The project HAWK open supports refugees in questions concerning the start or continuation of their studies, the crediting of academic achievements, financing and integration into the university.

Any questions? "Open Hour" by student advisers

Further services

HAWK open: further information - English + عربي

English عربي HAWK open intends to support refugees in starting or continuing their academic education. It offers counseling in all matters related to studies at the HAWK, such as accreditation or financing of studies and the process of becoming involved.
project page

Studies for Ukraine war refugees

If you are seeking specific information on how to study at HAWK as a refugee from Ukraine war, please, follow the link below. Information is available in English as well as in Ukrainian and Russian.
HAWK open for Ukraine war refugees (with links to Ukrainian & Russian web pages)

Counselling in Hildesheim

Frauke Drewes
Dr. Frauke Drewes
Manager of programmes for international students (HAWK open/ HAWK start plus/ HeadStart), member of the Antidiscrimination Board of the HAWK according to AGG
HAWK plus
von Borstel
Birke von Borstel
Faculty of Social Work and Health

Counselling in Holzminden

Profilbild Karen Büttner
Karen Büttner
Student advisor Holzminden Students Incomer/Outgoer, PROMOS, HAWK open Project office Holzminden
International Office
  • +49/5531/126-162
  • Haarmannplatz 3
    (Room HOA_S24)
    37603 Holzminden

Counselling in Göttingen

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Lea Schwacke
Student advisor for exchange students (incoming and outgoing) and international degree-seeking students in Göttingen, HAWK open
International Office
  • +49/5121/881-314
  • Büsgenweg 1a
    (Room GÖK_E30)
    37077 Göttingen

About HAWK open

Studies for Refugees

First term at HAWK? Programme for international students

Unterricht mit individueller Hilfestellung bei Bearbeitung einer Aufgabe

Studienstart plus

Receive more time and support when starting your studies.

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Cafe International - HAWK OPEN

Café International

Offenes Austauschformat von Studierenden für Studierende

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Bühnenbild: Connecting for Future - Zukunftswerkstatt international für Studium und Beruf

Connecting for Future

Konferenz für internationale Studierende, Hochschulmitarbeitende und Arbeitgeber*innen

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