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More Than 26,700 Applications From Occupied Territories Filed Under Ukraine's Quota‑2

The count points to wider access to Ukrainian higher education for youth from temporarily occupied areas through reserved budget places and state support measures.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Education reported 26,744 applications submitted by 7,156 applicants from temporarily occupied territories, the figures were released on Tuesday, July 28.
  • Quota‑2 guarantees separate state-funded places for these entrants, set at a minimum of 10% of the state order per specialty and up to 40% for displaced universities in frontline regions.
  • Applicants may start the admissions process without a Ukrainian passport or Ukrainian-format school documents and can restore papers later, with a network of 217 educational centers providing enrolment support.
  • The government has added practical backing including a newly launched 'zero' preparatory course (811 completers by July, 154 from occupied territories), social scholarships, reduced dorm fees, priority housing and guaranteed psychological help.
  • The ministry sees the current numbers as a positive trend compared with recent years and the campaign continues until 18:00 on August 1, which will determine final application totals and placement under the quota system.