Anglo-American University in Prague Ukraine Information & Resources
Dear colleagues and students,
There have been many questions arising during these difficult times. We are concerned about the safety and well-being of our students as well as the ongoing quality of our educational services. To address these questions we have prepared this page with answers to frequently asked questions, a list of AAU events, discussions and articles from faculty related to Ukraine as well as links to trusted resources. The content of this page will continue to be expanded based on community feedback.
On behalf of the President’s Collegium,
Dean of Students, Mgr. Kateřina Vanová
AAU Expert Commentary on Ukraine
AAU’s community has a variety of thought leaders that are offering their opinions on the impacts of the current war in Ukraine and contributing to the global conversation via expert commentary and the organizing of events and fundraisers.
Expert Articles
Related Events
- May 10: World Culture Day Fundraiser
- April 28: Workshop: Ukrainian Songs and Other Slavic Tunes
- April 19 – April 22: Ukraine Fundraiser: Support Nigerian Refugees from Ukraine
- March 18: Stand for Peace
- March 11: Ukraine Response: Open Forum with Faculty Senate & Student Council
- March 7 – March 8: Mobile Phone Fundraiser in Partnership with Vodafone
- March 2: Ukraine Response: Open Q&A with AAU’s Board of Trustees
- February 28 – March 3: Students Against Violence Club: Help Ukraine Fundraiser
- February 24: Professors in the Pub: Ukraine
Related News
Czech Academy of Sciences
Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) announces a call for the researchers and PhD students from Ukraine under the new programme “Researchers at Risk Fellowship“.
The programme aims to support researchers whose scientific work is threatened by war or persecution and other threats in their home country.
Eligible are researchers from all research fields, including scientists and PhD students, i. e., students in PhD programme or its equivalent as well as postdoctoral fellows who have already completed a PhD programme or its equivalent.
How to help?
Information & Support for Students
Welfare Support
If you are experiencing anxiety or distress and you want to talk to someone:
If you need to speak to a mental professional now:
Other Useful Resources
AAU Q&A
Travel and Student Visa
AAU is actively collaborating with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Interior on supporting Ukrainian students. Students who are applying to study at AAU will be guided by our Admissions Department while current students will be advised by the Dean of students on these matters.
Useful Resources
Immigration & Asylum
Useful Resources
Financial Support
Free ČSOB bank offer for Ukrainians
ČSOB Bank is offering Ukrainian citizens the possibility of opening a bank account FREE of charge with several benefits, including financial assistance of CZK 2,500 for a newly opened account. In addition, clients will receive a free payment card for the account within 3 days and can open one foreign currency (EUR or USD) account with no fees for maintenance and cash deposits. At the same time, using ČSOB ATMs for withdrawals with Ukrainian cards will be free of charge as well. For opening an account, a Ukrainian passport is sufficient but there is no need to present a residence permit or visa. The account can be opened at all ČSOB branches.
People can also use a special hotline in the Ukrainian language at 800 200 290 or visit this website for more information: https://www.csob.cz/portal/ua
Odyssey 44 – AAU Scholarship for Ukrainian Students
Deadline: July 14, 2023
Open to: Ukrainian citizens displaced due to the war in Ukraine residing in the Czech Republic
For the second year in a row, we are pleased to open the call for the Ukraine Scholarship, designed to support Ukrainian citizens displaced due to the war in Ukraine and currently residing in the Czech Republic. Anglo-American University will cover full tuition and fees for an AAU undergraduate or graduate program of standard length. Odyssey 44 will additionally generously cover AAU housing expenses and offer monthly allowance to the selected students. The Odyssey 44 – AAU Scholarship awarded will be in the sum of 17,2 million CZK. A total of 10 new students will receive this prestigious scholarship.
The scholarship is available for both undergraduate and graduate programs at AAU, starting in the Fall Semester of 2023. For undergraduate programs, it covers the first 90 US credit hours attempted and up to three years of study, while for graduate programs, it covers the first 60 US credit hours attempted and up to two years of study. Please note that this scholarship is exclusively open to new incoming students.
Eligibility criteria:
To be eligible for Ukraine Scholarship, you must fulfill the following requirements:
— Complete the full AAU application* here. Application fee will be waived for all applicants
— The following documents are required:
1. High School Diploma** – Please ensure that the Ukrainian diploma incluses the ZNO/NMT state examination passed.
2. High School Transcript**
3. English Language Proficiency
– Undergraduate Studies: IELTS – 6.0; or TOEFL – (ibt 71 or pbt 525) or an equivalent proven level of English proficiency listed here
4. CV
5. Personal Statement – here you can find the questions which you need to address
6. Copy of Passport/ID
7. Photo
8. Transferring students must also submit their current university transcript
9. Confirmation of permit to reside in the Czech Republic (Temporary Protection Visa). This document should confirm your date of entrance into the Czech Republic, which must be no earlier than February 24th, 2022. Please send it to our Admissions Counselor Katerina Fundova at katerina.fundova@aauni.edu
10. Hardship Statement – Provide a statement of 400 to 700 words explaining your personal hardship situation related to the war in Ukraine.
11. Financial Support Request Form – Please access the form here. This form must be completed prior to reaching the interview stage of the application.
* Master program applicants have different requirements that can be found here
** If documents are not in Czech or English, please have them translated by an official translator into either of these languages.
After submitting all the required documents, you will undergo an interview with the Dean’s Office of the respective school you applied to. The interview may be conducted in person or via Skype.
Failure to submit any of the required documents, the application form, or the Financial Support Request Form will disqualify you from proceeding to the interview stage. However, the application fee will be waived for all, regardless of the outcome.
By July 31st, 2023, the AAU Academic Committee will select 10 candidates for the scholarship. For any questions, clarifications, and detailed scholarship agreement that you need to follow during your studies, please reach out to Katerina Fundova, the main contact person for the Ukraine Scholarship, at katerina.fundova@aauni.edu
Check Your Eligibility for Odyssey 44 – AAU Scholarship
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Academic Impacts
AAU Q&A
Contacts
The following contact persons are available to answer questions regarding the situation in Ukraine and AAU’s respective measures:
- For current students: Dean of Students, Mgr. Kateřina Vanová – katerina.vanova@aauni.edu
- For AAU Employees: HR Specialist, Mgr. Lucie Kacovská – lucie.kacovska@aauni.edu
- For Ukraine Scholarship applicants: Admissions Counselor, Kateřina Fundová – katerina.fundova@aauni.edu
- For Alumni: If you are an alumni with information to share with the AAU community, or if you have something to donate please reach out to Dana Aleksic – dana.aleksic@aauni.edu.