Define whether the statements are true or false according to the text

1. The Law of Ukraine “On Education” establishes a four level system of higher education.

2. The five year education gives a bachelor’s degree; graduates after four year studies receive a certificate of a specialist.

3. The first postgraduate qualification in Ukraine is a master’s degree.

4. The dissertation for a scientific degree of the Doctor of Sciences (Doktor Nauk) must make an original contribution to a certain field of science.

5. The Candidate of Sciences (a scientific degree of Kandidat Nauk) is the highest scientific degree in Ukraine.

6. The Diploma must not be recognized by the state.

3. Complete the following sentences consulting the text:

1. Requirements to the contents, scope and level of the educational and professional training in Ukraine are determined by ….

2. A large network of legal educational institutions has been established in Ukraine recently because….

3. The higher educational establishments (HEE) that train lawyers in Ukraine include: ….

4. Everybody has a possibility to continue his/her education and scientific research….

5. Higher education graduates are awarded qualifications of … and they are granted diplomas of ….

6. A public defence of the dissertation is held in the form of ….

4. Explain the words and word-combinations in your own words in English:

qualification requirements, legal educational institution (establishment), certificate of a specialist, higher education, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, postgraduate education.