Ukraine
The impact of the war in Ukraine on the higher education system and academic relations
The attack by the Russian army in Ukraine on 24 February 2022 will also have a drastic impact on the hitherto close academic relations between German universities and their respective partners in Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) will explore the possibilities for continuing and shaping university and academic relations with Ukraine and Russia in cooperation with the German academic organisations – in particular with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – and in consultation with the Federal Government.
This continuously updated page refers to selected reactions on the war from higher education institutions in Germany and lists information on support offered by German universities for Ukrainian academics as well as universities and other research institutions and on consequences for German-Russian academic relations in the higher education sector.
Statements by the German Rectors’ Conference
- HRK General Assembly: Full support for Ukrainian universities and refugee students and acacemics
- HRK Senate on the consequences of the war in Ukraine, 23 March 2022
- Solidarity with Ukraine and Ukrainian universities: HRK condemns Russian attack, 24 February 2022
In association with partner institutions:
- Joint PM by HRK, KMK, and BMBF: Germany supports Ukraine in conducting university entrance tests for refugees – online tests planned at six locations nationwide, 9 June 2022
- HRK and DAAD: Ukrainian students and researchers in Germany: Universities need support now, 18 March 2022
- Presidents of the HRK and DAAD urge in view of the war in Ukraine:
No place for nationalism and exclusion at German universities, 10 March 2022 - EUA Suspends Membership of 12 Russian Universities Following Statement by University Leaders, 7 March 2022
- European University Association Statement on Ukraine, 2 March 2022
- Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany: solidarity with partners in Ukraine – consequences for science and the humanities, 25 February 2022
Offers of support for Ukrainian universities and academics
In response to the current war, numerous German universities have launched various support activities for their partner institutions in Ukraine as well as for Ukrainian academics and students. For more information, see the sub-page "Offers of support for Ukrainian universities and academics".
Consequences for German-Russian Higher Education Cooperation
German higher education institutions are suspending cooperation with Russian partner institutions in research and teaching until further notice. For more information, see the sub-page "Consequences for German-Russian Higher Education Cooperation".
