Study aviation where biggest planes are made

Ukraine offers internationally recognized courses in aviation; becoming a pilot, aviation or space engineer has never been so affordable

Tuition fee of aviation degrees usually does not exceed Rs 19,000 per month which is far lower when compared to that in other international destinations; cost of living starts as low as Rs 4,400 per month and there is no entrance exam required

New Delhi: Ukrainian aviation universities including National Aviation University, Kyiv; National Aerospace University, Kharkiv; and State Flight Academy of Ukraine, Kirovograd have earned repute for themselves over the years and are domain leaders in the whole of Europe and Asia. These universities are famous for preparing outstanding pilots, aviation and space engineers. As of today, students from almost 50 countries study aviation in Ukraine. Major universities partner with international authorities, such as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Aviation Committee (IAC), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). International exchange programs conducted by aviation universities allow students and academicians participate in workshops and internships in Spain, Britain, Germany, Netherlands, France, South Korea and other countries.

Ukrainian aviation universities are also famous for the discoveries and inventions, done by their academicians and graduates. For example the first satellite in the world was launched and designed by a graduate of Kiev Polytechnic Institute in 1957, Sergey Korolyev. He also designed a space ship to send first man to space. Ukrainian engineers have designed and constructed world's biggest planes – Antonov planes. Ukrainian scientists were first who have calculated the optimal trajectory for reaching the Moon, which was later used by the Americans in their APOLLO Moon program. Those are just few examples.

Over the years, Ukraine, owing to its world-class education system, infrastructure and universities has emerged as one amidst top 10 countries that attract maximum number of international students.

Ukrainian State Centre of International Education under the aegis of Ministry of Education and Science, Government of Ukraine – the authority which regulates and coordinates enrolment of international students into higher educational institutions has now appointed Proactive Group, an active member of International Chamber of Commerce and respected partner of 30 leading Ukrainian universities with offices in Kyiv and New Delhi managed and run by Ukrainian nationals, as their official and licensed educational consultancy to assist Indian students.

The number of Indian students studying in Ukraine today stands at 3000 however this number is poised to grow significantly in the days to come. As of now, Indian students opting for education programs in Ukraine were assisted by independent agents who offered limited service like document preparation only. Buoyed by the huge potential that the Indian students have come to represent, the Government of Ukraine issued an initiative to appoint an officially licensed and authorized consultancy, the Proactive Group, which shall assist Indian students willing to study in Ukraine on a turnkey basis.

Ukraine: Advantages galore!

Offers globally recognized programs in aviation

The tuition fee of aviation degrees usually does not exceed Rs 19,000 per month is far lower when compared to that in other international study destinations.

Cost of living starts as low as Rs 4,400 per month

English as medium of instruction

No entrance exam required for professional courses

Exhaustive services offered by Proactive Group to Indian students include consultation in choosing the right education program and university, place to live etc.; preparation and filing of required documents; negotiation on behalf of students with universities, embassies, ministries and other official authorities; training and orientation for students and parents on aspects like legal issues, European lifestyle etc.; visa and travel support; reception at the airport in Ukraine; assistance with required registrations; social and legal support; employment in Ukraine; and support to parents intending to visit their child in Ukraine.

Ukraine is a part of the Bologna process (European Higher Education Area) which stands for uniform academic degree standards and quality assurance standards with 46 participating countries. Therefore, Ukrainian degrees are recognized globally (even by UNESCO, European Association of Universities and European Union) and accepted as equal with degrees of other participating countries. Indian students can choose English as their medium of instruction. The process for admission is very simple and entails only an interview, no entrance exam is required. Besides, there are hundreds of student exchange programs available as well which allow them to opt for any European university while completing their education. Besides, Ukrainian universities often invite professors from Canada, USA and Great Britain to deliver lectures, thus giving students a chance to gain knowledge from both local and foreign specialists

Tuition fee starts from Rs 15,000 per month for studying aviation. This is highly affordable in comparison to tuition fee for similar courses in other international study destinations, especially Western Europe. Even the cost of living is highly reasonable and ranges between Rs 4,400 to Rs 17,600 per month (meal at fast food restaurant – Rs 132, vegetables and fruits – Rs 88 per kg) depending on the city sans any compromise on social life which is at par with any metropolitan in the world.

"Supported by the Ukrainian government, Proactive Group guarantees transparent process of enrolling into the university and clear fee policy. Every Ukrainian university has limited number of seats for international students however, as Proactive Group works closely in association with Ukrainian State Centre of International Education, there is always a greater possibility that the student gets accepted if he/she comes through us," says Mr. Yuri Gorokhovskyi, Chief Executive Officer, Proactive Group.

Being the officially licensed and authorized educational consultancy in India for Ukrainian education, even the universities and government departments in Ukraine are more eager to work with Proactive Group as compared to individuals and other agencies. Proactive Group has expert consultants for each of the streams – medicine, aviation, engineering, hospitality etc., who are aware of all possible aspects of their respective domains and are personally acquainted with the deans of Universities.