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The information about this institution was updated on 08/February/2024.
Institution details
Location
Address
Willy-Brandt-Straße 75
20459 HAMBURG
Germany
53.54732815, 9.9870272374592
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
HSBA's staff in the Diversity and Inclusion Office assists students and staff with needs. Feel free to reach out to us with any queries, concerns or feedback you may have.
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Iris and Esther look after all inbound exchange and study abroad students, ensuring that they feel at home. The office provides support in terms of academia and non-academia like assistance finding accommodation, clarifying immigration and health insurance status, financial issues, homesickness and so forth. The team is supported by the HSBa International Committee, made up of HSBA students who are committed to spend time with inbound students, making them feel at home in Hamburg and at HSBA.
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?
Inbound exchange and study abroad students as well as degree seeking studenta may indicate any needs when first enquiring to study at HSBA and/or when applying. Our teams are dedicated to provide the necessary assitance, if so wished. Data is handled protectively, and only relevant staff will learn about any fewer opportunities and/or needs the individual may have.
HSBA is inclusive and does not discriminate.
Necessary documents to provide
Should you require, for example, extra time in exams due to dyslexia you will have to provide a doctor's note. What type of documents are needed will depend largely on your individual situation and needs.
What can students expect?
Good support. HSBA is a small institution, where students are treated as individuals.
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
Inbound exchange and study abroad students as well as degree seeking studenta may indicate any needs when first enquiring to study at HSBA and/or when applying. Our teams are dedicated to provide the necessary assitance, if so wished. Data is handled protectively, and only relevant staff will learn about any fewer opportunities and/or needs the individual may have.
HSBA is inclusive and does not discriminate.
Necessary documents to provide
Should you require, for example, extra time in exams due to dyslexia you will have to provide a doctor's note. What type of documents are needed will depend largely on your individual situation and needs.
What can students expect?
Good support. HSBA is a small institution, where students are treated as individuals.
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 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
Each situation will be looked at individually and the best possible support will be given.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Please inform us of your needs.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
We will show the facilities and discuss individual needs and how they can be met.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
This will depend on the individual's situation.