Let refugee talent flourish

The UAF guides refugees towards studies and work. Help us and donate!

Good for refugees and good for the Netherlands

The UAF Foundation for Refugee Students supports refugee students, professionals, and academics in their education and transition to the Dutch education system and the labor market.

With personal guidance, financial support, and access to networks, we help them fully utilize their knowledge, talents, and ambitions. This is good for refugees and good for the Netherlands.

I want support

Want to study in the Netherlands? Find out if the UAF can help. Our guidance and financial support complement existing resources.

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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.

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I want to help

Want to support our work financially or volunteer? We'd love to hear from you. Find out what you can do. 

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The latest updates

Donate a study book

For refugee students in the Netherlands, studying is a fresh start. You're opening the first page of their new chapter.
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Sign the petition

Together we call on the government to make faster use of refugee talent!

Petition signed by 34.000 people

The UAF petition has now been signed by 34.000 people. In the petition, we urge the government not to keep refugees waiting, but to utilize their talents.
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News and stories

06 Januari 2026

Professor Dr. A. (André) Uitterlinden: "I didn't want gifts. I wanted to pass on opportunities."

When Professor Dr. A. (André) Uitterlinden, Professor of Complex Genetics at Erasmus MC, recently

05 Januari 2026

Start registration for empowerment program for women

Women with a refugee background can register for the empowerment program until January 15

25 December 2025

Bayan Sabri (28): 'Thomas immediately believed in me'

'I am a doctor and I will become a doctor again.' Bayan Sabri (28) was very clear during the introduction

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