Universität Bielefeld

Institution details

Official name: Universität Bielefeld
English name: Bielefeld University
Institution email: [email protected]
Institution website
Link to the HEI study programmes
Link to the HEI student guide
This institution has not provided a link to their examination regulations

Location

Address

Universitaetsstr. 25
33615 BIELEFELD
Germany

52.0367238, 8.4952413

Campuses

This institution does not have any campus or has not added any campus to their page.

Offices

Disability / Inclusion Office

Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+49 (0)521 106-12600
Address
Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld
Website
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/zab/

Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office

International Relations Office

Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+49 (0) 521 106-6975
Address
Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld
Website
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/studium/international/

Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office

Procedures for students

Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities

This institution has not provided information about how to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities.

Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability

The procedure for applying for a disadvantage compensation is initiated by the students concerned. The application must be submitted within a reasonable time frame before an examination, and the disability must be made credible. The application for a disadvantage compensation is submitted at the examination offices of the respective faculties. The ZAB can offer support during the application process.

Necessary documents depend on each personal case and will be specified after consultation with the ZAB. General information can be found here:

The ZAB will assist students individually according to their needs. Students can expect a close and professional assistance for all issues or concerns.

This institution has not provided information about if the procedure applies for both local and international students

Adjustments for students with disabilities

  • 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
  • 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

Services and Support

Financial support

This institution does not offer extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities.

Medical and Psychological support

Where to seek medical services?

Contact for medical support

Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+49 (0)521 106-3017; +49 (0)521 106-3019
Address
Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld
Website
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/studium/studierende/information-studienberatung/st…

Housing support

Studierendenwerk Bielefeld

[email protected]
+49 (0)521 106-88600
Morgenbreede 2-4
33615 Bielefeld

Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+49 (0)521 106-12600
Address
Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld
Website
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/zab/anlaufstellen/wohnen-und-leben/ …

Additional services

This institution does not provide additional support appart of those listed above.

Activities

Preparatory visits

Preparatory visits are being developed at Bielefeld University. To support visits of students and scholars from abroad, the International Office will coordinate the service bodies according to the needs of the visitors. The university will update students regarding this issue.

Students can expect personally and professionally addressed solutions to receive an impression of the university’s infrastructure and offers. Questions and requirements can be exchanged accordingly.

Welcoming activities

The International Student Services Centre (ISSC) organizes introductory days for degree-seeking students before the semester starts and an orientation programme during the semester in order to prepare this group of students for their studies at Bielefeld University. The introductory days usually take place in March/April (Summer Semester) and September/October (Winter Semester).

Specific measures can be taken for students with special needs whenever possible. Please contact us as soon as possible via [email protected].

Details will be announced before arrival to all incoming students. Students can also contact the International Office and/or the International Student Services Centre to find out about the possibilities: