Library Resources
Central Scientific Library (founded 1804), over 3.5 million volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana Exchange Programme
Summer Programs
Ukrainian Language Summer School, Physics Research Summer Camps