Laurea-Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy | Inclusive Mobility

We offer Erasmus+ fewer opportunities extra grant and possibility to apply for inclusion support from Finnish National Agency. Students apply for the fewer opportunities grant through the international office.

Necessary documents to provide

Staff gives support with this when it is needed.

Document that student needs to fill that to prove that they belong to the fewer opportunities category. The categories are listed in the document:

Fewer_opportunities_vakuus_HED_EN.docx

What can students expect?

Laurea has good well-being services for students and our motto is that we are here for you at Laurea.

Diferences for local and international students in the procedure

Laurea pays fewer opportunities grants for Laurea students only. Incoming students must apply for the grant from their home universities.

Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability

What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?

First conctact is international office specialist for incoming students and then we discuss the special needs together.

Necessary documents to provide

For Laurea outgoing students the necessary document is the fewer opportunities top up form.

What can students expect?

Introduction about possibilities at Laurea, counseling with staff member. It is possible to have special arrangements in class and in exams. Please discuss this with the teacher when the course starts.

This procedure is applicable for both local and international students

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

Instructions e.g. regarding dyslexia. The contact person can also direct to other places where it is possible to get help.

Sini Aalto-Friman is the first contact. The special education teachers can be consulted. When the course starts, the student discusses the adjustments with the specific teacher. Usual adjustments are; using laptop, quiet space for exams, extra time, audio books, oral exams, digital versions of books etc.

Services and Support

Financial support

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

Medical and Psychological support

This institution does not provide medical support.

Housing support

Are there any accessible services at the residences?

We support in finding housing but we do not have our own housing facilities on campus. Some of student housing (HOAS) are accessible.

Contact for housing support

Address

Laurea does not have its own student dormitories or other housing for students. Student accommodation is available with student housing associations and companies close to most Laurea campuses. E.g. student housing association HOAS (http://www.hoas.fi/www

Website

https://hoas.fi/en/

Additional services

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

Activities

Preparatory visits

What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?

Please contact Laurea International Office: [email protected].

What can be expected from the preparatory visit?

Introduction of campus areas and facilities, discussion.

Welcoming activities

What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?

We do not have a separate service for students with disabilities but we can arrange services according to needs.