Why choose JVI
Space and EW reconnaissance
The only higher education institution in Ukraine that trains space reconnaissance officers, electronic warfare specialists and UAV operators — including for the Foreign Intelligence Service and the State Space Agency.
Full state support
Cadets receive full state support: accommodation, meals, uniforms and medical care.
Unique technical fields
Training covers reconnaissance, electronic warfare, space systems, information protection and unmanned systems.
Modern training facilities
The official JVI website specifically highlights laboratories, simulators, technical training grounds, multimedia classrooms and samples of weapons and military equipment.
Driving training and stipend
The admissions page lists a driving licence and a stipend of up to UAH 20,000 during studies.
Guaranteed employment
The admissions page promises a desired position after graduation and the start of an officer's career with a salary from UAH 25,000.
JVI in numbers
History of JVI
The Zhytomyr Military Institute named after S. P. Korolov (JVI) presents itself as a unique higher education institution that trains highly skilled specialists in operating complex technical systems, cutting-edge robotic weapon systems and IT technologies.
The official JVI website emphasizes that it is the only multidisciplinary, multi-branch and inter-agency higher military educational institution of this kind in Ukraine, training specialists not only for all branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also for other state security and defense agencies.
JVI cadets study for 4 years for a bachelor's degree and an additional 2 years for a master's degree, after which they receive the military rank of "lieutenant" and are assigned to officer positions.
The institute has a modern material and technical base, an electronic library, specialized laboratories, simulators, technical training grounds with samples of weapons and military equipment, and its own museum with halls dedicated to the institute's history and the defense of Ukraine.
Faculties and specialties
Faculty of Professional Military Education "Leadership School"
- tactics
- fire training
- combat support and daily operations
- foreign languages
- military leadership and management
Faculty of Information Technologies and Engineering
- G3 Electrical Engineering
- G5 Electronics and Radio Engineering
- G7 Automation and Robotics
- F5 Cybersecurity and Information Protection
Faculty of Technical Reconnaissance
- space reconnaissance specialists
- spacecraft control
- electronic reconnaissance and special radio communications
Faculty of State Secrets Protection and Information Warfare
- state secrets protection and information security
- information warfare
- electronic warfare
Faculty of Unmanned Systems
- robotic equipment automation
- reconnaissance unmanned systems
- combat unmanned systems
- counter-UAS
How to Enroll
Review the admission rules and choose your enrollment path
What to check: the official admission rules PDF in the "For Applicants" section; the document submission procedure for the "Cadet" track for civilian youth and lyceum graduates; the document submission procedure for the "Cadet" track for contract servicemembers; the enrollment procedure for part-time study for privates, sergeants and warrant officers.
Prepare your documents and stay in touch with the admissions board
Admissions board contacts: +38 (0412) 41-51-66, +38 (067) 450-25-57, +38 (093) 450-25-57, [email protected]. An applicant questionnaire is available via a separate Google Form on the admissions page.
Complete the competitive stages and follow official updates
Guidance for applicants: review the entrance-test programme used to assess the general education level of bachelor's degree candidates; check the regulations on the admissions and appeals boards; for postgraduate (ad'yunktura) studies, Annex 6 to the 2026 admission rules is published separately; verify the current-year requirements each year; rely only on the institute's official sources for final decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the programme last?
4 years for a bachelor's degree, plus an additional 2 years for a master's degree.
What rank do graduates receive?
Upon graduation, cadets receive the military rank of "lieutenant".
Is education at JVI free of charge?
Yes, the official JVI admissions page explicitly lists free education as one of the institute's advantages.
What does state support include?
Accommodation, meals, military uniforms, medical care and other basic elements of cadet support.
Is there a stipend during studies?
Yes, the admissions page states a stipend of up to UAH 20,000.
What social guarantees does the admissions page highlight?
Compensation for rented housing, leave with an additional health-recovery payment, financial assistance, free travel, and sanatorium and spa treatment.
What fields of study is JVI best known for?
Electronic reconnaissance, space reconnaissance, information protection, electronic warfare and unmanned systems.
Are there separate enrollment paths for different categories of applicants?
Yes. Separate procedures are provided for civilian youth and lyceum graduates, for contract servicemembers, and for part-time study enrollment.
Where do cadets live?
The official website mentions modern barracks for male cadets and an improved-type dormitory for female cadets.
Where can I find current admission conditions?
In the "For Applicants" section of the official JVI website and by direct contact with the admissions board.
