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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
NARVA MNT 25
10120 TALLINN
Estonia
59.4387321, 24.7713836
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
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
Student is directed to the Disability Counselor who will give an overview of the services and support available.
During the counselling session reasonable adjustments are put in place.
Necessary documents to provide
Proof of having a disability by a doctor or a specialist in Estonian or English.
What can students expect?
Tour around campus.
Reasonable adjustments during studies.
Help navigating finding support services outside university.
Support getting accessible study material.
Support study seminars to help evolve study skills.
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 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 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 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
Study group, assistance learning assistive technologies, door cards for better campus accessibility, personalized yours around campus, peer supporter, aid guiding in the Estonian system and services.
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
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?
Karu 17 dorm is 300 m from the campus an has one flat adjusted for people with mobility impairment. Flat has 3 rooms in it
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Write to the Disability Coordinator
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
Tour around the campus and overview of the support offered.