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The information about this institution was updated on 03/June/2026.
Institution details
Location
Address
KAISERSWERTHER STRASSE 16-18
14195 BERLIN
Germany
52.4479602, 13.2856298
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
Information for prospective international exchange students is available at https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/international/studium_fu/semester-ausland/index.html.
Information for prospective degree-seeking international students is avaiable at https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/international/degree_seeking/index.html.
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?
Please contact the advisory office for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
by e-mail: [email protected]
by phone: +49 (30) 838 54832
Necessary documents to provide
A medical certificate/ a doctor’s note
Recommendation letter on disadvantage compensations of the home university
What can students expect?
During the studies
Students with disabilities and chronic illnesses have different support options during their studies depending on one’s (medical) needs, e.g. technical and personal assistance. In order to better address your concerns and needs, more detailed information need to be provided. Students, prospective students, exchange students or PhD candidates may always contact the consultation office for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses and arrange an appointment for a personal consultation.
Contact details
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: +49 (30) 838 54832
address: Iltisstrasse 1, room 102 (ground floor), 14195 Berlin
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 note taker to oral and written exams
- 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
We do our best to create equal opportunities. We support students with impairments in their studies and look for individual solutions to compensate for disadvantages. Deadline extensions for the submission of term papers or time extensions for exams may be possible. Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution.
Students with disabilities may be given priority in enrolling in courses.
Exam formats can be adjusted (for example, a written exam instead of an oral exam, or vice versa).
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
For further information and assistance in financing of studies, please contact the Studierendenwerk Berlin:
https://www.stw.berlin/en/counselling/counselling-for-students-with-disabilities.html
Erasmus+ Exchange Students: Erasmus+ support from the home university may be available. May also be available for preparatory visits.
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Psychological counseling is provided by the Center for Academic Advising and Psychological Counseling which offers individual counseling, training courses and workshops.
https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/studienberatung/psychologische_beratung/index.html
Appointments are scheduled via this online form: https://ssl2.cms.fu-berlin.de/fu-berlin/en/studium/beratung/ssc/PM_Terminvereinbarung-Psychologische-Beratung/index.html
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Studierendenwerk Berlin is the institution in Germany which offers information on and assistance with housing, as well as financing of studies, payment for necessary means of assistance, problems concerning agencies and institutions, as well as personal problems and crisis situations.
Please be aware of possible long waiting times and contact the Studierendenwerk early in advance.
https://www.stw.berlin/en/counselling/counselling-for-students-with-disabilities.html
Freie Universität Berlin's accomodation service offers a limited number of accomodation: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/unterbringung/index.html.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Please contact the advisory office for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. They will be happy to arrange a meeting with you to visit the Campus together.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
You will be shown around on Campus to get an impression of the buildings and the surroundings and get a first sense of orientation.