Individuals with completed secondary education may become non-degree students. Admission is granted without a competitive score or entrance examinations. To become a non-degree student:

1. Select a desired course or module from VDK study programmes.
2. Submit an application to the college.
3. Sign a non-degree student study agreement.
4. Admission is subject to availability of places in the selected courses.

Tuition fees apply only to the selected courses or modules, not to the full study programme. Fees are determined individually, taking into account:

1. The scope of the selected course (in credits);
2. The study format;
3. The type of course (theoretical / practical).

Non-degree studies are not state-funded; therefore, scholarships and tuition fee reimbursement do not apply.

A non-degree student attends lectures together with degree students according to the approved schedule. They participate in practical classes, workshops, or projects (if included in the course). The study format may be in-person, remote, or blended, depending on the course. At the end of the course, knowledge may be assessed according to the course requirements. Upon completion, the college may issue a certificate for the completed course.

1. School leavers who were unable to pass their final examinations or gain immediate admission to a degree programme. As a non-degree student, you can start studying a selected course, attend lectures with your future cohort, and avoid losing an academic year.
2. Those wishing to try out studies before making a final decision — to explore the study content, lecturers, and study environment.
3. Those seeking to supplement or update their professional competencies by studying individual courses without committing to a full degree programme.
4. Those who already hold higher or vocational education qualifications but wish to purposefully deepen their knowledge in a specific field.