The Netherlands is ageing rapidly. There are staff shortages everywhere.
Refugees can and want to be part of the solution. The UAF Foundation for Refugee Students has been guiding refugee talent for over 75 years. That is good for refugees and for the Netherlands.
We are committed to the development of refugee students and professionals and their integration into the Dutch labor market. We have been doing this since 1948. We represent their interests, give advice and offer guidance and financial support. We share our knowledge and experience with educational institutions, employers and municipalities. Are you in?
I want support
Do you want to study or are you looking for a job? Find out if the UAF can do something for you. Our guidance and financial support is supplementary to existing facilities.
I want to collaborate
Do you, as a company, fund, municipality or educational institution, want to offer opportunities for study or work? We are happy to share our knowledge and experience. Discover the possibilities.
I want to help
Support our work financially or use yourself as a mentor? That is more than welcome. Find out what you can do.
We represent refugees interests and share our knowledge and experience
Op smart and effective ways offering opportunities to refugee students and professionals, together with our partners. That is what we do. In 2024:
- Did we have 4.146 refugees in guidance who together follow 7.525 guidance modules.
- Started 1.770 refugees with a study.
- Studied 231 refugee students.
News & blogs
March 14 2025
UAF calls for long-term solution for Ukrainian refugees
More than 130 European civil society organisations are urging the European Union (EU) to provide a solution
March 11 2025
UAF joins protest against education cuts
The announced cuts in higher education pose a serious threat to the quality
March 07 2025
Women's Empowerment 'From Flight to Power'
This year the theme of International Women's Day is 'Woman of the Future'. This theme is worn
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