The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is preparing to introduce a new "zero course" in universities.

This was announced by the Minister of Education and Science, Oksen Lisovyi, during a session in the Verkhovna Rada.

"We are working on a concept and a draft resolution regarding the "zero course" that will allow the admission of students who could not pass the NMT for various reasons, including educational losses or studying abroad," the minister stated.

Lisovyi also emphasized that admission to the zero course will be possible not only during the main period but also in winter or spring.

However, he noted that the training in this course should be aimed at preparing for the NMT to ensure a fair distribution of state resources.

According to him, university rectors support this initiative.

"I am confident that we will be able to attract many students, including those from abroad," Lisovyi added.

This year, 178,000 entrants have been enrolled in higher education institutions in Ukraine, with more than half receiving state financial support.