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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
CONSTANTIAPLATZ 4
26723 EMDEN
Germany
53.3677983, 7.1821689
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?
If you are applying to our university, you do not need to disclose your disability/chronic condition.
Only if you want to apply for special conditions in exams or other situation, you have to describe your special needs and submit a medical certificate.
Further information you can find here:
https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/beratung/behindertenberatung/nachteilsausgleiche-im-studium.html
This flyer is in english:
https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/beratung/behindertenberatung/downloads/821-compensation-for-disadvantages-page-1.html
https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/beratung/behindertenberatung/downloads/822-compensation-for-disadvantages-page-2.html
Necessary documents to provide
degree of disability (Grad der Behinderung) or medical report
What can students expect?
support and open minded people
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
If you are applying to our university, you do not need to disclose your disability/chronic condition.
Only if you want to apply for special conditions in exams or other situation, you have to describe your special needs and submit a medical certificate.
Further information you can find here:
https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/beratung/behindertenberatung/nachteilsausgleiche-im-studium.html
This flyer is in english:
https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/beratung/behindertenberatung/downloads/821-compensation-for-disadvantages-page-1.html
https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/beratung/behindertenberatung/downloads/822-compensation-for-disadvantages-page-2.html
Necessary documents to provide
You need translated documents at least in english.
What can students expect?
support and open minded people
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
additonal adjustments can be discussed
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
Our University and our Studentenwerk offer no extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities.
Here you can find generell information about financial support in Germany for foreign student with special needs, both "Kurzfassungen" are translated in English:
https://www.studentenwerke.de/de/content/internationale-studierende
Studentenwerk Oldenburg/Emden https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/de/beratung/studienfinanzierungs…
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
non
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Teilhabe-Berater und Leiter des Büros in Emden, Schwerpunktbereich Emden/Krummhörn, Telefon: 0172 13 75 548
Mail: [email protected]
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Arrange an appointment
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
more direct information
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
The orientation weeks are offered to our international exchange students generally two weeks before lecture start (mid of February and mid of September). During the orientation weeks many activities are planned. The students are supported during their first days at our university and get a first insight into university and social life in Emden.
Campus Emden - Hochschule Emden/Leer (hs-emden-leer.de)
Semesterstart party and Welcomming
https://www.studentenwerk-oldenburg.de/de/beratung/erstsemester-info.html
2022-07-28-Flyer-barrierefrei_DInLang-4Seiten-RZ-ANSICHT.pdf (hs-emden-leer.de)