Information for Refugee Ukranians
Welcome to Rostock!
The German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) condemn the attack on Ukraine. We are shocked by recent events and are doing everything we can together to support Ukrainians who have fled to Rostock. The Ministry of Education of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is also announcing financial support for Ukrainians who have fled their country.
Information for students
Information for students
- Studying in Rostock
The refugee service at the University of Rostock advises prospective and current students with refugee status about the opportunities for studying in Rostock and provides support with finding accommodation. We also offer a summer school for refugees.
Contact: refugees@uni-rostock.de
- German language courses for refugees
Rostock International House offers language courses for refugees.
Contact: refugees@uni-rostock.de
- DAAD - Students at Risk – Hilde Domin Programme
The Hilde Domin Programme supports at-risk students and doctoral candidates in all fields of study except medicine.
- #ScienceForUkraine
Europe-wide network for jobs in the university sector: https://scienceforukraine.eu
Information for academics
Information for academics
- Research at the University of Rostock
The Welcome Center at the University of Rostock advises refugee academics about the opportunities of studying in Rostock and provides support with finding accommodation.
Elisabeth Reich: welcome-centeruni-rostockde
- Philipp Schwartz Initiative
The Humboldt Foundation provides funding for at-risk academics for up to 24 months via the Philipp Schwartz Initiative. The application deadline has been extended to 18 March 2022. Applications must be submitted via Rostock International House.
- IIE-SRF Fellowship
The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund provides fellowships for at-risk academics and public intellectuals for up to one year. Applications can be submitted directly.
- Volkswagen Foundation - Funding for Refugee Scholars and Scientists from Ukraine
The Volkswagen Foundation is supporting Ukrainian scholars and scientists from all disciplines. Applications can be submitted to the university at any time.
- EURAXESS Germany
EURAXESS Germany provides information for refugees, international students and academics. The service can be used by refugee academics to search for a host academic organisation.
- #ScienceForUkraine
Europe-wide network for jobs in the university sector: https://scienceforukraine.eu
- Chance-for-Science
The Chance-for-Science platform provides a social network for refugee scientists, academics and students to connect with universities and research institutions.
Other help available
Other help available
- Information & support services
The city of Rostock offers a wide range of support services. Information about the services (including in Ukrainian and Russian) is available here: www.rostock.de/ukraine
- Accommodation
Refugees looking for accommodation or people from Rostock who know refugees looking for accommodation can contact us by email at aufnahmerostockde or by phone on +49(0)381-381-5009.
If refugees reach Rostock late in the evening, they can access emergency accommodation at the hostel in Langenort:
Langenort hostel
MW Malteser Werke GmbH
Langenort 10
18147 Rostock
Tel. +49(0)381 67076816
Email: Betreuung.Rostock@malteser.org
The ROSTOCK HILFT association arranges housing in Rostock and offers additional support for refugees.
- Psychosocial counselling
For psychosocial problems, refugees and migrants can get help and support from the Psychosocial Centre in Rostock.
- Legal advice
Refugees can contact the Law Clinic Rostock for legal advice about residence. The Clinic gives advice on Wednesdays and Fridays between 15:00 and 17:00.
Do you know of a project that can provide support to refugees or do have any ideas & suggestions? Then contact us!
refugees@uni-rostock.de
From your International Team at the University of Rostock!