In 2025, in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Education and Science № 168, in order to enroll in a master's or bachelor's degree, an applicant must write a motivation letter. It is attached together with the application for admission.
ICTV Facts found out whether it is possible to submit the same motivation letter to different educational institutions.
Is it possible to submit the same motivation letter to several universities?
At first glance, it may seem that a universal motivation letter will save time, but in fact, it can work against the applicant.
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Why you shouldn't submit identical motivation letters:
- Each university or institute has its own characteristics, values, and curriculum. A generic letter shows that you have not put in enough effort to show your interest in that particular institution.
- A generic letter may not contain information that is important for a specific institution. For example, if you are applying to two faculties with different majors, your motivation letter should be tailored to each of them.
- The admissions committee may get the impression that the applicant is sending out letters without choosing the institution that he is really interested in.
Requirements for motivation letters
To write a letter that will attract the attention of the admissions committee, you need to adhere to the requirements of a particular university. In order to familiarize yourself with the requirements for motivation letters, you need to fill out an application and in the lower right corner in In the applicant's account, click on the Motivation letter and see the Requirements .
It is worth noting that different applications must be submitted for different competitive proposals. Motivational letters must differ in content. Strictly adhere to the requirements of the educational institution, because they differ significantly not only in structure, content, but also in the number of characters.
How to write a motivation letter
Carefully research the admissions requirements, curriculum features, and values of each university or institution.
Focus on those achievements, interests and experiences that are directly related to your chosen specialty and correspond to the profile of the educational institution.
Explain why this particular university or institute interests you and why you believe that you can successfully study here.
Please refer to a specific faculty or program of study, using keywords from the curriculum description.
Creating a unique motivation letter for each educational institution takes time and effort. An individual approach demonstrates interest in studying at this particular institution and increases the chances of admission.
