The Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin) expresses its deeply felt solidarity with the entire Ukrainian population, and especially with its partner universities Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University in Kharkiv, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and Odessa National Polytechnic University.
With immediate effect, HWR Berlin is taking initial concrete measures to support Ukrainian students as well as researchers and academics. These include free guest study for students from Ukrainian universities affected by the war in Ukraine, or participation in the university’s German language courses to attain a C1 language level for individuals holding a Ukrainian university entrance qualification. The university is also supporting student initiatives for the reception, accommodation, or care of people who have fled the war in Ukraine with additional resources.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby, President of HWR Berlin: “HWR Berlin is, out of deep conviction, a particularly internationally oriented university. We stand firmly by the side of our Ukrainian partners and wish to expand our academic cooperation.” He adds: “We are following the recommendations of German academic organizations and will suspend cooperation projects with Russian universities. This is deeply regrettable, as we know that large parts of the Russian academic community condemn this war of aggression. We will continue to maintain our friendly relations with our Russian colleagues.”
HWR Berlin currently has approximately 50 students with Ukrainian citizenship enrolled. Through its university partnerships, HWR Berlin also regularly welcomes exchange students as well as professors from Ukraine.
Here you can find the full press release from the Berlin School of Economics and Law.
(Title photo: Sylke Schumann)
