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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
101 Padualaan
3584 CH Utrecht
Netherlands
52.0845107, 5.169732
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
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
We have several websites if a student needs any help or assistance regarding recognition or disability. These websites all have an email address that will link the student to a student counsellors ([email protected]), who will help the student. Due to strict privacy laws within the Netherlands only student counsellors are able to help students in this matter. The information is for degree seeking students as well for exchange students.
On the website (https://husite.nl/hu-helps-en/) a student can also find training sessions, workshops and support groups. Depending on the questions or wishes the website will guide the student to the correct department. Most of the times this will be our student counsellors.
Websites:
https://www.internationalhu.com/
https://husite.nl/hu-helps-en/
Necessary documents to provide
Depending on the situation, the student counsels could ask for some documents for an official diagnosis, for example: medical certificate, formal proof of dyslexia, notice from your physician or therapist, etc.
What can students expect?
According to the Dutch Equal Treatment Act, those with disabilities are entitled to relevant accommodations to ensure their access to goods and services. In the case of students, this may include extra time during exams. A condition is that these accommodations do not place undue pressure upon the university. Do you want to know more? You can find further information and support via the website of The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights.
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 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 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
Exams:
- Extension of the exam time during theory exams by 33%;
- The use of a HU laptop for reading and typing
- The use of a HU laptop with ClaroRead text-to-speech software
- The use of an HU laptop, with the test being read from paper but the answers being entered on the HU laptop.
Buildings and courses.
We have elevators in every faculty which allows the student to go to class, to the food courts and library. We also have disabled toilets in every building for those who need this. At one faculty (education) the staff members from the food courts can also do sign language.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Located on the Utrecht Science Park Campus is the Campus the Uithof General Practitioners where students can register with a doctors office.
The nearest hospital is close by:
UMC Utrecht,
Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht.
Tel: +31 (0)88 75 555 55
Website: www.umcutrecht.nl
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
Normally we have twice a year an introduction for incoming students abroad. There is a general introduction were the International Office provides the students about the Netherlands, the city Utrecht, information about insurance, doctors etc, etc. We also help en give them the keys to their new home. After the general introduction some faculties also give an extra introduction.
This year the ESN Utrecht are willing to pick up students from the airport and transport them to Utrecht (a student has to apply for this).