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The information about this institution was updated on 15/July/2025.
Institution details
Location
Address
Campus Le Mont Houy
59300 Valenciennes
France
50.3262594, 3.5168432
Campuses
Offices
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?
The student has to be recognised as fewer opportunities by the sending institution.
Necessary documents to provide
What can students expect?
Diferences for local and international students in the procedure
Local students can be eligible for national grants for students 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?
First, the student has to be recognised as student with disability by the sending institution. Then, the student has to get an appointment with our Disability Service before being recognised by our university as student with a disability. But we are actively working to create a lighter recognition procedure together with teachers.
Necessary documents to provide
What can students expect?
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
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
At our Health Centre, services are provided by a team that includes one doctor, several nurses, psychologists, and a dentist. The centre is overseen by Dr. Jean Maxime Guilleminot. Psychological support is offered by both licensed psychologists and a team of specially trained nurses.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Specific rooms for people with disabilities
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Send an email to the International Relations Office
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
The visit focuses on ensuring appropriate accommodations are in place, assessing the accessibility of campus facilities and buildings, and exploring the city to identify any potential accessibility challenges.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
Students with disabilities may schedule an appointment with the Disability Service during orientation days if needed. However, no specific information for these students is presented during orientation, as their needs are typically known in advance and addressed prior to the start of orientation.