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The list of documents that must be submitted to obtain an academic leave may differ slightly, depending on the educational institution.

Clause 20 of the first part of Article 62 of the Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education" provides for the right of a person studying at a higher education institution to take an academic leave or a break in studies while preserving the individual rights of a student of higher education, as well as to resume studies in accordance with the procedure established by the central body executive power in the field of education and science.

In accordance with the second part of Article 46 of the said law, a student of higher education has the right to a break in studies due to circumstances that make it impossible to complete the educational (scientific) program (due to health, conscription for military service in the event of losing the right to postponement from her, family circumstances, etc.). Such persons are granted academic leave in accordance with the established procedure. Study or internship in educational and scientific institutions (including foreign countries) may be grounds for a break in studies, unless otherwise stipulated by international acts or agreements between institutions of higher education. Part five of the same article establishes that the procedure for expulsion (interruption of studies, renewal and transfer of persons studying in institutions of higher education, as well as the procedure for granting them academic leave is determined by the regulation approved by the central executive body in the field of education and science. Corresponding the draft act was developed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, it is undergoing internal approval in the structural units of the Ministry of Education and Science.

By the letter of the Ministry of Education and Culture of April 23, 2018 No. 1/9-257, higher education institutions were recommended until the new act enters into force to be temporarily guided by the provisions of the Regulation on academic leaves and retraining in higher education institutions, approved by the joint order of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture of June 6, 1996 No. 191/153, registered in the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on June 24, 1996 under No. 325/1350, in the part that does not contradict the Laws of Ukraine "On Higher Education" and "On Education".

Since the procedure for granting an academic leave in different educational institutions may have certain differences, it is first necessary to consult with the dean's office of the educational institution or the admissions office (office) of the director of the vocational pre-higher education institution.