Education in Cape Verde for Ukraine citizenship

    Higher education in Cape Verde includes the following degrees: bachelor's degree (4 years), master's degree (2 years), doctoral degree (1 year).

    Most of the professionals in Cape Verde are college graduates with diplomas from American and European universities.

    Local universities are Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde and University of Cape Verde. There are also several Institutes of Engineering and Marine Technology, as well as training for nurses and teachers.

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    Foreign nationals are also required to pre-register on the EASE online platform five days before entering Cape Verde for study purposes.

    To study at a university in Cape Verde for more than 1 year, you will need a residence visa.

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    Requirements for admission to universities in Cape Verde

    To be eligible for admission, you need to have the following average scores. In Cape Verde's system, the minimum average score is 13 on a 20-point grading scale. Or equivalent in the US system: a "B" average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale.

    Please remember that the IELTS score (the English language proficiency test required to study in Cape Verde) must also be included in the application.

    After the institute reviews the application, you may or may not be included in the list of applicants. In case of a positive decision, you will receive a letter of acceptance from the educational institution of Cape Verde. After receiving it, you can continue applying for a visa.

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    A student visa enables a foreign national to immigrate to Cape Verde on a temporary basis to complete a study program in the country.

    Required documents for obtaining a Cape Verde student visa:

• Valid passport
• Invitation letter from the university
• Two color photos
• Visa processing fee
• Short-term residence permit.

    To obtain a Cape Verde student visa, you must meet the following criteria:

• An acceptance letter confirming that the applicant has been offered a full-time place at the educational institution must be submitted.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate proof of sufficient funds to support themselves in the country.
• It is necessary to confirm that the cost of the course has been paid in full.
• It is necessary to obtain private health insurance and provide documented evidence of this.
• The applicant must have a clear intention to return to their country after the study period.

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    Can a student combine study and work in Cape Verde?

    If you are a foreign student or intern coming to Cape Verde to study, you must have a Study and Work Permit, or participate in “The Work Holiday” program in order to work legally. It is a criminal offense to work in Cape Verde without a work permit.

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    Is it possible to get a scholarship to study in Cape Verde?

    International awards for Cape Verde, offered by worldwide universities and educational organizations, support students in higher education. The scholarships are designed to reward students who have been offered a place to study in Cape Verde and who can clearly and succinctly explain how studying here will help them make an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of study and to society as a whole. Scholarship applicants are reviewed at monthly committees and the most successful receive an award of £4,000, £6,000 or £10,000 per year of study.