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Support for refugees from Ukraine

Russia's attack on Ukraine in violation of international law goes on since February 2022 and continues to claim civilian lives and force hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. Since then, TH Köln has contributed its part to help, focusing on measures to support university staff in the country in particular - teachers, staff, students and researchers.

So far, TH Köln was able to directly support numerous refugees from Ukraine with scholarships, courses of studies and preparatory German courses. The refugees are Ukrainians and third-country nationals who studied in Ukraine before the war. The range of support has also been expanded including research projects in which students and pupils from Ukraine participate.

If you have questions or suggestions, please use our contact form.

Offers and Initiatives of TH Köln

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Scholarships for Ukrainian students

Ukrainian students of TH Köln, who are facing financial hardship due to the war in Ukraine, can apply for a scholarship of up to 934 EUR per month.

Scholarships for Ukrainian students of TH Köln with §24 Residence Law

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Preparatory German Language Courses

The preparatory German Language Courses are aimed at international students who would like to begin a course of study at TH Köln. In these intensive courses participants will develop university-specific language skills which will enable them to efficiently prepare for a degree program at a German university. Show more

Welcome to TH Köln

You have taken refuge in Germany? And you would like to begin your studies at TH Köln? Here you will find everything about the necessary requirements and the application procedure. In addition, there are special offers that make it easier for refugees to begin their studies. Show more

Incoming Staff and Scholars

The International Scholar Services are your first point of contact for your stay at TH Köln. We provide advice on all matters that need to be taken care of. We will be happy to answer your questions related to your planned stay at TH Köln or help with questions related to life on our campuses in Cologne, Gummersbach or Leverkusen. Show more

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Psychological counseling

Information for students and scientists

Germany4Ukraine

The German government's central support portal for refugees from Ukraine. Here you will find answers to your questions as well as information and digital services in German, Ukrainian, Russian and English.

Website germany4ukraine.de

Information on study, residence and everyday life in Germany

The DAAD bundles information for Ukrainian students and researchers on residence, university admission, study and research, and everyday life in Germany. The information is available in German and English, the Ukrainian language version is constantly being expanded.

National Academic Contact Point Ukraine

Handbook Germany

Handbook Germany offers important information on entry and residence for Ukrainians in English, Ukrainian, Russian and German.

Website "Handbook Germany"

School, higher education, vocational training: information for refugees from Ukraine

If you have been forced to flee Ukraine, you are sure to have a lot of questions and need support. This page contains many links to help answer your questions about schools, vocational training, higher education, work and the recognition of foreign professional qualifications in Germany.

Fundings & Programmes

Researchers who have to leave their home countries due to significant danger and threat can receive fundings for their work in Germany. Find here an overview of different programmes and offers.