Information and Support Services for Ukrainian Students
Universities and non-university research institutions have reacted clearly and unitedly to the attack on Ukraine, emphasizing that they stand in full solidarity with Ukraine and that Putin's war cannot be justified by anything.
TU Dortmund University would like to support Ukrainian students to continue their studies in Dortmund. On this page you will find various support services and relevant contact points.
Current press releases and statements of TU Dortmund University
- Ukrainian students visit the University Alliance Ruhr (TU Dortmund University press release, 13 August 2022, German only)
- TU students support Ukrainian refugees (TU Dortmund University press release, 29 July 2022, German only)
- Association of Friends supports peace concert (TU Dortmund University press release, 3 June 2022)
- Solidarity with victims and those affected by the attack on Ukraine (Rectorate press release, 17 March 2022)
- "Science stands for peaceful coexistence" (Interview with Prof. Dr. Flatten, Vice President International Affairs, 11 March 2022)
- "A European public sphere is emerging that has long been missed" (Interview with Prof. Dr. Fengler, 7 March 2022).
Support Services provided by TU Dortmund University
- International students can contact the Open Office Hours of the International Office.
- For people with a refugee background, the Refugee Counseling and Integration Office of the International Office is the first point of contact for your questions regarding studying at TU Dortmund University.
- The Welcome Services are the point of contact for organizational questions and matters regarding a research stay at the TU Dortmund University.
- In case of financial emergencies, the aid fund of the AStA may be of help. Students of TU Dortmund University can get an interest-free loan up to a maximum of 2,000 euros to cover an emergency situation.
- The Psychological Student Counseling offers support to students, employees and researchers in difficult life situations.
Overview of Important Contacts and Information Services
- The portal Germany4Ukraine of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) summarizes information and support offers as well as questions and answers on the entry from Ukraine to Germany (available in Ukrainian, Russian, German and English).
- Information from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) on entering and staying in Germany (among others available in Russian, German and English).
Local:
- Relevant information on the Ukraine crisis from the Ministry for Children, Family, Refugees and Integration of the State of NRW (available in Ukrainian and German).
- Information and support services from the City of Dortmund regarding the war in Ukraine including information on residence regulations and social benefits for refugees from Ukraine (available in German, Ukrainian and Russian).
- For the refugees from Ukraine who have come to Dortmund, the Ruhr Nachrichten editorial team has put together a twelve-page ePaper to help them find their way around the city (available in German and Ukrainian).
- FAQ of the Dortmund network for refugees (nett.werkzeug) on the topic of refugees from Ukraine (available in German and Ukrainian).
- The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) has established the National Academic Contact Point Ukraine. The platform offers comprehensive information and assistance for Ukrainian students and researchers (available in Ukrainian, German and English).
- Since 1 June 2022, Ukrainian students can receive financial support via the German Federal Training Assistance (the so-called BAföG) if they have or have applied for a residence permit in accordance with Section 24 Paragraph 1 of the Residence Act (available in German).
- The Society for Academic Study Preparation and Test Development (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung e. V. (g.a.s.t.)) supports Ukrainian refugees with various learning and testing offers (placement tests, German courses etc.) (available in Ukrainian, German and English).
- If you are interested in scholarships, you may be able to find suitable support options with the help of the scholarship database by the DAAD (available in German and English).
- The UA Talents job platform for refugees from Ukraine brings together job seekers and employers in Europe (available in Ukrainian and English).
- Refugees from Ukraine (Ukrainians and third-country nationals) can receive support for career orientation and labor market integration via the work4you project (in Ukrainian, German, English and Russian).
- The website Kreuzworträtsel.de provides a free German - Ukrainian dictionary for everyday vocabulary (in Ukrainian and German).
- The website Buchstaben.com provides a free learning booklet German - Ukrainian for the basics of the German language (in Ukrainian and German).
- The website Kreuzwortraetsel.de provides a free vocabulary puzzle booklet German - Ukrainian for learning German in a playful way (in Ukrainian and German).
Project for Language Support for Children
The project "Sprache verbindet", organized by Dortmund's Rotary Clubs, enables individual language support in German for primary school children in need of support. Through playful learning, the German language is taught and a foundation is laid for success at school and at work. This requires so-called "scouts", pupils and students who introduce the participating children to the German language. Scouts visit the children in their families for one to two hours per week and respond to their individual needs.
Scouts are currently being sought - e.g. for children who have fled from Ukraine! Students who get involved in this project receive remuneration and a certificate for their work, as well as insights into other languages and cultures, and can gain valuable experience themselves. As members of the TU Dortmund they can make their own contribution to successful integration. You can find out more details about the project in this short presentation (in German). If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact TU Dortmund University Sustainability Office.
Supporting refugees from Ukraine with labor market integration
The project work4you, an initiative of Joblinge e.V., provides contact via a matching platform between refugees from Ukraine and volunteer mentors, who support the refugees in vocational orientation and labor market integration. Experience in this field is not a prerequisite. A training course is offered, as well as further training and exchange opportunities free of charge for mentors. A team of professional advisors is available to answer any questions. Further relevant information can be found on the project website.