| Study Location | Lviv |
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| Academic Field | Pre-University Foundation Level |
| Type | Pre-University Foundation Level, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 10 months |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Award in Academic Readiness & Language Proficiency |
| Entry qualification | The certificate of Completed Secondary Education is required. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | General entry requirement - Student visa. Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea who do not hold a permanent residence permit in Ukraine may be admitted for studies only with an individual authorization from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. |
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| Language Requirements | No language knowledge required – your motivation is all that matters. |
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Entrance Exam Description
Enrollment is available year-round, with programs beginning on fixed start dates.
Admission to the Preparatory Course does not require an entrance examination. Enrollment is carried out on the basis of submitted educational documents (Completed Secondary Education Certificate) and a valid international passport.
Program Structure
Module 1 — Academic English Foundations
- Grammar refresh & accuracy, academic vocabulary, pronunciation & fluency
- Reading strategies (skimming/scanning, argument mapping), note-taking from lectures
Module 2 — Writing for University
- Paragraphs → essays → reports (structure, cohesion, referencing)
- Summaries, paraphrasing, avoiding plagiarism; email & formality in academia
Module 3 — Speaking & Presentation Skills
- Seminar discussions, problem-solving tasks, poster & slide presentations
- Pronunciation clinics; communication etiquette in multinational classrooms
Module 4 — Listening & Lecture Skills
- Extended lectures, data-rich talks, extracting key points & evidence
- Dictogloss, outlines, and Q&A tactics
Module 5 — English for Your Major (track electives)
- Tech/IT: specs, algorithms in plain English, basics of CAD/PLM/CS terminology
- Business/Economics: markets, KPIs, cases, reports & negotiations
- Architecture/Design: studio critique language, briefs, concepts & materials
Module 6 — Study Skills & University On-boarding
- LMS/online tools, library search, academic integrity, time management
Intercultural skills + Survival Ukrainian (optional)
Overview
Build confident Academic English for study: reading research texts, lecture listening, note-taking, writing assignments, and seminar speaking.
Learn subject vocabulary tailored to your future major (engineering/IT, economics/management, or architecture).
Practice exam skills (grammar, academic style, presentations) and get oriented to Ukrainian university study culture and digital tools.
Optional survival Ukrainian helps with everyday communication on campus and in the city.
Finish ready to enter an English-taught bachelor’s or master’s program at LPNU.
Main edge: a university-integrated, major-oriented English pathway—you don’t just learn general English; you train in the academic and technical language you’ll actually use in LPNU classes.
Career Opportunities
The Preparatory Course sets students up for academic success, cultural confidence, and a bright future in Ukraine. Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion, which allows them to apply for degree programs.