Graduating from UWC is just the beginning of a lifelong journey.
UWC students leave with more than lasting friendships and an education — they graduate with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, a globally recognised qualification that opens doors to top universities around the world. Most UWC graduates also receive university scholarships, including those offered through partnerships with leading institutions that value the UWC experience.
UWC alumni from Ukraine go on to attend top institutions at home and abroad, including:
Attending a university abroad
Many UWC Ukraine alumni go on to pursue their bachelor’s degrees at universities around the world — most commonly in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Canada. Every UWC school offers dedicated university guidance, with experienced college counselors who support students through every stage of the application and scholarship process. In addition, students often benefit from the mentorship of UWC alumni, who share insights, advice, and encouragement based on their own experiences.
American institutions are particularly popular: a number of liberal arts colleges offer full scholarships exclusively to UWC graduates. For example, St. John’s College awards an unconditional full scholarship to every admitted UWC student, and St. Olaf College similarly guarantees comprehensive support specifically to our alumni.
Our graduates also have exclusive access to the Davis United World College Scholars Program, the world’s largest privately funded scholarship fund. Through this program, UWC alumni from over 160 countries, including Ukraine, each year receive scholarships at over 100 partner colleges and universities in the United States, from small liberal arts schools to the Ivy League institutions.
Learn more about the Davis UWC Scholars Program
Attending a Ukrainian university
UWC graduates also have an option to continue their education in Ukraine, although the process may be slightly more complex. The International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma has historically not been officially recognized for admission to Ukrainian universities, so the students would either need to go through the diploma verification process outlined by the Ministry of Education or, more realistically, complete schooling in Ukraine and take the NMT exam.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has recently announced plans to begin recognizing secondary school diplomas issued abroad as part of a broader effort to encourage young Ukrainians to return, and while this is a promising development that may simplify the IB diploma recognition, the exact procedures and timelines remain unclear. We recommend that students in this situation contact the Ministry of Education directly to obtain up-to-date guidance and determine the best path forward.
Read the government’s guidance on the diploma recognitionLong-term impact
The value of a UWC education goes far beyond academics. Whether they go on to study, work, or volunteer, UWC graduates carry with them the mission and values of UWC: a commitment to peace, sustainability, and making a difference.
Over the years, many of our students have returned to Ukraine with the academic and personal growth they gained at UWC, bringing a global perspective to their communities and becoming leaders in their fields. Others work to promote UWC values around the globe, creating positive change and showing that the UWC journey doesn’t end at graduation; it is only just beginning.
Among our Ukrainian alumni are startup and charity founders, artists, educators, professionals working across finance, consulting, technology, and international organizations. Many of them are not only building impressive global careers but also finding meaningful ways to support Ukraine — through innovation, advocacy, and public service. We invite you to explore their stories by clicking the link below.