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The information about this institution was updated on 19/December/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Universitetsomradet
901 87 UMEA
Sweden
63.8229787, 20.30719
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Responsible person
Student Support and Guidance
Email
Phone number
+46 90-786 50 00
Address
Universum, Umeå University Campus
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Responsible person
International Office
Email
Phone number
+46 90-786 50 00
Address
University Administration Building, Umeå University Campus
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
This institution has not provided information about how 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?
Students must apply for support and provide supportive documentation.
Read more about application here.
Necessary documents to provide
What can students expect?
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?
- 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 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 take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
Additional support
For studies
May request to make sound recordings during lectures.
For exams:
Personal assistant can be present during exam for practical help, not just in the beginning and the end.
May bring a writing assistant to written exams.
Services and Support
Financial support
This institution does not offer extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities.
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Contact for medical support
Responsible person
Student Health Service
Email
Phone number
+4690-786 51 00
Address
Universum building, Umeå University Campus
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Responsible person
Student Health Service
Email
Phone number
+4690-786 51 00
Address
Universum building, Umeå University Campus
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
There are student rooms on ground floor.
Contact for housing support
Responsible person
Accommodation Services
Email
Phone number
+46907865000
Address
University Administration Building, Umeå University Campus
Additional services
This institution does not provide additional support appart of those listed above.
Activities
Preparatory visits
This institution has not provided information about preparatory visits.
Welcoming activities
The institution organises orientation days but no specific information is provided for student with disabilities.