The application period for the AWP for the summer semester 2024 is expected to run from Nov. 16, 2023 to Jan. 15, 2024. More information will be available on our website in due time.
Refugees from Ukraine who are interested in starting or pursuing their studies can apply for the Academic Welcome Program (AWP). The prerequisite is a German language certificate of at least level A2. We recommend attending an integration course first. If you have any questions, please contact us at: awp-ukraine@dlist.server.uni-frankfurt.de.
General support services for students and scientists from Ukraine can be found at the DAAD Websites:
About the Academic Welcome Program (AWP) for highly qualified refugees
As a public university, the Goethe University contributes to the solution of social, political, economic and cultural problems. With the Academic Welcome Program (AWP) for highly qualified refugees, the university creates a framework that supports the integration of highly qualified refugees in Germany. Through access to German language courses and university education as well as networks and university infrastructure, Goethe-University provides perspectives for refugees and enables exchange and participation.
The AWP started in the 2015/ 2016 winter semester and has been grown steadily ever since. Every semester, around 100 refugees take part in the German and specialist courses as well as further offers the AWP provides. The AWP is currently funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Hessian Ministry of Science and the Arts (HMWK) until 31 December 2023.
The program elements are documents in the respective site.
Application period: The AWP starts every semester (summer semester: mid-April/ winter semester: mid-October). Applications can be submitted from mid-November or mid-May and the application period closes on 15 January for the summer semester and on 15 July for the winter semester.
Target group: The following groups of people are eligible to apply: asylum seekers, applicants and persons entitled to asylum (recognized refugees) who have a university entrance qualification (HZB) recognized in Germany or who have already studied in their home country and would like to (further) study in Germany.
Costs: The costs for the semester ticket, the fees for German exams (B2/C1/DSH) and for the necessary German books must be paid by oneself. All other offers (especially German lessons) are free of charge.
Duration: Up to three semesters, depending on individual learning progress. At the end, an official certificate of participation in the program will be issued.
Note: Participants in the AWP do not receive student status and can therefore not claim the services that are only subsidized for students (BAföG, places in dorms, university sports, etc.).
