Support for refugees



Before and during studies

The Academic Welcome Program for highly qualified refugees (AWP) serves to prepare refugees for their studies and offers German courses from level B1 to C1, (subject-specific) propaedeutics as well as counselling and support services. The Service Agency for Studies & Refugees supports refugees in their studies.




After graduation and in/after the doctorate

The Goethe Welcome Centre (GWC) provides support and advice on non-academic matters such as finding accommodation, dealing with the authorities, research funding, social integration etc.