For Ukrainians in Germany
Free education and career resources for Ukrainians in Hamburg
Verified options for language, mentoring, and skills. Every TEEI programme is free and open to 45,000+ Ukrainians already living in Hamburg.
Language Learning
Free Language Courses in Hamburg
6 verified programmes for Ukrainians in Hamburg. TEEI conversation practice is free and online. Local courses are listed alongside.
TEEI Language Programmes
Free, fully online, run by The Educational Equality Institute. Join from anywhere with an internet connection.
TEEI Language Connect
- Language
- English
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Free
1-to-1 video practice with volunteer conversation partners
See detailsBabbel (via TEEI)
- Language
- German
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-B2
- Cost
- Free
Access through TEEI language programme
See detailsLocal Language Courses in Hamburg
In-person and hybrid courses in Hamburg. Many are free for refugees through government funding.
Hamburger Volkshochschule (VHS Hamburg)
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C1
- Cost
- Free for refugees with BAMF voucher
Integration courses (Integrationskurs) funded by BAMF across multiple Hamburg VHS locations
Visit ProviderGoethe-Institut Hamburg
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Scholarships available for refugees
Collon Sprachschule Hamburg
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C1
- Cost
- Free with BAMF voucher
BAMF-certified integration and professional German courses
Visit ProviderTech Training & Upskilling in Hamburg
Free and funded training in web development, data, and design. TEEI provides DataCamp access and structured upskilling at no cost.
Google Career Certificates
IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, Cybersecurity
- Cost
- Free for refugees via scholarship
DCI Digital Career Institute Hamburg
Full-stack Web Development, Data Science, Cloud Computing
- Cost
- Free with Bildungsgutschein (education voucher)
neue fische School and Pool for Digital Talent
Web Development, Data Science, Java, Cloud Computing
- Cost
- Free with Bildungsgutschein
12-week intensive bootcamps with job placement support
View ProgrammeUniversity Access in Hamburg
Universities in Hamburg with pathways for Ukrainians: guest auditing, preparatory tracks, online degrees.
Universitat Hamburg
Refugee access and preparatory courses, including Studienkolleg
- Eligibility
- Refugees with prior university education and German B2+
- Cost
- Free
Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)
Integration and academic preparation for refugee students
- Eligibility
- Refugees with STEM background and German language skills
- Cost
- Free
Kiron Open Higher Education
Online degree pathways for refugees
- Eligibility
- Refugees and displaced persons
- Cost
- Free
Career & Employment
Career Resources for Ukrainians in Hamburg
Free career mentoring through TEEI, plus local employers, job boards, and counselling services. Logistics is Hamburg's anchor sector.
Major Employers with Refugee Initiatives
Public hiring programmes and integration initiatives for refugees in Hamburg.
Airbus
Aerospace / Engineering
Major manufacturing and engineering site in Hamburg-Finkenwerder
View CareersOtto Group
E-commerce / Retail
Refugee Integration ProgrammeDiversity hiring initiatives and refugee integration programmes
View CareersJob Boards & Employment Portals
Where to look for jobs in Hamburg: refugee-focused boards, government portals, and the major national platforms.
Career Counselling & Mentoring
TEEI Mentorship pairs you with a professional in your field for free, ongoing one-to-one guidance. Local services add qualification-recognition support.
TEEI Mentors for Ukraine
1-to-1 career mentoring with professionals
- Cost
- Free
Hamburger Beratungszentrum fur Fluchtlinge und Migranten (Fluchtpunkt)
Migration counselling and legal advisory
- Cost
- Free
TEEI in Hamburg
How The Educational Equality Institute Supports Ukrainians in Hamburg
2 active TEEI programmes serve Ukrainians in Hamburg and across Germany. Free, online, run with volunteer mentors and language partners over secure video. For the wider picture, see all of Germany or browse by country.
Language Connect
PilotMentors for Ukraine
PilotCommunity & Support
Ukrainian Community Resources in Hamburg
Ukrainian community groups, integration counselling, and government refugee services in Hamburg. Housing, legal advice, document services, cultural events.
Ukrainian Organisations
Ukrainischer Verein in Hamburg e.V.
Ukrainian community association
- Cultural events and community networking
- Information sessions for newcomers
- Ukrainian language school for children
Generalkonsulat der Ukraine in Hamburg
Consular services
- Document services
- Legal assistance
- Passport renewal
Integration & Welfare Support
Integration counselling, family support, employment guidance, housing assistance. Usually free for refugees.
Hamburger Willkommenszentrum (Hamburg Welcome Centre)
Municipal welcome centre
- Initial orientation for newcomers
- Referrals to services
- Multi-language counselling
Government Refugee Services
Residence permits, asylum processing, qualification recognition, and integration referrals. Essential for legal status.
Amt fur Migration Hamburg
Hamburg migration authority
- Refugee registration and residence permits
- Temporary protection coordination
- Work permit processing
BAMF Regional Office Hamburg
Federal migration and refugee authority
- Integration course allocation
- Recognition of foreign qualifications
- Asylum and protection processing
Common Questions
Questions about resources in Hamburg
The blockers that come up most often. Anything else: contact@theeducationalequalityinstitute.org.
What free German courses are available for Ukrainians in Hamburg?
Ukrainians in Hamburg can access free German courses through Hamburger Volkshochschule (VHS) with a BAMF integration voucher, subsidised courses at Goethe-Institut Hamburg, and BAMF-certified courses at Collon Sprachschule. TEEI Language Connect offers free online German and English conversation practice.
How do I enrol in a BAMF integration course in Hamburg?
Contact the BAMF regional office in Hamburg or your local Jobcenter. You will receive a Berechtigungsschein (entitlement certificate) for a free integration course at any BAMF-approved provider. The course includes 600 hours of German language and 100 hours of civic orientation.
Are there free tech training programmes for refugees in Hamburg?
Yes. DCI Digital Career Institute Hamburg and neue fische offer coding bootcamps free with a Bildungsgutschein. DataCamp access is free through TEEI. Google Career Certificates offers refugee scholarships for IT, data, and UX courses.
How can I get career mentoring in Hamburg as a Ukrainian professional?
TEEI Mentors for Ukraine offers free 1-to-1 career mentoring with professionals. Sessions cover CV adaptation for the German market, interview practice, and job search strategy. Sign up at theeducationalequalityinstitute.org.
What documents do I need to work in Hamburg as a Ukrainian refugee?
With temporary protection (Aufenthaltserlaubnis nach Section 24 AufenthG), you have the right to work in Germany without a separate work permit. Register at the Amt fur Migration Hamburg and obtain your electronic residence permit. Your Ukrainian qualifications may need recognition through anabin or the IHK.
One clear step in Hamburg
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