With the start of the academic year, students at Ukrainian universities are actively searching for housing, and the choice between renting an apartment and living in a dormitory becomes particularly relevant. The cost of living in student dormitories depends on several factors, including the size of the room, the number of roommates, the type of building, and utility rates. The university administration makes decisions regarding prices, coordinating tariffs with the student union committee. In some higher education institutions, the cost of living cannot exceed 40% of the scholarship amount.
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Kyiv Dormitories: Current Prices and Payment Features
In 2025, the cost of living in the dormitories of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute increased by approximately 15%. The cheapest options are corridor-type dormitories (Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8), where the price is 800 hryvnias per month for four people in a room. Block-type dormitories (Nos. 10, 15, 16) cost students 1,186 hryvnias per month. The most expensive option is dormitory No. 5, where the price is 1,603 hryvnias for four people, and for single occupancy, one must pay 5,605 hryvnias per month.
For students of Taras Shevchenko National University, the cost of living starts at 750 hryvnias per month (with the presence of electric meters). In dormitories with improved conditions, the price is 1,427 hryvnias, while in the dormitory for postgraduate education, it is 2,220 hryvnias per month.
The cost of living in the dormitories of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture is 960 hryvnias per month, but payment must be made for 10 months in advance. At Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, prices range from 770 to 1,150 hryvnias per month, also with mandatory payment for 10 months in advance.
Living in Lviv and Kharkiv: Price and Condition Comparison
In Lviv, students at Lviv Polytechnic, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, and the National Forestry University of Ukraine pay the same amount for dormitory accommodation — 800 hryvnias per month. At the same time, for postgraduate students and part-time students at Ivan Franko National University, the cost rises to 1,920 hryvnias.
In the dormitories of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, the fee for students is set at 800 hryvnias per month, while for postgraduate students, it is 1,500 hryvnias.
In Kharkiv, students and postgraduate students at Karazin University can expect 5,889 available spots in dormitories. The cost of living here is 800 hryvnias per month. Rooms are designed for 3-4 people, and each floor has kitchens, restrooms, and shower rooms. Residents also have access to specially equipped rooms with washing machines.
“The amount depends on the size of the room, the number of roommates, and the cost of utilities. In some higher education institutions, the fee is limited — it cannot exceed 40% of the scholarship amount.”
Thus, the prices for living in the dormitories of universities in Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv in 2025 remain quite affordable, although they vary significantly depending on the educational institution, type of dormitory, and living conditions.