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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.
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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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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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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