2002–03 Vyshcha Liha
The 2002–03 Vyshcha Liha season was the 12th since its establishment. FC Shakhtar Donetsk were the defending champions.
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.