Invisible University for Ukraine: online courses for Ukrainian students

Sector: Education
Type: Programme
Location: Online
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: Central European University

This is an opportunity for Ukrainian students to complete intensive learning courses at Central European University, an international educational institution among the top five universities in Hungary. 

You will learn more about the role of Ukraine in the global context and could implement a research project about the war in Ukraine. Conduct a social survey of displaced people, document war crimes or talk to organisations involved in post-war reconstruction — the university will provide EUR 800 for research. 

The programme will last from 22 February to 24 May. The best students will go to the summer school that will take place in January in Lviv and  Budapest. 

Central European University implements the programme with Imre Kertész Kolleg Jena, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and Ukrainian Catholic University. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

More about the programme

What do I get?
  • Three elective courses in the humanities and social sciences. 
  • Individual mentoring with leading European and Ukrainian scientists.
  • Classes in academic English and writing.
  • Opportunity to get a scholarship of EUR 800 for a research project about events in Ukraine. The best works will be published on the interdisciplinary web magazine Visible Ukraine website
  • Most prospective students will attend summer school that will take place in Lviv and Budapest.
Can I apply?

This programme is for bachelor, master and postdoctoral students who:

  • Have a good command of English.
  • Are currently in Ukraine or abroad.
  • Were studying at a Ukrainian university in the academic year 2021-2022 or graduated from school or entered university in 2022-2023.
What do I need to apply?
  • Completed application form.
  • A short CV.
  • A motivation letter — up to one page.
  • If you want to apply for the research scholarship, a brief description of the project — up to 800 words. 

The documents should be submitted in Ukrainian or English.

How do I apply?

By 7 February, submit an online form and send the package of documents to iufu@ceu.edu.

You will find out the results by 19 February.

Good to know
  • One lesson per day awaits you. Classes will be held in the afternoon. 
  • Each course consists of 12 sessions, that are equal to four ECTS credits.

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