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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Regina-Pacis-Weg 3
53113 BONN
Germany
50.7267806, 7.0864528
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
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities?
The Equal Opportunities and Diversity Unit (https://www.chancengerechtigkeit.uni-bonn.de/en/diversity/studying/studying?set_language=en) is in the process of setting up a counselling network due to the intersectional entanglement of different discrimination dimensions. Students with fewer opportunities receive advice and support here:
Counseling regarding racism
Central Study and Advisory and Counseling Service
AStA Bonn - Advice and Counseling
Necessary documents to provide
What can students expect?
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
In the course of their studies, students with health impairments frequently encounter obstacles in completing the required coursework and examinations (such as exams, presentations or assignments). Here, students with health impairments have the opportunity to obtain modified framework conditions in terms of time or form by applying for disadvantage compensation. However, an application for compensation for a disadvantage only has a chance of success if the student admits to his/her own impairments to the examination board, examination office, examiners or other authorized bodies, describes the effects in a comprehensible manner and submits the reasons, evidence and proof required in each individual case.
Before submitting an application, individual counselling - by the Disability Officer and/or the relevant subject-specific study advisory service - is strongly recommended, as this can increase your chances of obtaining compensation for disadvantages.
Further informations about subject-specific study advisory services can be found here: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/subject-specific-study-advisory-service?set_language=en
Necessary documents to provide
A current (= not older than 6 months) specialist certificate from the treating specialist or (registered/registered) psychotherapist confirming your information in medical terms (but comprehensible to a medical layperson) and approving or recommending the requested measure(s) - if applicable with a corresponding recommendation for the scope of the disadvantage compensation.
Diagnostic tests (e.g., for dyslexia/dyscalculia) - if applicable - should be not more than 5 years old and preferably study-related. A severely disabled person's certificate can - if available - also be enclosed, but is not absolutely necessary for the disadvantage compensation and is often not sufficient to prove the specific examination-relevant disability.
What can students expect?
It is possible to apply for compensation for a disadvantage. Compensation for disadvantages in studies are measures to compensate for difficulties in the course of studies and in examinations caused by impairments and thus to ensure equal opportunities; they are not awarded across the board, but always individually and situation-related and depend, for example, on the effects of the impairment and the respective field of study.
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
- Workplace for students with visual impairment
- Quiet and retreat spaces
- Offers in inclusive university sports
- Buddy programs under development
- Various counselling services on the topic of studying with disabilities
- Regulars' table for students with disabilities
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
The Studierendenwerk in Bonn offers counselling to questions concerning financial support for incoming students with disabilities
https://www.studierendenwerk-bonn.de/en/counselling-social-affairs/studying-with-impairments
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Psychological (and psychosocial) counseling centers (see also flyer):
- Central Student Advisory Service
- Studierendenwerk Bonn (PBS
- AStA
- University Hospital:
https://www.ukbonn.de/patient_innen/international/
https://www.ukbonn.de/psychosomatische-medizin-und-psychotherapie/
https://www.ukbonn.de/psychiatrie-und-psychotherapie/
For medical counceling: local doctors
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Limited number of barrier-free dormitory rooms in the Studierendenwerk
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
If it is possible for the international students to visit in advance (or alternatively, if relatives/acquaintances are in Bonn or can come to Bonn), an appointment for a joint visit can be arranged in consultation with the respective academic advisor and the Representative for Students with disabilities and chronic illness. General questions can, of course, also be discussed by phone or via Zoom; however, it is better to ask the student advisors directly, as they usually know the local and programme-specific conditions better.
Further informations about subject-specific study advisory services can be found here: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/subject-specific-study-advisory-service?set_language=en
And please contact the International Office well in advance
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
Preparatory visits to get to know the university's infrastructure and check accessibility. In addition, there is the possibility of a counselling interview on the support options for students with disabilities
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
Welcome Days for International Students: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-d…