Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS) is the only cross-denominational seminary in the former Soviet Union that has European accreditation for its bachelor’s and master’s degree programms. In 1998, the seminary received institutional accreditation from the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE) as a institution providing higher education.
The following programs were accredited:
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Applied Theology. Bachelor's Degree, On Campus Mode, EQF Level 6 (accredited in 2009)
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Applied Theology. Bachelor's Degree, Distance Learning Mode, EQF Level 6 (2010)
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Transformational Leadership. Master's Degree, Distance Learning Mode, EQF Level 7 (2015)
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Urban Mission. Master's Degree, Distance Learning Mode, EQF Level 7 (2021)
Please follow the link for more information on accreditation.
European Council for Theological Education (ECTE) has been included in the European Quality Assurance Register in Higher Education (EQAR).
The main task of this register is to facilitate the recognition in a particular country of the EU of diplomas, qualifications and academic degrees obtained in another EU country. Agencies included in the EQAR register are recognised in Ukraine by the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
The ECTE accreditation indicates that the educational opportunities offered by UETS meet the European standards and recommendations for higher education and confirm the level of educational opportunities in accordance with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Please follow the link for more information on the accreditation policy of ECTE.
Moreover, a European diploma gives you the opportunity to continue your studies in Europe and the USA and provides a number of further benefits.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Licence
UETS provides educational services in accordance with the licence approved by the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 103-l of 20.02.24.
The licence was issued for the first level of educational qualification (“Bachelor’s”) in the speciality “Theology”.
The following programs are licensed:
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Applied Theology. Bachelor's Degree, On-Campus Mode. Licensed in 2024
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Applied Theology. Bachelor's Degree, Distance Learning Mode, Licensed in 2024
The licence from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine gives students the opportunity to:
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Obtain a state-issued diploma
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Continue their education at Master's level programs in other higher education institutions of Ukraine;
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Provides greater opportunities for employment in the fields of research and teaching, employment as a specialist in religious matters for the media, advisers in various institutions and departments, charitable and public organisations, chaplaincy, etc.