Information for providers on the crisis in Ukraine

This section provides information and links to guidance for providers on higher education issues related to the crisis in Ukraine.

There are 775 Ukrainian and 3,030 Russian students studying at English universities and colleges.¹ In addition, some English universities and colleges offer transnational education. There are 267 students studying in Ukraine and 3,113 students studying in Russia in this type of provision.²

We are distributing £4 million to higher education providers in England to support Ukrainian students.
Find out how the funds are being distributed and what providers need to do
Providers delivering transnational education to students in Russia should ensure they are familiar with the regulatory requirements that apply in these circumstances.
Find out more
The government has issued guidance to providers on the steps they are taking, including to support students and to suspend research collaborations with Russia.
Read the government guidance to providers
Providers may wish to familiarise themselves with the latest UK visa guidance, and how they can support Ukrainian students.
Find out more about visa support
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has published guidance on UK financial sanctions and has also published Russia-specific guidance.
Providers that are charities (either registered or exempt) may also wish to refer to the related Charity Commission statement on the Ukraine crisis.
Read the Charity Commission statement

¹ 2019-20 HESA Student Record
² 2020-21 HESA Aggregate Offshore Record

Published 04 April 2022
Last updated 28 April 2022 + show all updates

28 April 2022: Added details of funding support.

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