UniClub: young refugees’ path to university studies

UniClub is a project of Vienna University Children’s Office and provides learning support and educational counselling. It supports students who are attending schools that offer a high school diploma and whose first language is not German. UniClub strives to work towards educational justice and equity. 

The learning support is mainly based on a buddy system. The majority of StudyBuddies are pre-service teachers in courses at the Centre for Teacher Education at Vienna University who support young people in learning or doing homework. Participants meet their StudyBuddy once a week for a learning session.  

UniClub also offers a number of other opportunities.

• LernClub is where participants can study for school, do their homework and practice German. It provides books and learning materials, computers, printers and internet access. 
• IntensivClubs, such as the Math Club, German Club and English Club, help participants improve in their majors and languages. Participants meet every week in small study groups. 
• Workshops and excursions are available for all who are interested in science,  and offers hands-on experience and on-site visits.