Інформаційна зустріч для українських абітурієнтів, студентів та всіх зацікавлених!
New prospects for the future: BAYHOST brings together Ukrainian young people and professionals
On 3 July 2026, the BAYHOST Coordination Office for Ukraine, in collaboration with the Haus des Deutschen Ostens (HDO) in Munich, organized its first information and exchange afternoon for Ukrainians on educational, academic and career prospects in Bavaria. The event was aimed at A-level students, undergraduates, university graduates and anyone else interested. It provided guidance on topics such as degree programs, dual study programs, vocational training and careers, as well as the opportunity to talk to experts and Ukrainian students and trainees who shared their own first-hand experiences.
Following a welcome address by the BAYHOST Coordination Office for Ukraine and Dr Lilia Antipow-Altrichter from the Haus des Deutschen Ostens (external link, opens in a new window), Veronika Riedl M.A. from hochschule dual/bayziel (external link, opens in a new window) with an introduction to the opportunities offered by dual study programs in Bavaria – a concept that does not exist in Ukraine in this form. The prospect of gaining plenty of practical experience, better prospects on the labour market and a monthly salary throughout the entire course proved particularly interesting to many, as evidenced by several detailed questions from the audience.
Prof. Dr Larysa Didkovska and Dr Roman Tiutenko then presented the long-established Ukrainian Free University (external link, opens in a new window) in Munich and its range of degree programs. The UFU was founded as early as 1921 and has been based in Munich since 1945. It offers various Master’s and doctoral programs across three faculties – the Faculty of Philosophy, the Faculty of Ukrainian Studies and the Faculty of Political Science and Business, Economics and Real Estate – the majority of which are taught in Ukrainian, though some are also taught in English and German.
This was followed by a presentation on the Munich branch of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (external link, opens in a new window), which has been opening up academic opportunities for Ukrainian students in Munich since 2022. In cooperation with the Ukrainian Cultural Centre GOROD, Ukrainian A-level graduates can complete their degrees here in eight different bachelor’s programs. Karazin University and the GOROD Cultural Centre were represented by Maryna Vladymyrova and two other colleagues.
Particularly impressive were the personal accounts from young Ukrainians who have already successfully embarked on their educational journey in Germany. Anatolij and Antonina spoke openly about their journey from the preparatory college in Munich to a bachelor’s degree program. Yevheniia and Roman shared insights into their experiences of vocational training and answered the participants’ numerous questions.
The event concluded with a spontaneous contribution from Xenia Rössler from the Munich Employment and Qualification Program (external link, opens in a new window) (MBQ) run by the City of Munich. Drawing on her professional expertise and her own Ukrainian background, she provided information on further local counselling and support options. The afternoon drew to a close in a relaxed atmosphere over coffee and conversation; numerous new contacts were made and existing networks strengthened.
The very positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, confirms the success of the event format and provides valuable suggestions for a possible follow-up. The participants’ feedback will help to tailor future events even more specifically to their information needs.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the Haus des Deutschen Ostens and, in particular, to Dr Lilia Antipow-Altrichter for their generous support and hospitality. We would also like to thank all the speakers, as well as the dedicated students and trainees, who shared their experiences and enriched the afternoon with their knowledge and openness.
