How to keep studying during the Ukraine situation
How to keep studying during the Ukraine situation
As part of responding to higher education in emergencies, this page aims to serve as a collection of various initiatives and resources developed to assist Ukrainian students and academics and help ensure their safety and access to higher education.
You can learn more about the Ukraine emergency here.
According to the latest available data, it is estimated that 83% of Ukrainian youth between the ages of 18-24 were enrolled in higher education (UIS, 2014). Since the start of the war, academic institutions in Ukraine have been shut down. Many in the higher education community have already mobilized in response to the Ukraine situation – opening dormitories as temporary housing, creating scholarship places for refugee students, delivering language classes and more.
The following list contains higher education resources and initiatives for students and academics affected by the situation in Ukraine.
This list of resources includes links to other websites that are owned and operated by third parties, not under the control of UNHCR. UNHCR is not responsible for the content of any linked site.
General resources and initiatives
Collection of resources and initiatives
- Aseees (Association for Slavic, Eastern European & Eurasian Studies) – Resources to help displaced scholars from UkraineLink is external
- Council of Europe – Educational initiatives of Member StatesLink is external
- Erudera – List of Universities Helping Ukrainian StudentsLink is external
- European Commission – ERA4Ukraine - Initiative to support researchers of UkraineLink is external
- European Students' Union – Information and advocacy resources to help students in UkraineLink is external
- European University Foundation / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / European Commission – Student support centreLink is external
- Inspireurope – Support for Ukraine’s Scholars & Students - SAR EuropeLink is external
- Scholars at Risk – Resources for individuals affected by the crisis in UkraineLink is external
Scholarships, Job Offers and Research Fellowships
- European Commission – Horizon for Ukraine - Opportunities in Horizon-funded research & innovation projectsLink is external
- European Commission – EURAXESS portal - Science4Refugees: Refugee-friendly internships, part-time and full-time jobsLink is external
- European Digital SME Alliance – Digital Opportunities - ICT Jobs and Skills for RefugeesLink is external
- European Research Council – Job offers in ERC-funded research teamsLink is external
- European University Association – Support Offers to Ukrainian students and academicsLink is external
- Science for Ukraine – Community group: Information about opportunities at educational institutionsLink is external
- Ukrainian Global University – World’s Best Educational Opportunities to Rebuild UkraineLink is external
- UNHCR – Scholarship Opportunities for Refugees Portal
Other Tools and Procedures
- Council of Europe – European Qualifications Passport for RefugeesLink is external
- European Commission / Council of Europe / UNESCO – ENIC-Naric Networks: Information about the education systems and assessment and recognition proceduresLink is external
- Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science – Procedure for Ukrainian students to follow if their secondary education certificate has been lostLink is external
According to the latest available data, it is estimated that 83% of Ukrainian youth between the ages of 18-24 were enrolled in higher education (UIS, 2014). Since the start of the war, academic institutions in Ukraine have been shut down. Many in the higher education community have already mobilized in response to the Ukraine situation – opening dormitories as temporary housing, creating scholarship places for refugee students, delivering language classes and more.
The following list contains higher education resources and initiatives for students and academics affected by the situation in Ukraine.
This list of resources includes links to other websites that are owned and operated by third parties, not under the control of UNHCR. UNHCR is not responsible for the content of any linked site.
General resources and initiatives
Collection of resources and initiatives
- Aseees (Association for Slavic, Eastern European & Eurasian Studies) – Resources to help displaced scholars from UkraineLink is external
- Council of Europe – Educational initiatives of Member StatesLink is external
- Erudera – List of Universities Helping Ukrainian StudentsLink is external
- European Commission – ERA4Ukraine - Initiative to support researchers of UkraineLink is external
- European Students' Union – Information and advocacy resources to help students in UkraineLink is external
- European University Foundation / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / European Commission – Student support centreLink is external
- Inspireurope – Support for Ukraine's Scholars & Students - SAR EuropeLink is external
- Scholars at Risk – Resources for individuals affected by the crisis in UkraineLink is external
Scholarships, Job Offers and Research Fellowships
- European Commission – Horizon for Ukraine - Opportunities in Horizon-funded research & innovation projectsLink is external
- European Commission – EURAXESS portal - Science4Refugees: Refugee-friendly internships, part-time and full-time jobsLink is external
- European Digital SME Alliance – Digital Opportunities - ICT Jobs and Skills for RefugeesLink is external
- European Research Council – Job offers in ERC-funded research teamsLink is external
- European University Association – Support Offers to Ukrainian students and academicsLink is external
- Science for Ukraine – Community group: Information about opportunities at educational institutionsLink is external
- Ukrainian Global University – World's Best Educational Opportunities to Rebuild UkraineLink is external
- UNHCR – Scholarship Opportunities for Refugees Portal
Other Tools and Procedures
- Council of Europe – European Qualifications Passport for RefugeesLink is external
- European Commission / Council of Europe / UNESCO – ENIC-Naric Networks: Information about the education systems and assessment and recognition proceduresLink is external
- Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science – Procedure for Ukrainian students to follow if their secondary education certificate has been lostLink is external
Country-specific resources and initiatives
Country-specific resources and initiatives
- Austrian Student Union - Essential information for Ukrainian students in AustriaLink is external
- Czech National Agency for International Education and Research - Scholarships for Ukrainian students at Czech universitiesLink is external
- Study in the Czech Republic â Information about scholarships for Ukrainian students and jobs for Ukrainian researchers, scientists and academicsLink is external
- Ministry of Higher Education - Information for Ukrainian students, teachers and researchers in FranceLink is external
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Orientation information for Ukrainian students and researchers in GermanyLink is external
- Tempus Public Foundation - Information for Ukrainian students in higher education about studying in HungaryLink is external
- Ministry of Education and Science - Information for students and scientists arriving from UkraineLink is external
- Refugee Support Network / UNICEF - How to support transitions to further education for refugee young people in the UKLink is external
- STAR (Student Action for Refugees) - Information for students affected by the invasion of UkraineLink is external
- Student Voices for Refugees / University Alliance for Refugees & At-Risk Migrants â Guide for Universities with information on challenges faced by refugees trying to access higher educationLink is external