UCU Business School offers the opportunity to study under special tuition conditions for specific categories of applicants to its master’s programs: Key Executive MBA, MSc in Technology Management, MSc in Managing Impact-Driven Organizations, MSc in Innovations and Entrepreneurship, and MSc in Marketing Management.
We are sharing the eligibility criteria that allow you to apply for special tuition terms for master’s programs in 2025.

Who can apply for special tuition conditions?

1. Applicants who meet the early admission criteria, namely:

1. Registering on the program’s website by May 23, 2025;
2. Attending an introductory meeting with the program manager and confirming their intent to apply;
3. Successfully passing the entrance exams;
4. Ranking in the top 5 applicants based on the admission results.

2. Employees of companies that are members of the Lviv IT Cluster

Upon providing confirmation of employment, you will receive the opportunity to study at the early registration tuition rate.

3. UCU alumni and staff

Graduates of UCU bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs, as well as UCU employees (with an official employment certificate), are eligible for tuition at the early registration rate.

4. Veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war

Two veterans in each cohort, who apply for a discount in due time and demonstrate the highest performance, will be eligible to study under the following special tuition rates:

• Key Executive MBA – UAH 300,000
• MSc in Technology Management – UAH 187,500
• MSc in Managing Impact-Driven Organizations – UAH 120,000
• MSc in Innovations and Entrepreneurship – UAH 112,500
• MSc in Marketing Management – UAH 90,000

5. Special tuition conditions may also apply to:

Employees of NGOs or organizations implementing socially significant projects (2 participants per program);

Clergy members (1 participant per program).
More details are available [here].

How to get a special tuition rate?

• Register on the website of the program you’re interested in.
• Attend an introductory meeting with the program manager and indicate your interest in applying under special tuition conditions.
• Fulfill the general admission requirements based on your academic degree (more on admission requirements is available on the page).
• After the admission results are published, submit an application along with supporting documents that justify your eligibility for special conditions.
• Some categories may also be eligible to study as auditors at a special price.
  The final decision regarding discounted tuition is made by the Rector’s decree based on the submitted documents.
• The discount is applied to the full tuition fee and cannot be combined with other discounts.
  For all questions, please contact the manager of your selected master’s program.

How to apply for a master’s program at UCU Business School?
Read more [here].

Regulations on the Special Tuition Terms for Applicants in 2025

Five master’s programs at UCU Business School:

Key Executive MBA “The Art of Business Creation” – a program for business owners and top-level executives (C-level).
It focuses on asymmetric strategies, unconventional decisions, and global projects.
It’s designed for leaders of companies that have operated for more than 5 years and who have a mandate to make strategic decisions.
The program suits those who aim to think and plan not 10 months ahead — but 10 years ahead.

MSc in Managing Impact-Driven Organizations – a new master’s-level program in organizational development in Ukraine.
It is for those who aim to manage organizations systemically and ensure long-term sustainable growth while creating a positive impact on society and the environment.
Program provides a deep understanding of organizational management and resilience-building, rooted in sustainability principles and a holistic management approach.

MSc in Technology Management – the first master’s-level program in Ukraine offering business education in the field of technology. It is designed for managers and top-level executives of tech companies.
The program strengthens leadership and management skills, complements technical expertise, and helps participants understand international clients better, develop visionary thinking, and refine their strategic and leadership capabilities.

MSc in Innovations and Entrepreneurship – the only master’s program in Ukraine tailored to those founding businesses and making strategic decisions. It offers systematic knowledge and skills for managing and improving one’s own business across industries. The program is ideal for entrepreneurs focused on discovering winning business models, structuring their companies, and building innovation processes in diverse fields.

MSc in Marketing Management – a contemporary master’s program in marketing management, aiming to develop a new generation of marketing leaders. It offers a holistic view of marketing as a system centered around the customer and focuses on creating value for them. Led by experienced practitioners from Ukraine and abroad, this renewed program is for marketers who want to design systematic marketing solutions, build magnetic brands, and lead effective marketing teams.