- September 18, 2024
- 11:10 pm
- Ukraine
In the third year of the war in Ukraine, despite full-scale aggression from Russia, the number of foreign students in Ukrainian universities remains at 76.5 thousand.
This shows that Ukraine's educational system not only continues to function, but also remains in demand on the international stage. Half of these students study medical specialties, which makes Ukrainian universities especially attractive to those seeking a quality education in the field of medicine, – told in the press service of the Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
The leading countries in terms of student numbers include:
- India – 18,095 people,
- Morocco – 8 832,
- Turkmenistan – 5 322,
- Azerbaijan – 4 628,
- Nigeria – 4 227,
- China – 4,055,
- Türkiye – 3,999,
- Israel – 2 107,
- Uzbekistan – 1,585.
The growing number of students from India and other countries highlights Ukraine’s role as an important educational hub. It is important to note that despite Russia’s aggressive actions and the destruction caused by military occupation, Ukrainian universities retain their attractiveness and international prestige. The country not only fights for its independence, but also continues to maintain a high level of educational services.
For Israel, which also faces threats on its territory, Ukraine remains an important partner in the educational sphere. However, Russia's aggression against Ukraine may have a negative impact on student mobility and cause a decrease in the number of students from Israel and other countries if the war continues. Russia, as an aggressor country, directly threatens stability in the region, which affects not only the economy, but also other areas, including education.
Thus, despite military actions and pressure from Russia, Ukraine continues to provide educational opportunities to students from all over the world, which is an important contribution to the development of international cooperation and the reconstruction of the country.