Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University
Odesa, Ukraine
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1865
Overview
Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University (ONU) is a public research university in Odesa, Ukraine, established in 1865 as the Imperial Novorossiysk University. It is the oldest and largest university in southern Ukraine, operating under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The university comprises 12 faculties offering programs at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels across natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, law, and more.
Fields of study
- Biology
- Geography
- Geology
- Economics
- Law
- History
- Philology
- Journalism
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Information Technologies
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Management
- Computer Science
- Biotechnology
- Hydrometeorology
- Ecology
- Philosophy
- Education
Accreditation: НАЗЯВО (National Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education of Ukraine)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- vstup@onu.edu.ua
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Biology (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Chemistry (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in History and Archaeology (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in International Economic Relations (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Management (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Philology (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Philosophy (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Physics and Astronomy (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Political Science (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD in Psychology (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.