The DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – German Academic Exchange Service) is a German organization that provides financial support for academic exchanges. Founded in 1925, DAAD is now the world’s largest organization promoting and funding international exchange projects for students, scholars, and researchers, as well as fostering overall international cooperation of German higher education institutions. DAAD is an independent association of German universities and their student bodies, and it is the largest scholarship provider for international students. Its funding comes from public funds of the Federal Republic of Germany.

In 2025, Ulm University won a project competition under the umbrella program DUHN (Deutsch-Ukrainisches Hochschulnetzwerk – German-Ukrainian Higher Education Network) and received a DAAD grant to support cooperation with V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. The main goal of this project is to expand and strengthen the partnership between Ulm University and Karazin University through the further development of existing, or the introduction of new, double degree bachelor’s and master’s programs in mathematics and computer science.

The project is planned for a duration of four years, from 2025 to 2029.

• Successful integration of Karazin University students participating in the bachelor’s double degree program who had to relocate to Germany due to the war, into the German education system and society.

• Engagement of students currently studying in Ukraine through a dedicated study track starting from the first semester, which allows for better coordination of the academic process and prepares students for participation in the program.

• Development of two joint English-language double degree master’s programs: one in Mathematics and one in Data Science. Thanks to unique practical components, these programs optimally prepare students for professional careers both in Ukraine and in Germany.

• Initiation of research collaboration in mathematics and computer science through joint seminars and summer schools.

• Establishment of an alumni network through a series of mentoring activities and alumni meetings.