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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Auenbruggerplatz 2/9/IV
8036 GRAZ
Austria
47.0797409, 15.4665653
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the 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?
In Austria there is no formal requirement to inform the HEI regarding a disability. If a student has a disability that should be recognized (e.g. disability that will influence his*her performance at the HEI ) they may contact either the disability office or the Dean of Study Affairs.
Applicants who are interested in participating in the entrance exam (Aufnahmeverfahren) may contact [email protected] with their request.
Necessary documents to provide
Students need to present an official medical certificate for the disability to be recognized.
What can students expect?
Depending on the disability the services may include:
- Counseling
- Extension of exam time
- Specific course assignment
- Specific equipment
- tuition fee waiver
- etc.
Individual solutions for everyone affected are sought.
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 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?
We are a Medical University and thus we have all departments of medicine at University Hospital Graz.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
There is no housing service, but the International Office provides an accommodation list.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Please contact the International Office.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
On-site visit of locations and service center; meetings with responsible people; depending on the needs of the student
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
Students with disabilities may directly approach their coordinator at the International Office and they will make special provisions for anyone with disabilities.