Engineering in Lviv 2026 | Lviv Polytechnic & IT Industry

Overview

Lviv Polytechnic National University was founded in 1816 — it is Ukraine's oldest technical university. Located in a UNESCO World Heritage city, it offers engineering, IT, architecture and applied sciences programs in a campus environment unlike any other in Eastern Europe.

Lviv has a thriving IT industry with companies like SoftServe, Intellias and EPAM having significant Lviv offices. Lviv Polytechnic graduates are heavily recruited by these firms.

Lviv is widely considered Ukraine's IT capital per capita — the city has the highest density of IT professionals relative to its population of any city in the country. Engineering graduates from Lviv Polytechnic walk into a job market that is extremely receptive.

Key Facts

Lviv Polytechnic: founded 1816, Ukraine's oldest technical university
Lviv: Ukraine's IT capital per capita
SoftServe, Intellias, EPAM recruit directly from campus
Fees €2,000–3,000/yr
UNESCO World Heritage city campus environment
Strong computer engineering and software development programs

Fees at a Glance

Program	Duration	Annual Fee
BSc Engineering (Lviv Polytechnic)	4 years	€2,000–3,000
BSc Computer Science (Lviv Polytechnic)	4 years	€2,000–3,000

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❓ FAQ

Is Lviv Polytechnic well-regarded? +

Yes. Founded 1816, it is one of the most historically significant technical universities in Eastern Europe with a strong engineering tradition.

Is Lviv good for IT careers? +

Excellent. Lviv has the highest density of IT professionals per capita in Ukraine. Major IT companies including SoftServe HQ are in Lviv.

Is Lviv safe? +

Yes. Lviv is consistently rated the safest major city in Ukraine for international students.

What is student life like in Lviv? +

Excellent. Lviv is Ukraine's most cosmopolitan and culturally rich city. UNESCO Old Town, hundreds of cafés, strong arts scene and very active student culture.

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Which Ukrainian universities are strongest for engineering and IT? +

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) is Ukraine flagship for engineering, IT, computer science and aerospace. Other strong options: National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic, Lviv Polytechnic, National Aviation University. KPI has partnerships with Samsung, Huawei, Siemens.

Are Ukrainian engineering degrees recognized in the EU and US? +

Yes — through Bologna Process (ECTS transferable across EHEA) and bilateral degree-recognition agreements. For Chartered Engineer or PE licensing, requirements vary by country — typically credential evaluation plus a local professional exam.

What are career prospects after graduation? +

Ukrainian engineering and IT graduates are widely employed across the EU (Poland, Germany, Czechia), the US (remote-first roles), and the Ukrainian outsourcing sector (EPAM, SoftServe, GlobalLogic, Luxoft). KPI graduates have particularly strong placement rates at major technology firms.

Engineering in Lviv — Lviv Polytechnic