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<aside> 💡 Administrative and Regulatory Questions

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<aside> 💡 Academic Development Question

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<aside> 💡 Research-Related Questions

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<aside> 💡 Personal and Psychological Support

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<aside> 💡 Career Development Questions

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<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Most Frequent Questions Asked

• Do I need to participate in the internal test or interview, if I have no English score?
• Can I apply for the US-Europe master program without TOEFL?
• Does the US-EU Joint program courses is from five Ukrainian universities?
• Is the master's diploma issued by NWU and which Ukrainian university?
• Is it 4 years for undergraduate and 1.3-1.5 years for master's degree?
• How many credits do I need to complete for the US-Ukraine joint course?
• Is there any original Ukrainian language and culture courses in the U.S.-EU joint course?
• Can I use the adult self-study undergraduate diploma to apply for the master program?
• Is the master's program a research master's or a taught master's?
• Are graduation defense and internship online or offline? How to arrange the operation?
• When is the application deadline?
• How long is the study time for traditional preparatory courses?
• When does the U.S.-Ukraine joint course start?
• Are there any fees other than the Documentation Fee and Tuition Fee?
• What is the process of application and university registration?
• Is there a GPA requirement for the undergraduate graduation results of this program?
• Do high school, vocational high school, and junior college students all need to enter the undergraduate program for 4 years before applying for the master program?
• I only have a junior college degree, can I directly apply for a master's degree?
• Is the class schedule the same as that of local students?
• How do I contact the teacher?
• Will poor test scores affect my graduation?
• If the Ukrainian war is over, will you go back to school? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Common Questions for Ph.D. Program Applications

• Do I need an English language proficiency test?
• Are the courses taught in Ukrainian or English?
• Do I need to apply to both schools for the US-EU joint program?
• Where do I pay the tuition fees?
• Do I need to leave the country if the war ends </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Research-Related Questions

• Is my research direction reasonable and promising?
• How do I choose a research topic with academic value?
• Which research methods are suitable for my topic?
• How should I design an experiment or survey?
• What is the best method for data collection?
• How do I process and analyze my data?
• How do I conduct an effective literature review?
• What key literature resources should I consult? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Academic Development Question

• How do I write a high-quality academic paper?
• Which journals are suitable for submission?
• How do I present my research at an academic conference?
• Which academic conferences should I attend to benefit my research and career development?
• How should I plan my research time?
• How do I balance research with other academic tasks? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Career Development Questions

• How should I plan my academic or career path?
• What career paths are suitable for Ph.D. graduates?
• How do I prepare application materials for academic positions?
• Should I consider non-academic positions? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Personal and Psychological Support

• How do I cope with the stress and challenges of Ph.D. research?
• How do I maintain mental health and a positive mindset?
• How do I communicate effectively with my advisor?
• What should I do if I encounter communication problems with my advisor? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Administrative and Regulatory Questions

• What are the specific requirements for a Ph.D. degree from the school and college?
• Can I change my thesis topic after it has been approved by my advisor?
• What courses and exams do I need to complete?
• How do I prepare for my Ph.D. thesis defense?
• What is the specific graduation process? </aside>