Support and assistance for researchers, teachers and administrative staff affected by the crisis in Ukraine

 The University of Ljubljana follows the Ukrainian crisis with deep shock and concern. If you need any assistance, advice, information, or support, please email us at .

• If you are interested in a job at the University of Ljubljana, we invite you to check open positions for job vacancies: www.uni-lj.si/news/job_vacancies.
   
• Support for students and professors from Ukraine to integrate into the Slovenian environment and learn the Slovenian language: Students of the UL Faculty of Arts from the Department of Slavistics, offer free help to Ukrainian students and professor. They will help you learn Slovenian and offer support, socializing, and getting to know  life in Ljubljana. For more information please contact Brina Minca Hrlec: .
  
  

  Center for Slovene as a second and foreing language offers different options for learning Slovene:

  •  Slonline – freely asccessible online course in Slovene for foreigners
  • Free access to textbooks, workbooks and other content for teaching Slovenian as a foreign language:
    Time for Slovene 1 and 2 (textbook and workbook)
    Križ kraž
    E-/i-materials
    Tests for the Slovenian language examinations
    Guides for teachers and materials for implementing the conversation
    Overview of other textbooks  

• Slovenia is willing to help those who find themselves in need because of the war in Ukraine. The Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Support and Integration of Migrants has established a government call center with experts from various fields offering information on support and assistance provided to Ukrainian citizens. The call center operates daily Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm. A toll-free number 080 41 42 is available for calls from Slovenia. For international calls, please dial +386 1478 7530. They have also established a special e-mail address . Up-to-date information and contact numbers are also available on the gov.si website in Slovenian, English and Ukraininan language.  
   
• Procedure for obtaining temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine: A person who, during the period of temporary protection, declares on entering the Republic of Slovenia that he or she intends to apply for temporary protection in the Republic of Slovenia, shall fill out an Application for Temporary Protection form which shall be submitted to the police and besides, they shall also present all the evidence at their disposal which is relevant for the decision on granting temporary protection. In addition to the right to temporary residence in the Republic of Slovenia, a person granted temporary protection shall also have the right to: accommodation and meals in accommodation centres or financial assistance for private accommodation, healthcare, work, education, financial assistance or pocket money, family reunification, free legal assistance, information on rights and obligations and assistance in exercising rights arising from Temporary Protection of Displaced Persons Act. More information.
   
• Useful information on arriving to Slovenia can also be found here.

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