Information for Refugees

Information for Refugees

Ukrainian students and researchers welcome!

Bielefeld University stands with the people in Ukraine.

Our aim is to support all peoples on their further educational path - whether from Ukraine, Afghanistan or any other country. Please get in touch with our contact points in the International Office:

Daily counselling hours at the infopunkt international for students and researchers:
Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Room: infopunkt international in the renovated part of building A, room A0-307

TestAS for Ukrainian high school graduates

For Ukrainian high school graduates of the school years 2022/2023 with residence according to §24, it is currently possible to apply with a TestAS certificate for a BA study place. Details can be found on the website of the Students' Office under "Application for Bachelor / State Examination".
Click here for details on TestAS and registration.

Helpful links regarding support for students and researchers:
DAAD Ukraine
Handbook Germany
ERA4Ukraine
The Ukraine Network
Higher Education Compass: Database for study programmes
Lviv Center

Welcome to Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University warmly welcomes you. As a potential employer or your institute of higher education, we support you in your higher education goals and your academic career.

As an institution that participates in societal changes and developments, even to some extent helping to shape them in a variety of ways, we wish to develop sustainable strategies to help people in need. We want to ensure that those who have experienced upheaval in their lives can still reach their study ambitions or continue their work in academia.

This website provides important information on preparatory language courses, study opportunities and a suitable path of applying.

NRWege-Scholarship

As part of the NRWege ins Studium - Integration of Refugees at Universities in NRW programme, Bielefeld University grants scholarships to students with a refugee background. The next application for the NRWege scholarship is possible from 22 January until 22 February 2025. Further information on the requirements can be found here.

German language course for refugees

Our next preparatory German courses will start on March 17, 2025. Applications are no longer possible.

The application phase for the preparatory German courses in the winter term 2025/26 are going to be open from June 1 until July 15 of 2025. Applications will only be possible via the online form.

Information for Refugees