Ukraine: International Students Still Need More Support
Although opportunities to continue their studies exist, the international students who were in Ukraine before the war face a multitude of challenges that make their future uncertain.
Although opportunities to continue their studies exist, the international students who were in Ukraine before the war face a multitude of challenges that make their future uncertain.
University students in Ukraine continue to struggle, and international students forced to leave because of the war encounter barriers in their own homelands. But those who are seeking to attend university in the United States have found support at many of the country’s academic institutions.
Ensuring that Ukrainian refugees have the freedom to access all levels of education will be particularly important. Still, refugee students at the higher education level often face an uphill battle when trying to enroll in universities in their host countries.
Despite the important role higher education plays in enhancing refugees’ life chances, providing higher education in particular is still not a priority.
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