Ukraine
This page provides information about the University’s response to the invasion of Ukraine, as well as advice and support for staff and students impacted.
Last updated: 21 March 2024.
The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused humanitarian catastrophe to unfold in Europe. Members of our community are appalled by Russia’s action and in awe of the bravery shown by Ukrainians as well as the bravery of those Russians who have denounced their government’s aggression.
We have compiled here details on support services for students and staff, actions being taken by the university, work by our academics, and ways you can contribute.
Resolution in respect of the response to the war against Ukraine
Congregation, 26 April 2022
Congregation expresses its strongest condemnation of the war of aggression started by Putin's regime against Ukraine; its sympathy and support for the people of Ukraine in its struggle for freedom, for the anti-war and human rights movement in Russia, and for all civilians endangered by this war whatever their nationality; affirms its support for the independence and self-determination of democratic Ukraine; enjoins Council to take measures to support members of the University, particularly in the student community, affected by the conflict; and asks Council to explore participation in humanitarian support, in particular via the Council of At-Risk Academics, in line with Oxford’s long-standing tradition of support for refugee scholars and for cultural institutions abroad.
The resolution was published in the Gazette on 24 March, along with Council's response to the the resolution.
Oxford's expert commentary on Ukraine
Oxford has a wide range of leading thinkers on Ukraine and the impacts of the current crisis, who are contributing to the global analysis and conversations on the situation.
College response
Oxford’s colleges are provide welfare support to students and staff who have been impacted, as well as providing financial support where necessary. Discussions are also taking place with the Council for At-Risk Academics about supporting academics impacted in Ukraine, and many MCR and JCRs are working to raise funds for those affected.
Council for At-Risk Academics
The Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) offers practical and financial help so academics can reach a place to continue their work safely. We host CARA placements at Oxford thanks to generous funding and in-kind support from across the collegiate University. The University recently renewed its commitment to CARA Fellowships for academics at risk, and welcomes applications from academics at risk.
How to help
University Ukraine Conflict Appeal Fund
The University has established a fund to support students and academics affected by the ongoing crisis.
Organisations providing support
We are proud of the efforts by staff and students to support those affected by this crisis
Information for staff and students
We wish to acknowledge that the news of the war in Ukraine is very upsetting, particularly for our students and colleagues from Ukraine, Russia and surrounding areas. The University has written direct to staff and students from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, to offer welfare and other types of support. Both the University and colleges are working to ensure all members of the University community are supported as much as possible, and we will respond as appropriate as the situation develops. Please see our Global Crises page for information on wider support available.
Support for students
Support for staff
Prospective students
For further information on applying to oxford, go to ox.ac.uk/study.
Prospective undergraduate students
Prospective postgraduate students and current offer holders
Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Ukraine Refugees
The Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Ukraine Refugees will offer financial support to applicants who have been displaced by the war in Ukraine. The scholarships are open to nationals of Ukraine who have been displaced by the war in Ukraine, and will provide support for full-time taught master’s students beginning one-year courses at Oxford in the 2024-25 academic year.
The Oxford University Graduate Scholarships for Ukraine Programme (2024-25) is proudly supported by XTX Markets.
The scholarships are also co-funded by the University and participating colleges. The Ukraine graduate scholars will join one-year taught master’s courses across the University of Oxford and they will receive funding to cover their course fees as well as a grant for living costs.
Each scholar will be given free accommodation and meals within their college, and a grant of £10,000 to support their study and living costs.
The Oxford Refugee Studies Centre will also act as a hub for the scholars, offering access to a programme of seminars and events, and mentorship.
Find out more about the Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Ukraine Refugees.
Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Ukraine Refugees FAQs
Alumni relations
There are a number of alumni groups in the region, including the Oxford University Society of Ukraine who are providing support in the region. Please email them on [email protected] if you would like more details.
OUP resources
Oxford University Press has made a number of research resources available freely available to institutions in Ukraine, and has a selection of content for young learners and parents. Please see the OUP Ukraine pages for up to date information.