2002–03 Vyshcha Liha

Teams

Promotions

• Volyn-1 Lutsk, the winners of the 2001–02 Ukrainian First League – '
• Chornomorets Odesa, the runners-up of the 2001–02 Ukrainian First League – '
• Obolon Kyiv, the third placed of the 2001–02 Ukrainian First League –

  Renamed

• On 22 July 2002 SC Volyn-1 Lutsk changed its name to FC Volyn Lutsk.
• 17 December 2002 FC Metalurh Mariupol changed its name to FC Illichivets Mariupol.
• 25 February 2003 FC Polihraftekhnika Oleksandriya changed its name to FC Oleksandriya.

  Location

Final standings

Top goal scorers