FAQs

I am Ukrainian and I am studying at NOVA. I’m having financial problems because I can’t reach my family. What can I do?

Ukrainian refugees from the current war benefit from the Special International Student Statute including access to social grants, scholarships, and its exceptional equality with national students in terms of the payment of tuition fees, fees and emoluments. At NOVA, this support is given through SASNOVA. For specific needs, please contact:

General – sasnova@unl.pt
Scholarships – bolsas@unl.pt
Accommodation – alojamento@unl.pt
Health Services – saude@unl.pt

Additionally, you may apply for exemption of payment of tuition fees, as decided by the Rector of NOVA University Lisbon.

I am a university student from Ukraine and I want to transfer to NOVA to continue my studies. What can I do?

You can find structured information about integration as student at NOVA university in this page.

I am a Ukrainian student and would like to meet other Ukrainian students.  

At NOVA, there is a community of Ukrainian students that are studying at different schools. We can help you get in touch with them. Please send us an e-mail and we can facilitate this contact.

I am Ukrainian and I am studying at NOVA. I would like to help my family to come to Portugal. Can NOVA help me?

The best way to help Ukrainian citizens to come to Portugal is through the existing official channels. You can find information in the following websites:

PORTUGAL FOR UKRAINE | ПОРТУГАЛІЯ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ

«Португалія для України» є ініціативою уряду Португалії, яка має на меті об’єднати всі поточні дії у зв’язку з конфліктом в Україні, у вимірах міжнародних дій, направлення гуманітарної підтримки та інтеграції та прийому переміщених осіб у Португалії.

https://portugalforukraine.gov.pt/

SEF FOR UKRAINE | СЕФ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ

Сторінка Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) присвячена допомозі українцям.

https://sefforukraine.sef.pt/

I am from Ukraine, studying at NOVA, but I feel that my academic performance is being affected by the current situation. Can I postpone my studies?

All issues concerning your academic situation should be brought to the attention of the School where you are studying, so that the best solution can be found to your specific needs. Please, contact your Programme Director.

I am a Ukrainian student from NOVA. I am feeling stressed and overwhelmed with this whole situation and I think I need some type of psychological support. Where can I find it?

SASNOVA is the Social Welfare Services of NOVA. You may contact them for different types of support. For psychological support, you can check the platform for wellbeing in the following link:

The Bridge is NOVA’s platform for well-being. The goal of The Bridge is to help students to access professional mental health support and contribute to an overall mental health improvement. For more information, please click here or contact us directly.

I am a mobility student from Ukraine and I would like to know if I can extend the mobility. Is this possible?

For extending your mobility, as a first step, please contact the International Mobility Office of the NOVA’s school where you are enrolled. For more general issues, you may contact the International Mobility Office at NOVA through the e-mail erasmus@unl.pt.