The Veterans Institute “Architecture of Resilience” at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA) has announced the start of preparations for the 2026 admissions campaign for veterans, military personnel, defenders of Ukraine, as well as their children and family members.
According to the institute’s announcement, the program provides access to higher education without the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT)—based on interview results—the opportunity to study in over 100 fields and more than 250 educational programs, as well as personalized support—from submitting documents to securing employment or starting a business.
The institute emphasizes that education for veterans is viewed not as a privilege or a break after combat, but as a tool for returning to an active professional role and participating in the country’s reconstruction. Therefore, educational programs are combined with psychological support, rehabilitation components, practical projects, and partnerships with employers.
Study is available in full-time, part-time, online, and distance learning formats, allowing participation in programs from any region of Ukraine or from abroad. For veterans and defenders, admission is granted without the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) or the European Vocational Qualifications (EVQ) — solely based on interview results, taking into account prior service, educational, or work experience.
The 2026 admissions campaign places a special emphasis on fields critical to the country’s recovery, including engineering, construction, architecture, IT, management, security, ecology, physical rehabilitation, and sports. The institute notes that these fields form the foundation of the new economy and require specialists with practical experience and a high level of responsibility.
Among the program’s partner universities are Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, Western Ukrainian National University, Yuriy Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic National University, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Drohobych National Pedagogical University, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ivan Pul’uj Ternopil National Technical University, and the University of Educational Management.
The institute clarifies that “free education” refers to participation in state compensation programs, grants, scholarships, and support from employers. Admissions will take place as part of the standard admissions campaign during the regular period—from July 1 to August 10—with all documents required to be prepared and submitted by July 1 to the relevant department of the educational institution.
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