What to know after receiving an invitation
DELIVERY OF THE INVITATION LETTER
As a rule invitation letters are sent by express delivery service at applicant's expense. For this purpose exact post address, phone/fax number of the applicant are required. Thanks to courier service the invitation letter will be received by the applicant in 3-5 days. On getting the invitation letter foreign applicants have to apply to the nearest Ukrainian Embassy in their or neighbour country to obtain “Student Visa”. To apply for “Student Visa” one must have the original invitation letter and original legalized documents required for admission.
ARRIVAL TO UKRAINE
Before travelling to Ukraine applicants have to inform the Department of International Relations about the exact date, time and way of arrival (plane, train etc.), as each applicant can be met by an official University representative or by a representative of Ukrainian State Center for International Education. Meeting procedure requires a special “Letter for meeting” which is sent to the Immigration Service. After arriving to Ukraine, passing the entrance tests at BSMU, signing the contract for study and paying the full tuition and accommodation fees, a student will be registered in the Department of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.