Preparatory department The department is a structural unit of the University, which was established in April 2016 during the reorganization of the Department of Foreign Nationals and the preparation of foreign nationals for admission to higher education institutions of the Faculty of Postgraduate Education and Work with Foreign Citizens, established in 2009. Over 600 foreign nationals from different countries (China, USA, Germany, Romania, Cyprus, Syria, Iraq, Iran, France, Ecuador, Nigeria, Turkey, Venezuela, Vietnam, Tunisia, Mongolia, etc.) have been trained during the department's existence. .) Who have successfully studied and are now studying in various higher education institutions of Ukraine, including the cities of Odessa.