Student city guide
Study in Kharkiv
This guide explains student life in Kharkiv, Ukraine, including an estimated monthly student budget of $100, Humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers., Type D student visa and Temporary Residence Permit guidance, 38 universities. Explore verified details for Ukraine below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $100
- Climate
- Humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
- Safety score
- 10/100
- English friendliness
- 30%
- Student visa
- Type D student visa and Temporary Residence Permit
- Work while studying
- International students must obtain a specific employment permit to work; standard student visas do not include automatic work rights.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$14
- Food$60
- Transport$10
- Leisure$16
Rent is for abed in a university dormitory, based on V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University's published rate of 520 UAH per month.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Extremely affordable cost of living and tuition
- Home to prestigious institutions like Karazin University and KNMU
- Strong reputation for medical and engineering programs
Considerations
- Severe safety risks and instability due to the ongoing war
- Frequent disruptions to infrastructure and utilities
- Very limited part-time work opportunities for non-Ukrainian speakers
Student housing in Kharkiv
Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Kharkiv, Ukraine. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.
Browse student housing in KharkivUniversities in Kharkiv
- "Kharkiv Institute of Business and Management" Limited Liability Company
- COMMUNAL INSTITUTION "KHARKIV PROFESSIONAL MUSIC COLLEGE B.M. LYATOSHYNSKY" OF KHARKIV REGIONAL COUNCIL
- H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
- Institute of the Security Service of Ukraine, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
- Interdisciplinary Institute of Postgraduate Education of National technical university "Kharkiv polytechnic institute"
- Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University
- Kharkiv I.P. Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts
- Kharkiv Institute of Economics of Market Relations and Management
- Kharkiv Institute of Management
- Kharkiv International Medical University
- Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University
- Kharkiv National Medical University
- Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs
- Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
- Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts
- Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture
- Kharkiv Technological University "IT STEP"
- Kharkiv University of Humanities “People’s Ukrainian Academy”
- Kharkiv branch of the Academy of Labour, Social Relations and Tourism
- MUNICIPAL ESTABLISHMENT "KHARKIV HUMANITARIAN-PEDAGOGICAL ACADEMY" OF KHARKIV REGIONAL COUNCIL
- Military Institute for Tank Troops
- National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute"
- National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
- National University of Pharmacy
- O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv
- PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION "UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES"
- Private Higher Educational Establishment "Kharkov institute of management staff"
- Private Institution of Higher Education "Kharkiv International Medical University"
- Private University "The Institut of Oriental Studies and International Relations "Kharkiv Collegium"
- STATE BIOTECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
- The Kharkiv Institute of the Private Joint Stock Company "Higher education institution "The Interregional Academy of Personnel Management "
- The National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine
- Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport
- V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
- Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University

