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Study in Poltava

This guide explains student life in Poltava, Ukraine, including an estimated monthly student budget of $400, Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters., Type D-13 long-stay student visa guidance, 10 universities. Explore verified details for Ukraine below.

Poltava, Ukraine
Poltava, Ukraine — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$400
Climate
Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
Safety score
30/100
English friendliness
30%
Student visa
Type D-13 long-stay student visa
Work while studying
International students are not permitted to work on a student visa without obtaining a separate work permit.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$60
  • Food$200
  • Transport$40
  • Leisure$100

Rent is for abed in a shared student hostel at Poltava University of Economics and Trade.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable rent in university hostels
  • Compact, walkable city with a rich historical heritage
  • Lower overall cost of living compared to western Ukrainian cities

Considerations

  • Severe security risks and martial law due to the ongoing war
  • Frequent power outages and infrastructure disruptions
  • Very limited English spoken outside of university campuses

Student housing in Poltava

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Poltava, Ukraine. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Poltava

Official sources

Rent follows the official published rate for hostel accommodation at Poltava University of Economics and Trade (PUET), stated in USD. As a comprehensive official student budget is not published, remaining costs are estimated to meet the standard $400 per month proof-of-funds requirement for a Ukrainian student visa. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Poltava are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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