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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Q: When can I apply?
A: Starting March 2008. Early applications are encouraged. Applications submitted after the deadline of July 4, 2008 are not considered for admission.

Q: Can I send my application documents by mail?
A: KSE has a two-stage documents’ submission procedure. At the first stage, applicants are submitting the completed application form, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and a certified official transcript. These documents, in case of emergency, can be mailed and will be accepted based on the post mark. Faxed or e-mailed documents are not considered. While the first set of documents may be mailed, the second one has to be submitted only in person.

Q: Who can write the letter of recommendation?
A: Letters of recommendation should be written by the university professor or an employer, namely people who have supervised you in either an academic, employment, or community service capacity, and who can comment on your intellectual ability, creativity, initiative, sensitivity to others, and leadership potential.

Q: Which educational institutions correspond to the 3rd and 4th levels of accreditation?
A:According to the last project on higher education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ukrainian institutions of higher education are categorized by the following levels of accreditation:

  • Universities, Academies (4th level of accreditation);
  • Institutes (4th or 3rd level of accreditation);
  • Colleges (2nd level of accreditation);
  • Technical Schools (1st level of accreditation);

Q: If I have passed the TOEFL Test earlier and the results are still valid, will I be requested to pass the admission exam in English?
A:All applicants are requested to take the English exam. High TOEFL scores do not exempt applicants from taking the English exam.

Q:What should I do if by the time of the admission exams I will not have my diploma technically issued yet?
A: In case, if you have already completed the full course of study at your home university without any academic arrears, passed all final state examinations and successfully defended your thesis, but for the reasons outside your control you haven’t received your diploma by the time of admission, then you have to submit the following:

1) certificate from Rector’s or Dean’s office that will acknowledge this fact, and
2) a sample of the diploma and transcript (attachment to diploma) that are expected to be issued to you

These documents have to be printed on the letterhead of your university, signed by university’s responsible administration and officially stamped. Furthermore, you should inform the KSE Office about this situation before June 20, 2008.

Q: If I am not a resident of Kyiv where can I stay during admission exams?
A: During admission exams, if you are not a resident of Kyiv, you can settle in the dormitory provided by the Kyiv School of Economics. Residence at the dormitory is covered by each applicant from his/her personal funds. Detailed information regarding accommodation can be obtained at the KSE Office. But do remind that residence at the dormitory is active only for the period of admission exams and preparatory courses.

Q: How can I prepare myself better for the KSE entrance exams?
A:In order to aid its applicants in preparation to the entrance exams, KSE has developed series of preparation guidelines. Firstly, applicants are greatly encouraged to use the guidelines and recommended literature included in the Application for Admission Brochure that gives a brief overview of each exam contents, as well as suggests sources for preparation. The majority of recommended literature is available at the KSE Library that is open to applicants free of charge. Secondly, KSE has placed samples of admission exams for several years with solutions to some of them to its website at: http://www.kse.org.ua/admissions/exams.shtml. Samples are easily accessible and represent the most typical examination questions and formats. Lastly, all applicants of the program are invited to the two-week intensive preparatory courses in Mathematics and Ukrainian just prior to the entrance exams.

Q: What should I expect from an interview? Do I need to specifically prepare myself?
A: During the interview, interviewers usually ask questions about the applicant’s educational and professional background, academic and career goals, English-language proficiency, as well as about applicant’s familiarization with KSE MA Program’s curriculum. The interview may also include a discussion of the economics exam and the candidate’s application essays. Therefore, for preparation to an interview it is desirable that the applicant gets acquainted with the School, its mission, content and course offerings. This can be easily done by searching the KSE’s website or attending one of KSE Open House events. In the rest, the general rules, also appropriate to a regular job interview, should apply.

Q: Can I be admitted into the program as a contract student without passing admission exams?
A: In order to be admitted into the program all applicants pass 4 required admission exams (Mathematics, Economics, English and Ukrainian), as well as go through the interview process. Even in case of the contract, admission without successful completion of admission exams is not permitted. Contract spots in the program are offered only to those students who are on the list of admitted students. Students who were passing admission exams, but are not on the list of admitted students cannot apply for the contract students’ status.