The 2002–03 Ukrainian Second League was the 12th season of 3rd level professional football in Ukraine.
The competitions were divided into three groups according to geographical location in the country – A is western Ukraine, B is southern Ukraine and Crimea, and C is eastern Ukraine.
The groups were won respectively by FC LUKOR Kalush, FC Nafkom-Academia Irpin and FC Zorya Luhansk.
The following team was promoted from the 2002 Ukrainian Football Amateur League: The 2001 Ukrainian Football Amateur League participant: Also, one more club was admitted additionally: