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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Altenbergerstrasse 69
4040 LINZ
Austria
48.337628, 14.3228231
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
During admission or when getting in touch with the disability support and service center at Institute Integriert Studieren you can hand in your official, formal disability documents, medical documents or an official letter from the disability counselor / support and service center of your home university.
Necessary documents to provide
Official evidence of the disability, which can be: (i) an invalidity card, (ii) a certificate delivered by a public body (e.g. Ministry of Health) or (iii) a recent certificate delivered by a specialist physician.
What can students expect?
- Adapted study and exam conditions,
- Support and Service by Institute Integriert Studieren.
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to educational activities
- May bring a personal assistant to educational activities
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- May request the course material in digital format
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May bring a personal assistant to the exam for practical help at the beginning and end of the exam
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to oral exams
- May take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more preparation time before the oral exam
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
- May use the services of a note taker appointed by Institute Integriert Studieren to written exams.
- May replace study activities not possible / feasible with scientific papers
- Officially recognized guide and service dogs welcome
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Keplergebäude, Room K035/4A, Altenbergerstrasse 69, see Campus Map at https://www.jku.at/en/campus/the-jku-campus/buildings/
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Student hostels are in close vicinity, some wheelchair accessible rooms are available: https://www.jku.at/en/campus/accommodations/
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
- Book a virtual campus tour: https://www.jku.at/en/campus/the-jku-campus/campus-tour/
- International welcome day: https://www.jku.at/en/news-events/events/detail/news/internationalwelco…