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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Oude Markt 13
3000 LEUVEN
Belgium
50.8779545, 4.7002953
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?
You find more information about our recognition procedure on www.kuleuven.be/english/studentservices/studentswithadisability/recognition
Necessary documents to provide
Please, read the 4-step procedure carefully before you upload the necessary documents.
What can students expect?
The disability officer will guide you during your studies at KU Leuven. Your disability officer will discuss your specific needs with you to determine which accommodations you need. In doing so, it takes into account the learning outcomes and the practical-organizational feasibility for the faculty.
More information about study support (attending classes, interpreter support, digital course materials, taking notes, exam accommodations, help from a volunteer ...), living support, assisted living, finances ... can be found at www.kuleuven.be/english/studentservices/ studentswithadisability.
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
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
Take a look at our website for more information about converting course materials, copying notes and recording lectures, interpreter support, taking notes, digital course materials ...
What adjustments for exams can be made for students? www.kuleuven.be/english/studentservices/studentswithadisability/exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
- Housing and living support for student with a disability (home help, personal assistance, help from a volunteer, assisted living…)
- Study support (study counselling at your faculty, study advice service, pedagogical help…)
- Feeling good on your campus and mental health (student health center, welcome activities, buddy programme, religions, student associations, social service…)
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
KU Leuven Students of Campus Leuven and Campus Groep T can use the services of the Student Health Center for medical or psychological support (general practitioners, psychologists and psychiatrists).
For all campuses outside of Leuven, please check the information here.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
You find more information about housing and living support for students with a disability here (home help, personal assistance, help from a volunteer, …)
Assisted Living is a unique housing formula in which students with and without disability live together in an adapted KU Leuven residence. (Campus Leuven en Campus Groep T)
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Please, check www.kuleuven.be/english/studentservices/studentswithadisability/living-on-your-campus/optional-previsit for more information about an optional previsit.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
A previsit with a relative is a great way to:
- get in touch with the people or services you will need during your stay (student guides of your faculty, aid workers, study advice service…)
- meet your KU Leuven disability officer
- soak up the atmosphere in the city
- visit a number of rooms and student residences.
The checklist for students with a disability will help you to prepare your previsit.