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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
IMMANUEL-KANT-STR. 18-20
44803 BOCHUM
Germany
51.4738251, 7.252302
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
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 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
The university has a fund for accessibility from which students can request assistive measures such as Sign language interpretation, subtitling, assistive devices and translation of texts and study materials into more accessible formats.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Note that this is the main third party housing provider of the university, but is not part of the institution itself
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Due to the small scale of the institution, preparatory visits can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. Please don't hesitate to contact the international office or the accessibility officer about this.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
Visits can be adjusted to the needs of the person.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
The university offers an introduction week for all new students, including an introduction to the contact people for inclusion and accessibility. Procedures to apply for assistive services are also introduced and explained.