Umea Universitet

Institution details

Location

Address

Universitetsomradet
901 87 UMEA
Sweden

63.8229787, 20.30719

Campuses

Offices

Disability / Inclusion Office

Responsible person
Student Support and Guidance
Phone number
+46 90-786 50 00
Address
Universum, Umeå University Campus

International Relations Office

Responsible person
International Office
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

Students must apply for support and provide supportive documentation.
Read more about application here.

This procedure is applicable for both local and international students

Adjustments for students with disabilities

  • 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
  • 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

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.
 

How to get your support.

Services and Support

Financial support

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

Medical and Psychological support

Responsible person
Student Health Service
Phone number
+4690-786 51 00
Address
Universum building, Umeå University Campus
Responsible person
Student Health Service
Phone number
+4690-786 51 00
Address
Universum building, Umeå University Campus

Housing support

There are student rooms on ground floor.

Responsible person
Accommodation Services
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.