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Academic opportunities for Students

Updated: 1/27/2026

 📣Up-to-date information on the possibility of international academic mobility:

 

Free semester study at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (Poland)

 

The enrollment for semester exchange students for the 2025-2026 academic year at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (AMU) (Republic of Poland) has been announced.

Study period: summer semester 2025/26: February 25, 2026 - July 05, 2026

Nomination of applicants: by November 15, 2025
Uploading documents to the system: by November 30, 2025

The Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań is one of the largest and oldest higher education institutions in Poland. The city of Poznań is not only the center of the theater, music and art space of Poland, but also a cultural, commercial and business center.

The university has three campuses, which are located in different parts of Poznań. They are not only places for acquiring academic knowledge, but also create the identity of the city. They are its calling card and a space open to residents.

Financing: tuition is free.

Transportation costs, accommodation, medical insurance and meals are at the students' own expense.

What you will receive:

  • the opportunity to develop scientific interests and use your personal potential;
  • participation in scientific clubs (over 120 to choose from);
  • use of modern research equipment;
  • study of the collection of one of the best academic libraries;
  • various forms of encouragement - field camps, summer schools, conferences, seminars;
  • funding for special programs.

List of required documents:

1. List of selected disciplines

2. Extract from the individual curriculum for the entire period of study + translation into English (send in one file, the translation can be ordered from any translation agency or done independently and sent for verification to the department's email address )

3. Photo in electronic format (as for a visa)

4. Scan of international passport

5. Certificate of confirmation of the level of English language level B2 and above (if available)

Study period: I semester: October-February; II semester: February-June.

Deadline for submitting documents I semester - June; II semester - October-November.

For documents and consultation, please contact the International Relations Department at  

Useful links:

University Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMUPoznanENG

University Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amu.poznan/

University Information Guide:

https://amu.edu.pl/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/265975/AMU-Welcome-Guide_light2.pdf

 


Admission to study at the Pomeranian University (the Republic of Poland) for a year within the Double Degree Programme

The Double Diploma Programme is a joint educational programme of Ukrainian and foreign universities, which allows Ukrainian students to simultaneously study under integrated study programmes in two educational institutions of different countries and receive the diplomas of both Ukrainian and European universities. The Double Diploma Programme complies with Ukrainian and Polish legislation on higher education, regulations of the relevant ministries and European legislation in the field of education.  Students enrolled at KSU are eligible to participate in the programme. Under the Double Degree Programme, a higher education student studies simultaneously under joint study programmes of two universities and is a student of both educational institutions. The periods of study are determined by the parties and agreed upon in accordance with the joint curricula.

The Pomeranian University is a higher education institution in Poland. The University is located 18 km from the Baltic Sea, in the city of Słupsk. The University has a campus with three dormitories, a canteen, a club, and a sports complex.

The students of the following specialities have the opportunity to join the Double Degree Programme:

- 014 Secondary education, 014.021 English language and literature;

- 014 Secondary education, 014.022 German language and literature;

- 014 Secondary education, 014.024 Spanish language and literature;

- 035 Philology, 035.041 Germanic languages and literature (translation included), first language - English);

Duration of study: 3 years

Language of instruction: English, Polish (except for philology majors).

Tuition fees: 400 euros per year

Dormitory accommodation: free of charge.

Transport and food costs: at your own expense.

First of all, you need to get the consent of the dean of your faculty.

 

 Required documents:

1. Registration on the website of the Pomeranian University (conducted with a representative of the KSU Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities);

2. International passport (scan);

3. Documents confirming the completion of previous education (for bachelors - a certificate of complete secondary education and an appendix with grades translated into Polish. For masters - a bachelor's diploma and a supplement with grades translated into Polish). The translation must be done by a Polish sworn translator.

4. Photo;

5. Internal passport;

6. Certificate from the place of study (issued on request at the faculty)

Registration deadline: August of each year.

Deadline for submitting documents to the Pomeranian University: 15th October of each year.

 Upon arrival in Słupsk:

1. All documents listed above;

2. Payment for the student card - 22 PLN;

3. Confirmation of the recruitment fee - PLN 85;

4. Confirmation of tuition fees - 400 euros (can be divided into 4 payments);

5. A photocopy of the academic record (all previous semesters) with a translation into Polish.

For more information, please contact the Department of International Relations of KSU at  


Free semester study at the Pomeranian University in Słupsk (Poland)

Pomeranian University is a higher education institution in Poland. The University is located 18 km from the Baltic Sea, in the city of Słupsk. The University has a campus with three dormitories, a canteen, a club, and a sports complex.

Students of KSU can receive free education at the University of Pomerania for one semester in a particular field of study in accordance with the chosen study programme.

Students of the following specialities have the opportunity to join the semester study:

- Secondary education (English language and literature)’,

- Secondary Education (German Language and Literature),

- Philology (Germanic languages and literature (translation included));

Language of instruction: English, Polish, Ukrainian (except for philology majors).

Tution feefree

Dormitory: 150 PLN per month.

 Transport and food cost: at your own expense.

 Terms of study: I semester: October - February; II semester: February - June.

 First of all, you need to get the consent of the dean of your faculty.

 Required documents:

1. Semester exchange participant application form (can be downloaded after registration on the Pomeranian University website. Filled in with a representative of the KSU Department of International Initiatives and Project Activities);

 2. International passport (scan);

 3. Photo;

 4. Selected disciplines for study from the course list (must be 30 ECTS. They are selected and agreed upon together with the faculty leadership)

  Deadline: June for the first semester; November-December for the second semester.

  For more information, please contact the Department of International Relations of KSU at  


Scholarships for studying at the University of Klagenfurt ( Austria)

The University of Klagenfurt (AAU) is a young, lively, innovative university located in the Austrian state of Carinthia, a meeting point of three cultures. The international atmosphere of the university provides a high-quality education in the chosen speciality and invaluable experience of communication in a multinational community. The university has 4 faculties with 34 departments and offers bachelor's, master's, and training courses.

Students starting from the second year of study can apply for participation in the selection process.

The student must choose 16 ECTS.

Payments: 

Tuition fee – free. Travel and accommodation costs at the student's expense.

Required documents:

1.         Application for participation in the competition with a Dean's visa and an indication of the GPA.

2.         A motivation letter in English from the applicant (not less than a page in length).

3.         A letter of recommendation from a lecturer/supervisor/dean, written in English.

4.         Original extract from the individual curriculum for the entire period of study and its translation into English

5.         The original extract from the individual curriculum for the last six months and its translation into English.

6.         A scanned copy of the school certificate (original) and its translation into English (for bachelors).

7.         A scanned copy of the bachelor's degree and its translation into English (for masters).

8.         High quality photo in digital format (as for a visa)

9.         A scanned copy of your international passport.

10.       Certificate of English language proficiency at least B2 (if available).

On the day of the competition, the participant must be present and ready to present himself/herself to the jury members, explain his/her motivation for taking semester studies at the University of Klagenfurt (Republic of Austria).

 On this day, based on the participants' presentations and answers to the questions, the members of the competition committee will select the applicants who will take part in the semester study at the University of Klagenfurt ( Austria).

 All interested persons wishing to take part in the competition for semester studies at the University (Republic of Austria) should first apply to the Dean of the Faculty for permission to participate in the competition.

 For more information, please contact the Department of International Relations of KSU at

 

3-month internship at the Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa

A call for a 3-month internship at the Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa has been announced for the II semester of 2025-2026 academic year.🇵🇱

Duration: 3 months (March 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026);
Cost: free;
Accommodation: room in the "Skrzat" dormitory (550 PLN/month per person);
Language of instruction: Polish;
Scholarship: none.

Conditions:
- possession of a foreign passport;
- proficiency in Polish at level B2, minimum B1;
- insurance policy and medical certificate;
- be at least 18 years old.

Additionally: there is an option for an intensive Polish language course (the cost depends on the number of participants).

⏱️The deadline for submitting applications for study is January 29, 2026.

📎For additional information, please contact the International Relations Department

Conferences, competitions and visitors programmes

Updated: 3/25/2026

Participation in the 34th Student Educational Forum in Morocco (Study in Ukraine)

The State Enterprise "Ukrainian State Center for International Education" of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (SECIE) invites higher education institutions of Ukraine to participate in the 34th Student Educational Forum, which will be held on April 16-19, 2026 in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco.

The forum is a large-scale international educational exhibition for Moroccan youth and applicants and is designed to promote Ukrainian higher education abroad.

Participation of Ukrainian higher education institutions is provided in the format of a joint stand Study in Ukraine.

Participation formats:

Full-time participation:

  • Presentation of the higher education institution at the joint stand Study in Ukraine.
  • Estimated cost of participation is 2,500 euros.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses are at the expense of the participant.

Correspondence participation:

  • Representation of the HEI by a representative of the UDCMO.
  • Delivery and distribution of promotional materials (up to 10 kg).
  • Possibility of online connection for the presentation of the institution.
  • The cost of correspondence participation is 16,500 UAH (including VAT).

Participation in the event will allow:

  • to increase the recognition of the institution among potential foreign applicants;
  • to expand the geography of international recruitment;
  • to strengthen the positioning of Ukraine as a country of high-quality higher education.

How to join?

If you are interested, please write to the International Relations Department at

Competition for budget grants for youth


In accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Basic Principles of Youth Policy”, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, together with the Ukrainian Youth Foundation, announced a Competition for Budget Grants for 2026. The state budget provides for the implementation of the program with 45 million UAH.

Who can receive a grant?

  • youth and children's public associations;
  • young people;
  • representatives (members) of youth councils and student and pupil self-government bodies;
  • youth workers;
  • youth advisors;
  • individual entrepreneurs and legal entities engaged in youth work.


Priority areas of support in 2026

  • Expanding youth participation in public life and strengthening social cohesion. Supporting initiatives that promote active citizenship, youth participation in decision-making, and the development of local communities.
  • Developing resilience, a safe environment, barrier-free access, and psycho-emotional well-being of youth.
  • Projects aimed at supporting mental health, inclusiveness, creating safe spaces, and strengthening social resilience.
  • Promoting self-realization and economic empowerment of youth.
  • Initiatives to develop entrepreneurial skills, employment, professional orientation and economic independence of young people.

Full terms of participation, requirements for applicants and separate programs for individuals and legal entities are available on the official website: https://uyf.gov.ua/programs

More details

International Scholarships for Students

Updated: 3/25/2026

Romanian Government Scholarships (2026-2027)

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an annual scholarship program for citizens of non-EU countries to study at accredited higher education institutions in Romania at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels

Application and requirements:

• Applications are submitted via the online platform StudyinRomania (https://studyinromania.gov.ro/) or by calling https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro.

• You must create an account, fill out the application form and upload documents.

• The candidate must have a "Good" average score in their previous level of education.

• Scholarships are not available for programs in the fields of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.

Levels and languages of study:

➢ Bachelor and Master: studies are available only in Romanian; for those who do not know Romanian, a preparatory year of language study is provided.

➢ PhD: it is possible to choose to study in Romanian or a foreign language (according to the requirements of the doctoral school).

What you will receive:

✓ Full funding of studies (tuition benefits).

✓ Monthly scholarship during the preparatory year and studies.

✓ Financial support for accommodation in university dormitories (subject to availability).

✓ Exemption from registration and entrance fees.

Application deadline: March 31, 2026.

After submitting the application, the selection results will be communicated to everyone by email around July 15, 2026.

More details https://www.mae.ro/en/node/10251

Research Tandems – a scholarship program for researchers

The Educational Agency “Locus” has announced a competition for participation in the “Research Tandems” program – a scholarship program for master’s and doctoral students in the field of social sciences and humanities. The program is implemented with the support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation (Kyiv – Ukraine Office).

Participants will work in research pairs (tandems) on their own projects, combining theoretical approaches and practical research. The program provides mentoring support, joint discussions, as well as the development of theorizing and analysis skills in social sciences.

Within the program, participants will receive:

• scholarship support;

• mentoring and work with research projects;

• participation in seminars and discussions with researchers and experts;

• the opportunity to present research results.

The program is aimed at developing young researchers and strengthening research competencies in the social sciences and humanities.

For whom?

For research tandems who:

➢ have common research interests with friends or colleagues, but have so far worked separately - and are ready to join forces in a tandem to achieve a more significant result;

➢ already have experience working together (from joint thematic discussions to co-authorship) and seek support for the development of the next joint idea or stage of the project;

➢ find meaningful points of intersection in conversations and exchange of ideas - and want to continue this discussion in the form of a research project.

Program logic

Stage 1: Opencall and selection of tandems - blind evaluation.

One-time scholarship for writing an insight paper in a research tandem of up to 50 thousand hryvnias.

Stage 2:

• Two consultations on conceptualization and writing;

• Two months of work on a research project and writing an insight paper of up to 10 pages.

Stage 3:

• Public presentation of the insight paper;

• Participation in an open discussion on the creative research process and higher education in Ukraine.

Thematic areas

• Gender democracy

• Human security

• Climate and sustainable energy

• Promoting democracy.

Selection criteria:

✓ One of the applicants in the tandem must be a master's student, be in a gap year between a master's degree and a PhD, or be studying in a PhD program;

✓ The proposed project must not be part of, affiliated with, or funded by 

within the applicant’s current institutional or project work;

✓ The project may go beyond a single disciplinary framework and combine approaches from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and exact sciences.

Preference is given to:

• Tandems in which both researchers are based in Ukraine

• Applicants from different academic institutions

• Interdisciplinary projects.

How to apply for the program?

1. Fill out the research project template https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oaI5Paqj2b3UzrrRyX19R3I9zGrciD-RAnEDP-5rzbM/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.mcswa2ci6fj2

2. Upload the completed document to the registration form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X0wceAfNxZAFv0o7B5OHd_wQuRKxnpP441hQKDwkb20/preview

Application deadline: March 29, 2026.

More details https://www.the-very-locus.org/doslidnicki-tandemy