Ukraine has summarized the results of the "zero course"—a specialized preparatory program for applicants from temporarily occupied territories. As of July, 811 individuals completed this adaptive training, including 154 graduates directly from occupied areas. The project helps youth bridge educational gaps ahead of admission by providing academic support, free accommodation, and a stipend from the Ministry of Education and Science.

Overall demand for Ukrainian higher education among youth from occupied regions continues to grow. More than 7,100 applicants submitted over 26,700 applications under the preferential Quota-2. The Ministry of Education and Science notes that this positive trend proves the effectiveness of updated admission rules and expands access to Ukrainian universities.

To remove bureaucratic obstacles on the path to learning, the state has significantly simplified the admissions process. Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative and a network of 217 educational centers, students can begin university studies even without official Ukrainian documents. Applicants simply fill out an educational declaration, while formal documents can be restored directly during their studies.

Quota-2 serves as the main financial guarantee for quality education, reserving at least 10% of tuition-free places in higher education institutions for applicants from occupied territories. For relocated universities and those in frontline regions, this quota rises to 40%, creating optimal conditions for integrating youth into the Ukrainian educational space.