BAYHOST - Coordination office for Ukraine

The BAYHOST coordination office for Ukraine supports refugee lecturers, researchers and university managers from Ukraine in finding mentors for an internship at a Bavarian institute of higher education. 
In the framework of an internship the lecturers, researchers and university managers from Ukraine get to know the field of work they have been working in in Ukraine at a Bavarian university over a certain period of time. A mentor of a Bavarian university is there to support them. 
An internship can include different modules:

• Attending lectures 
• The mentors explain their field of work to the intern.
• Taking part in team meetings, conferences and projects
• Active involvement, e.g. by holding a guest lecture or a presentation about the corresponding field of work in Ukraine
• Support in establishing cooperation with the intern’s university in Ukraine
• Continuation of the intern’s research by using the resources at the host university in Bavaria (library, laboratory)

The aim of the internship is to receive a professional training that will be most of all useful for the further professional career in Ukraine and that can be acknowledged in Ukraine. If necessary, it can also facilitate the access to the German job market and / or cooperation between Germany and Ukraine in higher education. 
At the end of the internship the interns receive a certificate describing the experience they have gained. 
Requirements: 

• Good command of English or German language
• At least one year of work experience at a university or research institute in Ukraine

Please contact us if you are interested in doing an internship at a Bavarian university or if you would like to support a colleague from Ukraine as a mentor. 

Contact person:
Ms. Olja Kovalenko
E-Mail: kovalenko[at]bayhost.de
Phone: +49 89 9547 4067

Bavarian Emergency Fund for Ukrainian Students and Researchers. Further information

Informational brochure of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for international students, postgraduates, and scientists who are interested in a research stay in Germany. "Funding your research in Germany" by research-in-germany.org

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) supports scientists who had to escape from their home countries. Through the new Sonderprogramm für die Ukraine now researchers in Ukraine can receive funding as well. Further information

The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training BIBB supports refugees from Ukraine on their way into work and training in Germany. Students and academics are invited to apply at BIBB for an internship or to continue their research as guest researchers. Further information

The  German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). National Academic Contact Point Ukraine. Further information

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Students at Risk: Hilde Domin-Programm. For students and PhD students. Further Information

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft: with 85 research institutes and facilities Max-Planck-Society offers various internships, fellowships and jobs to students and researchers from all fields. Further information

Applicant portal for researchers from Ukraine. Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. Go to the portal

Rapid assistance for refugee scientists. Federal Association for University Communication. Further Information

Gerda Henkel Stiftung. Support for researchers from Ukraine. Further Information

Academy in Exile. Courses, workshops and conferences for connecting an reflecting as well as fellowships for researchers at risk Further Information

Science Bridge for Ukraine. Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS). Scientists from Ukraine in the field of "Life Sciences" should be enabled to come to Germany, where they can do research, teach German students as well as their own students. Further Information

Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications issued by the "Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen" (Central Office for Foreign Education – ZAB). To the statement

Open Call for Proposal: COST Action Funding (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) for researchers and innovators of all science and technology fields. COST funding  covers the expenses of networking activities and can be used to fund events, Short-Term Scientific Missions, Training Schools, communication activities, and virtual networking tools. Application deadline 25 October 2023! Further information

The Science4Refugees initiative and EURAXESS portal provide research refugee friendly internships, part-time and full-time jobs, access to an European Research Community, as well as a complete range of information and support services on working and living in Europe. Further information

ERA4Ukraine. European Commission / Euraxess initiative to support researchers of Ukraine by providing an overview of all existing actions at European and national levels. Further Information

Horizon4Ukraine. European Commission. Funding & tender opportunities. Opportunities in Horizon-funded research & innovation projects. Further Information

MSCA4Ukraine fellowships for displaced researchers from Ukraine to be hosted at European organizations (EU and Horizon Europe countries). Further information

European Research Network on Signal Transduction (ERNEST). Emergency Fund for Ukrainian researchers. Further Information

Inspireurope - supporting researchers at risk. A growing compendium of fellowships and other direct support measures for Ukrainian scholars, researchers and students. SAR Europe Further information

ERC for Ukraine. Job offers in ERC-funded research teams. Go to the ERC

OeAD - Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Support measures for students and researchers from Ukraine. Further Information

House of Europe is an EU-funded programme fostering professional and creative exchange between Ukrainians the EU. The programme focuses on culture and creative industries, education, health, social entrepreneurship, media, and youth, for which various grants are available. Further information

Ukrainian Global University - a network of educational institutions, that join efforts to rebuild Ukraine by supporting Ukrainian high school and university students, scholars, tutors by providing them with scholarships, fellowships and postgraduate programs. Go to the network

Support for students & researchers from Ukraine. German-Ukrainian Academic Society: The UKRAINE Network Further Information 

List of Universities Helping Ukrainian Students go to the Platform

Chance-for-Science. Platform for fled scientists and German research institutions. Go to the platform

Science For Ukraine. Current help offers for Ukrainian students or researchers in need of jobs and accommodation abroad. Go to the platform

Labs supporting Ukrainian Scientists. Go to the platform 

EMBO list of life scientists across Europe and beyond offering to host Ukrainian researchers in their labs. Go to the platform

The Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA). A lifeline to academics at risk more

Further funding opportunities for researchers at risk. Compiled by the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation To the overview

IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship: The Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna offers Junior Visiting Fellowships for scholars who are currently pursuing their doctoral degree or obtained a PhD no more than 4 years ago. The program aims to describe, analyze, and influence the complex interplay of technology and humankind, envisaging a better society and life in the digitized era. Application deadline September 30! Further information

Ukrainian Short-Term Fellowships with the Federation of European Biochemical Societies, for active molecular life scientists resident in Ukraine or displaced as a result of war. Applications can be submitted any time. Further information. 

The Leopoldina Ukraine Distinguished Fellowship supports post-doctoral level scientists from Ukraine to work on an independent research project at a university or research institution in Germany. Applications can be submitted any time. Further information

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Scholarships and support for full-time students and doctoral candidates. Further Information

TUM Graduate School (TUM-GS) offers tailored Welcome Services and counseling for Ukranian Doctoral Candidates. Further Information

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg offers support for Ukrainian students, researchers, teachers and all members of FAU who are affected by the crisis. Go to the offers of the FAU

Fellowships and research stipends offered by the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute Further Information

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. Applicant portal for researchers from Ukraine, mainly for Phd students and postdocs working in the research fields of the HZDR - energy, health and matter. Further Information 

Leibniz Insitute for Jewish History and Culture – Simon Dubnow offers short-term fellowships for Ukrainian researchers of Jewish Studies/History for up to 3 months. Further Information

The Association of German Art Historians. Scholarship program for PhD students and postdocs from Ukraine. Further Information 

Institute of Technical Biocatalysis Hamburg University of Technology. Position for Ukrainian researcher in need. Further information

Helmholtz Center for Information Security. Young Researcher Internship Program open to applicants from Ukraine (prioritized screening efforts). Further Information

Berlin Mathematics Research Center MATH+ – special fellowship program for refugees from Ukraine. Further Information 

The Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition supports Ukrainian researchers fleeing from war in their home country with office space, access to the library, a stipend and support for searching accommodation. Furhter Information

List of individuals and institutionswho want to enable researchers threatened by the war in Ukraine to work at their institute. Some can help with their own funds; others can offer a joint application under the Philipp Schwartz Initiativeor other funding programmes Further information 

OpenHPI offers its infrastructure to help teachers from Ukraine to keep in touch with their students and to continue teaching online. openHPI is the educational Internet platform of the German Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam. Further information

UKRAINE Funding Line at the Ernst von Siemens Foundation for the Arts (ESVK) and the HERMANN REEMTSMA STIFTUNG. Further Information

The German Mathematical Society (DMV) aims to support mathematicians from Ukraine at all stages in their career who might consider a visiting position, scholarship or other forms of scientific long-term stays in Germany. Further information

Note: For some web pages there may not be an English or Ukrainian version.

One-year scholarship program sponsored by the Free State of Bavaria 2024/25: The scholarships are meant to finance postgraduate studies (i.e. master's programs), PhDs or one-year research sojourns at Bavarian higher education institutions. The one-year scholarship can be generally extended twice for up to 3 years. The scholarship is paid out monthly (934,- €). Application deadline December 01, 2023! Further Information

"Durchsetzer:innen gesucht!" scholarships by kreditkarten.com for refugee students. Refugees between the ages of 20 and 30 can apply for one of five scholarships, which amount to 1.500 Euro each for the winter semester 2024/25. Applications until March 31st 2024! Further information

German Academic Exchange Service e.V. (DAAD)

The DAAD offers flexible opportunities for academics from Ukraine:
In order to be able to support academics from Ukraine at short notice, the DAAD is making existing programs more flexible with the aim of

extending the stays of Ukrainians who are already in Germany in an uncomplicated way
enabling Ukrainians who have already been selected for a scholarship to start their scholarship at an earlier date
enabling former scholarship holders to be re-invited to Germany
being able to offer preparatory language and specialist courses as quickly and unbureaucratically as possible
enabling universities in DAAD-funded projects to flexibly use funds for academics from Ukraine.

In addition to the scholarship programs and the re-invitation of former scholarship holders, this applies above all to the programs

• Integra and PROFI
• STIBET
• Eastern partnerships

For details, please contact the DAAD department responsible for your program. Further Information

Students at Risk: Hilde Domin-Programm.

Students and doctoral candidates nominated and accepted under the programme will be enrolled in degree courses of any personal subject choice and according to individual qualifications and receive a scholarship sufficient to cover the necessary costs incurred during their study resp. research stay.

Further Information

National Academic Contact Point Ukraine

The National Academic Contact Point Ukraine is an initiative of the DAAD in cooperation with the BMBF, the KMK, the science ministries of the German states, and the Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany.

It is intended to serve as an initial orientation for Ukrainian students and academics in Germany’s higher education system so that they can continue their academic work or studies in safety as quickly as possible. The DAAD is responsible for implementing the Contact Point.

to the Contact Point

Digital Campus

The Digital Campus supports you with numerous offers on your way to studying in Germany. Find a lot of useful information about onSET, TestAS, TestDaF, Deutsch-Uni online! Various offers by the Society for Academic Study Perparation and Test Development (g.a.s.t.) are already available, more will be coming soon. 

to the Digital Campus 

National Agency for Erasmus+ in the German Academic Exchange Service (NA DAAD) 

Erasmus Mobility: Opportunities for Ukrainian Students and HEI staff in the Erasmus+ programme 

The general objective of the programme is to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion, to driving innovation, and to strengthening European identity and active citizenship.

Eligible incoming students:

• students who are currently enrolled at a Ukrainian university
• graduates, who completed their studies at a Ukrainian university during the last 12 months
• staff of Ukrainian institutions of higher education fleeing from the attack on Ukraine

further information in German 

general information on Erasmus+ for applicants from outside the EU

Online Linguistic Support

The Online Linguistic Support (OLS) is designed to assist Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps participants in improving their knowledge of the language in which they will work, study or volunteer abroad so that they can make the most out of this experience.

Further Information or go to learning platform 

German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)

The German Federal Environmental Foundation (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt) has launched a special program to support fellowships for Ukrainian university graduates in the field of environmental protection and nature conservation. The target group are graduates living in Ukraine or refugees with a good or very good master’s degree as well as PhD students. Good English and/or German language skills are required for application. The Fellowship allows for a six-to-twelve-month research and training stay in German research institutions, environmental authorities, NGOs or companies to gain experience in various fields of environmental and nature conservation. The Fellowship includes at least one intensive German language course. During the Fellowship, the DBU offers an extensive accompanying program consisting of seminars, professional events and workshops.

• Special program for master graduates from Ukraine: further education/research stay in Germany. More about the program

Albert Einstein Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) scholarship program for qualified refugee students to earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum  Further Information 

Support for students & researchers from Ukraine. Collection by the UKRAINE Network. Further information

Ukrainian Global University - a network of educational institutions, that join efforts to rebuild Ukraine by supporting Ukrainian high school and university students, scholars, tutors by providing them with scholarships, fellowships and postgraduate programs. Go to the network

The University of Regensburg is offering a guide for refugee students and academics who want to study or research at the UR. In addition, the university is offering a special German courses for Ukrainian students, who do not have any German proficiency yet. Further information

The Eastern Bavarian Technical University of Applied Sciences Regensburg offers Ukrainian students German language courses at beginner level as well as the possibility to apply as exchange students in order to attend university without the required language skills. Further information

The University of Passau provides information related to the Ukraine crisis as well as on support services and contact centres. Further information

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg offers support for Ukrainian students, researchers, teachers and all members of FAU who are affected by the crisis. Go to the offers of the FAU

The Nuremberg Institute of Technology offers English-language Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and support for international students through Welcome Services as well as German courses. Currently, Lions Club Nürnberg Noris finances scholarships for DSH courses on level B2 and C1 - application deadline 22.07.2023! Further information

In addition to counseling, German courses and individual scholarships, Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nürnberg (EVHN) also offers online courses taught in English that can be attended without enrollment. Further information

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim offers information for refugees and Bachelor's and Masters' degree programs in English as language of instruction. German courses for students and guest students on various levels are offered. Further information. 

The Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg expresses its solidarity with Ukraine and offers help to everyone affected by the crisis: refugee students, researchers, teachers and staff members. Further information

The Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) offers help and suppport to refugee students and academics. General information for international and refugee students at KU here Further information

The Eastern Bavarian Technical University of Applied Sciences OTH Amberg-Weiden wants to help Ukrainian students on a transitional and long-term basis. Under Welcome UKRAINE, interested parties can find a summary of counseling and support services as well as funding opportunities. OTH AW offers several English-language bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as courses for refugees. Further information.

The Deggendorf Institute of Technology offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in English as well as the possibility to ask question about applying and studying at DIT via welcome[at]th-deg.de in English and Ukrainian Further information 

Ukrainian students can enroll for 1-2 semesters as guests or as regular students at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf HSWT. In addition, HSWT offers english-taught Master's programs in the fields of climate change, forest industries, landscape architecture and farm management Further information

The University of Applied Sciences Landshut offers Ukrainian students with English-skills on level B1/B2 the possibility to enroll in the so-called "Bridge Studies". In addition, HAW helps with the recognition of certificates and other questions Further information

Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich offers various Master's programs taught in English. LMU also offers help for Ukrainian students and academics in the form of counselling, scholarships and a special program for refugees Further information

The Technical University of Munich offers, in addition to english-taught degree programs, various support opportunities for Ukrainians, like an integration program with enrollment as guest auditors Further information

The Technical University Würzburg-Schweinfurt offers in-depth information about applying, studying and staying at their institution. In addition, German courses are offered every semester at the Campus for Language Proficiency. Further information

The Technical University of Ingolstadt offers English-taught degree programs as well as the possibility to visit selected courses or language courses at THI Further information 

The University of Bayreuth offers refugee students and researchers information and a first contact point on their platform Refugees Welcome. In addition to a long-standing cooperation with Ukraine, the University of Bayreuth established their own funding program for researchers at risk from Ukraine - Bayreuth Bridge for Science Further information

Information on university access for refugee students more

Information about available study places in Germany. Matching platform for students and universities. An initiative of German universities more

Guide to application and studying at a Studienkolleg in Bavaria more. (Версія українською мовою)

Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications issued by the "Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen" (Central Office for Foreign Education – ZAB). To the statement

Competent foreigners authorities who provide information about the possibilities of a residence permit for the purpose of study/training more

Fleeing Ukraine: support for education. European Commission more

Recognition of foreign professional qualifications in Germany more 

Student and student services support students from Ukraine more

Study-in-Bavaria is here to provide international students with information on universities and life in Bavaria. Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts more

Free online classes via vhb (Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern - a “common virtual campus” of Bavarian universities and universities of applied sciences). Language and university preparatory courses are offered as well. Please note: only part of the courses is in English more in German and версія українською

German courses for prospective students from Ukraine

As part of the Taras-Shevchenko-Program, BAYHOST offers German summer courses for prospective students and students from Ukraine.

Currently there are no open calls!

GERMANY

Questions and answers on entry from Ukraine. Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland more

Answers to questions about employment and social benefits in Germany. Frequently asked questions for Ukrainian refugees. Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs more

Frequently asked questions about entering Germany from Ukraine and residing in Germany. Integrationsbeauftragte der Bundesregierung für Migration, Flüchtlinge und Integration more

Education & Research. School, higher education, vocational training: information for refugees from Ukraine. Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Further Information

BAVARIA

Information for refugees from Ukraine. Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, Sports and Integration more

Information and support for refugees. Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science and the Arts more

Welcome! The Bavarian school system. Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science and the Arts more

Important information on entry and residence for Ukrainians. Handbook Germany. Further Information

Information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. European Commission more

Information and help on the topic of asylum law and hosting refugees from Ukraine. German magazin fachanwalt.de

Information for refugees from Ukraine. Pro Asyl more 

Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications in Germany more

Info point for refugee Ukrainians. Caritas. Nah. Am Nächsten. more

Employment Agency & Assistance in finding suitable work for people coming from other countries more

Healthcare

Health Care in Germany - Online-Guide in German and Ukrainian by the MiMi Center for Integration in Bavaria more

Psychological support for Ukrainian students offered by Bavarian student unions "Studentenwerk":

Ukrainian students can contact the respective psychological counseling centers of the universities and student unions and are referred by them to members of the regional psychosocial networks if necessary.

- Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg: telephone consultations in German and English more 

- Studentewerk München: psychological and psychotherapeutic support more

- Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz: general and psychological counseling in German and English more

Ukraine Hotline Bavaria by Freie Wohlfahrtspflege Bayern - first point of contact for Ukrainian refugees, families, and relatives of Ukrainians in Bavaria, as well as committed volunteers who want help out more

Psychological, psychiatric and neurological care for refugees from Ukraine - Medbo Oberpfalz, in German, Englisch and Ukrainian more

Psychological counseling for refugess - Psychological Service for Foreigners (PDA) of Caritas Bavaria, interpreters available more

Psychosocial support for refugees from Ukraine - Refugio München more

Accommodation

Wunderflats - platform for private housing more

#Unterkunft Ukraine - find or provide a place to stay more

Host4Ukraine more

I can help.host. Offering people fleeing the war a safer place to stay more

The UKRAINE Network. #StandWithUkraine more

Transport

Free train tickets within EU countries. Information about national authorities and free travel options more

Information for Ukrainian refugees about entering and traveling within Germany - Deutsche Bahn DB helpukraine-Ticket 

Projects for and with refugees

The network CAMPUSAsly is active in many projects for refugees (e.g. university groups, language tandems, support for women, support for school children, culture, sports and recreational activities) more

Students educate pupils. Free tutoring from student volunteers more

School lessons for Ukrainian children more

Regensburg help for Ukrainians. Information on first steps and everyday life in Regensburg more

The non-profit association Space-Eye organizes emergency aid for Ukraine in the Regensburg area and helps to find accommodation more

Communication with the relevant authorities

Refugee Law Clinic supports you in legal matters and when communicating with public authorities more

Legal consultants more

Communication with refugees

INTEGREAT. The Digital Integration Platform. Go to the Platform

Ankommenapp.de learn german to the app

Picture dictionary Ukrainian more 

Free language course for Ukrainians and all helpers sprachenlernen24.de 

Babbel for Ukrainians | Babbel для України  more

Booklet for teaching and learning German in 22 languages - now also Ukrainian | Refugee Assistance Munich more

Translators for Ukraine more

Learn German as a Ukrainian Refugee - Free PDF Study Guide. Buchstaben.com

Vocabulary, idioms and information - free German-Ukrainian dictionary as a PDF download - Kreuzworträtsel.de 

Free E-Book: Learning German for Ukrainian refugees - Sprachnudel.de

Free vocabulary crossword puzzles German-Ukrainian for playful learning - kreuzwortraetsellexikon.de

vhs-Lernportal - German courses. Deutsch lernen im Integrationskurs. Go to the portal

Volunteer translators and interpreters, offered via the Abteilung Willkommenskultur und Integration, City of Regensburg. more

Note: For some web pages there may not be an English or Ukrainian version.

Job Databases

Job exchange for refugees from Ukraine - by the Bavarian economy more 

EURAXESS. Jobs for refugee researchers and students more

European Research Council (ERC) for Ukraine: jobs for researchers fleeing the war more

Employment Agency & Assistance in finding suitable work for people coming from other countries more

Job for Ukrainian Refugees. jobAidUkraine.com

Support Ukrainian children in Bavarian schools. The Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science and the Arts establishes Bridge-Classes and intensive language support in elementary schools. more

Coordination and Counseling Center for Professional Recognition (KuBB). The counseling centers offer support to companies and those seeking recognition also in Russian, Ukrainian or English and provide information about the procedure and the necessary documents. more (German page)

Multilingual gross-net-salary calculator for Germany, Lohntastik: Our income tax or gross-net salary calculator and the tables give an accurate picture of your net salary, as well as the deducted taxes and social contributions. At the end, you will know how high your net salary will be. The gross-net salary calculator is based on the German income tax system more

Current Job Offers

currently no available job offers

Bavaria helps!

Hilfe für die Ukraine - Wir stehen zusammen! Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labor and Social Affairs more

Registration form for local support offers in Bavaria. Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior and for Integration. more

Regensburg hilft - Ukraine (One the german webpage infomarmation in Ukraine can be found below) more

Assistance compass: Support and assistance for students and scientists affected by the war in Ukraine. University of Regensburg more 

Donations for medical products and urgently needed equipment via Bamberg:UA e.V. (non-profit organization founded in 2017 by Ukrainian students from the University of Bamberg) more

Calls from Ukraine

For those willing to help Ukraine. Humanitarian aid website. Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine more

Humanitarian initiatives directly in Ukraine - Cedos | NGO Center for Society Research more