Within the structure of the National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic" there is a preparatory department, where a preparatory department for foreign citizens operates. The Preparatory Department has been in operation since September 1, 2004, which today has been successfully completed by more than 700 foreign nationals from almost 40 countries and 5 continents of our planet. They represent all the national diversity of the world, whose traditions, customs, belief, religion different from Ukrainian culture. Almost all graduates continued their studies at our university and other educational establishments of Ukraine, received bachelor's and master's degrees. Preparation of foreign citizens for admission to higher education institutions at the National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic" is carried out in the following directions: The preparatory department provides purposeful language training for foreign citizens and training in general subjects in order to ensure successful study at the National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic" and other higher education institutions of Ukraine. All teachers have a basic pedagogical education, as well as extensive experience with foreign students. The educational process at the preparatory department covers classroom, practical classes, independent work of students, individual lessons, weekly consultations. DISCIPLES OF THE COURSE:   Start of study - September, 1 of the current year, depending on the set of groups and is carried out throughout the calendar year. After completing their studies at the preparatory department, the students receive a state certificate. Foreigners and stateless persons who have arrived for study or permanent residency in Ukraine are admitted to the preparatory department and have a document on complete secondary education and health status can study in the IHE and live in the climatic conditions of Ukraine. For entry to the preparatory department, foreign citizens apply to the department "Dean's Office for Work with Foreign Students" (room 121, central building, 1st floor).