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The information about this institution was updated on 27/November/2025.
Institution details
Location
Address
ELFDE LINIESTRAAT 24
3500 HASSELT
Belgium
50.9374606, 5.3482555
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
For any inquiries, please contact us via email at [email protected]. This is the preferred and most efficient method of communication.
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
For any inquiries, please contact us via email at [email protected]. This is the preferred and most efficient method of communication.
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities?
To ask for specific adjustments within the study program contact the 'dienst studievoortgang' at [email protected].
In the Erasmus+ programme the term “students with fewer opportunities” refers to participants who face barriers that may limit their ability to take part in international mobility. Additional financial and practical support can be provided. Request recognition through the International Relations Office of the institution which is responsible for managing your Erasmus+ mobility grant.
Necessary documents to provide
For Belgian students there are specific guidelines available from Belgian services.
Students from abroad should contact the the 'dienst studievoortgang' to find out which documents from the country of origin can be used.
If you're mobility takes place within the Erasmus+ programme, please contact [email protected].
What can students expect?
In PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts we want to provide maximum development opportunities for all our students. We do that on the one hand by offering a powerful learning environment for everyone. One the other hand, there are specific adjustments for those who need them. In case of specific adjustments we start from the individual needs of the student.
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
A student can request for a recognition as a student with disabilities via https://mijnslb.pxl.be. (This url only works from the moment the student is enrolled.) This request is being treated by the 'dienst studievoortgang'. With the recognition as a student with disabilities, the student can ask for specific adjustments within the study program.
For more information: contact the person responsible for the disability office.
Necessary documents to provide
For Belgian students there are specific guidelines available from Belgian services. Students from abroad should contact the person responsible for the disability office to find out which documents from the country of origin can be used.
What can students expect?
In PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts we want to provide maximum development opportunities for all our students. We do that on the one hand by offering a powerful learning environment for everyone. One the other hand, there are specific adjustments for those who need them. In case of specific adjustments we start from the individual needs of the student.
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 request to record lectures
- 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 move the exams to the appropriate catch-up exam period within the same exam period
- 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
* A personal note taker during the exams is not allowed. But the school can provide a lecturer to help with that mather.
All other needs, based on the needs assessment, can be discussed. The head of the study program gives final approval for these extra adjustments.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
PXL does not offer student residences on campus. You will have to rent a room on the private market.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Contact the person responsible for the disability office by phone or by email.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
A tour of the campus and a conversation about specific needs and adjustments.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
For international student, an introduction day is organised at the start of the semester.
For regular degree student, there are introduction activities for each study programme. Once enrolled, the student get's all the practical information.