PRE-UNIVERSITY INTENSIVE
UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
Joint Programme implemented by Institute of
Science and Technology Yenagoa (Nigeria) and
Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University
of Oil and Gas (Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine)
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Plot 01, Gen. Andrew Azazi Drive
Off Imgbi Road, Amarata Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Tel : +234 818 372 5949
Greetings from the Principals
On December 03, 2015 Institute of Science and Technology Yenagoa headed by Professor Steve Azaiki, entered into Agreement with Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas. The purpose of the Agreement is to run degree programmes of Ukrainian University in Nigeria and to recruit students in Nigeria to study in Ukraine.
Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas is committed to achieving the excellence in education and research. The University carries an international reputation for quality within Higher Education in the area of Oil and Gas. Making the right choice for your studies and selecting a quality institution are essential steps whatever your personal aspirations are when you graduate. You need to choose the right course at the University that best suits your needs. Whatever your chosen programme of study, we can assure you of the highest quality research opportunities and some exciting and rewarding thinking ahead.
Institute of Science and Technology has the full authority to launch an advertising campaign to recruit students and to select a pool of trainers. The official beginning of Nigerian students training in Pre-University Intensive Ukrainian Language Course is scheduled for March, 2016.
On December 11th, 2015, His Excellency, Dr. Valerii Aleksandruk, Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria declared open this Joint Nigerian-Ukrainian educational Programme.
Congratulations !

Prof. Steve Azaiki, OON
Vice-Chancellor,
Institute of Science and
Technology Yenagoa (IST)

Academician Yevstakhiy I. Kryzhanivskyy
Rector,
Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical
University of Oil and Gas
Your first step to build
career in Oil and Gas
Through our 8-weeks Intensive Course, specially designed in collaboration with Ukrainian partners, we help Nigerian students to get basic knowledge of Ukrainian language and prepare them to study for a degree in Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas in 2016/17 academic session.
Enhance your career prospects,
get educated in Ukraine
Nigerians represent one of the numerous group of all 69,000 (2015) foreign students in Ukraine. Currently there are about 4,000 Nigerians studying in Universities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Odessa, Sumy, etc. Statistics shows that a great majority of Nigerian students choose Medical, Aviation, Economic and Technical or Engineering Universities, including Oil and Gas specialism.
Programme Content
Key Features
- The courses are intended for students who are starting undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes in September 2016.
- Courses run for 8 and involve 18 hours of class time per week, Monday-Friday.
- Students taking these courses do so as a compulsory condition of their degree course at the Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas.
This is an intensive training course so you are required to fulfil a minimum attendance requirement of 80%. Please ensure you apply well in time because you will require later get a student visa in the Embassy of Ukraine to continue your undergraduate study in University.
Documents Required for Admission:
- Application Form;
- Certificate/Diploma (copy and original);
- Academic transcript, copy and original (included marks and academic progress);
- Birth certificate copy;
- Passport copy (page with photo);
- 12 photos (3,5х4,5 cm color in mate);
Documents mentioned in clauses 2 – 5 must be verified according to the legislation of the country they were granted in, legalized and authenticated under the established procedure, if nothing else is contemplated by the international treaties of Ukraine.
All above mentioned documents (and some others in additions) are compulsory to apply and to get student visa in Consular section of Ukrainian Embassy when it will be time to get visa to go study in Ukraine.
Since it should happen ONLY upon successful graduation from Intensive Ukrainian language Foundation Programme with us in Nigeria, to be admitted as a student it will be enough to provide us with copy of Passport, Birth certificate, WAEC Certificate (if any) and photos.
The rest of required documents can be provided later.

Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas
Faculties, Institutes, fields of education, majors, types of degrees: Bachelor (B); Master (M)
Field of education “Oil and gas engineering”
Major – Oil and gas production
Major – Oil and gas pipelines and storages
Field of education “Mining”
Major – Well drilling
Field of education “Oil and gas engineering”
Major – Equipment and tools of oil and gas fields
Field of education “Automobile transport”
Major – Automobiles and automobile complex
Field of education “Mechanical engineering”
Major – Mechanical engineering technologies
Field of education “Welding”
Major – Welding technologies and tools
Major – Recovery and wear resistance increase of machines and devices
Field of education “Geology”
Major – Petroleum Geology
Major – Geophysics
Field of education “Geodesy, mapping and land management”
Major – Geodesy
Major – Land management and cadaster
Major – Geoinformational systems and technologies
Major – Land appraisal and real estate assessment
Field of education “Ecology, environmental protection and sustainable resources management”
Major – Ecology and environmental protection
Major – Environmental control and monitoring
Field of education “Business economics”
Major – Business economics
Field of education “Accounting and auditing”
Major – Accounting and auditing
Field of education “Finance and credit”
Major – Finance and credit
Field of education “Management”
Major – Business management and administration
Field of education “Electrical engineering and electrical technologies”
Major – Electrical energy consumption systems
Field of education “Instrument engineering”
Major – Tools and systems of non-destructive control
Field of education “Metrology and information-measuring techniques”
Major – Metrology and measuring equipment
Field of education “System engineering”
Major – Computer-aided management and automation systems
Field of education “Computerization and computer integrated technologies”
Major – Computer-assisted control of technological processes
Field of education “Computer engineering”
Major – Computer systems and networks
Field of education “Software engineering”
Major – System software
Locations
We are open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 6 PM at the following venues:
Yenagoa
01, Gen. Azazi Drive, Off Imgbi Road, Amarata
Abuja
CT 4 Stallion Estate, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2
Frequently Asked Questions
On December 03, 2015 Institute of Science and Technology Yenagoa headed by Professor Steve Azaiki, entered into Agreement with Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas. The purpose of the Agreement is to run degree programmes of Ukrainian University in Nigeria and to recruit students in Nigeria to study in Ukraine. Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas is committed to achieving the excellence in education and research. The University carries an international reputation for quality within Higher Education in the area of Oil and Gas. On December 11th, 2015, His Excellency, Dr. Valerii Aleksandruk, Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria declared open this Joint Nigerian-Ukrainian educational Programme.
What is the Intensive Pre-University Ukrainian language course and what is it for?
This is Joint Programme specially designed in collaboration with Ukrainian partners to help Nigerian students to get basic knowledge of Ukrainian language and prepare them to study for a degree in Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas in 2016/17 academic session.
Is it difficult to study in Intensive language programme?
The programme is worked out just to give students basic knowledge of Ukrainian language. The student who attend all the classes, carry out practical and home tasks, do not face any problems with studying in this programme. Students taking these courses do so as a compulsory condition of their degree course at the Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas.
What services except education in Intensive Ukrainian language Programme IST Yenagoa renders to Nigerian students?
IST Yenagoa gives students all the information about the Ukrainian higher education system and offers consulting support right from the time of your first contact with reference to the higher education in Ukraine till the end of the educational period of 2-6 years. Further to this, following could be considered some of the services that are offered by us to Nigerian students who wish to study in Ukraine:
- Information about Oil and Gas school.
- Processing of the students documents with the University for the chosen specialty.
- Processing of the admission letter and the visa support letter from the University.
- Assistance in issuance of the health insurance.
- Meeting the students on their arrival at the International airport and accompanying them to the University and the hostel.
- Assistance in their hostel accommodation.
- Assistance with the registration, and documentation at the University.
- Communication with parents with regards to the academic and other behavior of the children during the educational period.
- All assistance and guardianship during the complete educational period.
How can I get the information on the University where I’ll continue my education upon completion of the Foundation programme in Nigeria ?
IST Yenagoa has promo-materials and other information provided by its University-partner from Ukraine and will continue to get updates from them. Students can come to the office and get the information on the faculties most suitable for studying according to the specialty chosen. From our side, we will help students to make a correct choice, legalize the necessary papers, etc.
Where is Ukraine located?
Ukraine is the second largest country and situated in the south-eastern part of Europe .
What is the Capital of Ukraine and its population?
Kiev is the Capital of Ukraine, which has an overall population of 46 million.
Where is Oil and Gas University located?
University’s native place is Ivano-Frankivsk, a city and administrative center located in the western part of Ukraine. It is a railway and highway junction of the region. There is also an airport in the city. Population – 244,000 (2013). The city has six universities, the Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas and the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical Universities always have large population of foreign students, including those from Nigeria.
What is one of the major religion followed by the people in Ukraine?
Christianity.
What is the currency used in Ukraine?
The currency used in Ukraine is Hryvnia and the coins are known as Kopiyka. US Dollars are also acceptable.
What is the University from Ukraine you are representing?
Contact us for University additional details.
Is this University recognized or affiliated by any board of education or any other Educational Council?
Yes, it is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Ukraine.
What is the duration of the programme in Ukraine?
The duration varies between 2 – 6 years depending upon the courses of study.
What is the language used in Ukraine?
The language is Ukrainian, widely used: Russian, English, French and German languages.
What will be the medium of instruction in Ukraine?
The medium of instruction will be UKRAINIAN or ENGLISH.
Do we need to qualify any English test like IELTS or TOEFL for seeking admission into Ukrainian University?
No, it is not mandatory, but there are educational support programmes available for those who need extra help in areas such as ESL or who have learning disorders.
Can we apply for Permanent Residence and citizenship of Ukraine?
Yes, you can apply but after 2 years of regular stay in Ukraine as per Ukrainian Law.
Are Ukrainian degrees valued globally?
Yes, they are valued and recognized globally.
What is the visa invitation letter for education?
The invitation letter for education is the official document, which is processed by the department of passport-visa service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. It confirms that the student is admitted to a particular University. It specifies your passport with details and the full details of the University. This invitation support letter is required by the Ukrainian Embassy to stamp the visa on your passport. Generally, it takes around 2-4 days for the visa invitation to be processed at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You need to apply to the Ukrainian Embassy for a visa during the validity of the invitation issued.
What is the migration card?
The migration card is the document which testifies that the student has crossed the border of Ukraine. It is an obligatory document for the further processing of the student registration and hence is an important document. Without the migration card the registration on the territory of Ukraine cannot be done and the student would be deported back to the home country. The migration card is handed out by the flight attendant on the plane or is also available at the airport on arrival at the immigration department. The card consists of 2 identical parts, which are necessary to fill. At the immigration of the International airport, the immigration officer stamps the both parts of the card and retains one while the other part is handed over to the student. Before leaving the immigration desk, it is important that you check that you have received the stamped part from the officer. It is important and obligatory to retain the migration card till the departure from Ukraine.
Will my parents be informed on my academic progress?
IST Yenagoa will constantly supervise the process of studying and will receive the information on the student’s academic progress from University-partner on a regular basis and will provide it to the students’ parents.
When is the beginning of vacations in the Universities in Ukraine?
For the degree course (4 years), winter vacations last 2 weeks from the last week of January till the first week of February every year. Summer vacations are the same as at the preparatory faculty – from July, 1st till August, 31st every year.