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Why Was Ukraine a Hotspot for African Students?

October 6, 2022

Before the war, nearly 80,000 foreign students were enrolled at universities in Ukraine. Almost a quarter of them were from African countries.

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Evakuierung in Lviv
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But why was Ukraine such a major drawcard for African students — and where are they all going now?

 

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