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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
GERAARD DE DUIVELSTRAAT 5
9000 GENT
Belgium
51.0525569, 3.7281802
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?
HOGENT is committed to creating an optimal environment for all its students. This way, all students get equal opportunities in education.
Students with an attested disability can submit a request via this page for individual education and examination measures (e.g. extra time for exams, compensatory software for students with dyslexia, oral explanations, etc.) or customised assistance (assistance with planning and organising, study method, taking notes, etc.). You can count on targeted support at thresholds based on your functional impairment.
Requesting measures.
Individual education and examination measures are reasonable customised adjustments to give all students equal opportunities. This way, everyone can fully participate in education and exams. To apply, contact the student counsellor+ of your programme by email.
You can apply for these measures using the certificate that applies to you. The measures must meet four criteria:
▪ Necessary: without this measure, the student cannot fully participate in the education and examinations.
▪ Feasible: the measure may not create a demonstrably disproportionate burden for the organisation.
▪ Defensible: the measure can be justified with respect to those involved.
▪ Competence monitoring: the measure may not affect the intended final competences. Only the process to acquire these competences is modified by the measure.
It is the department that decides on the final granting of the measures.
https://www.hogent.be/en/student/students-with-a-functional-disability/
Necessary documents to provide
Anyone wishing to be recognised as a student with a disability must be able to submit the following applicable certificates:
• proof of registration VAPH (for students registered at the Flemish Agency for Persons with a Handicap)
• recognition of handicap of the Directorate General for Persons with a handicap
• dyslexia or dyscalculia research report
• attestation file for motorial disability (completed by the attending physician)
• attestation booklet on auditive functional impairment (completed by attending physician)
• attestation bundle visual functional impairment (completed by attending physician)
• attestation booklet chronic illness (completed by attending physician)
• autism spectrum disorder attestation booklet (completed by attending psychiatrist, neuropaediatrician, registered psychologist or registered remedial educationalist)
• AD(H)D attestation bundle (completed by attending psychiatrist, neurologist, neuropediatrist, registered psychologist or registered remedial educationalist)
• certificate bundle for psychiatric disability (completed by attending psychiatrist, certified psychologist or registered remedial educationalist)
• attestation bundle stuttering (completed by attending physician or speech therapist)
• attestation bundle for coordination development disorder (completed by attending (child and adolescent) psychiatrist, neurologist or neuropedist)
• attestation bundle for tic disorder (completed by attending (child and adolescent) psychiatrist, neurologist or neuropedist)
• attestation bundle for developmental dysphasia (completed by attending physician or speech therapist)
• attestation bundle for other functional impairment (completed by attending physician)
What can students expect?
Some examples:
Do you have dyslexia? Then together we will look at whether compensatory software can help you.
Do you have a visual impairment? Learning and examination material can be converted for you.
Do you have autism? If you would benefit from a separate examination room, we will look into the possibilities together.
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?
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
At Student Counselling+ we use an individual approach based on the question and needs of the student. Together with the student and the educational institution, we look at what is possible in terms of measures.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Students living in a residence of HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts can always call the reception desk for information about medical assistance: addresses of doctors, dentists, etc. are available. In case you have health problems, you can always call the Students’ Advisory Centre of the Ghent University, where doctors run a practice for students. As experienced doctors they are ideally placed to deal with any medical or psychological problem you might have. As health care is not free, each visit to the doctor must be paid. If you have a proper insurance, you can recover the costs, though some of the medical costs may be charged to the patient personally.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
Arrival guide for foreign students: https://www.hogent.be/sites/hogent/assets/File/HOGENT_ARRIVAL%20GUIDE%2…
Don’t forget to attend the Welcome Days for incoming exchange students at the beginning of the academic year. Here you can make yourself more familiar with the institution and the city, but also meet and greet the many others who joined you on your journey! More info at https://www.hogent.be/en/future-student/practical-guide/student-life/