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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Wibautstraat 3B
1091 GH Amsterdam
Netherlands
52.3592016, 4.9096987
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?
The student counsellor makes an inventory of how personal problems are of influence on your studies and advises on coping with the problems in relation to the study. The student counsellor also gives advice on the options available within and outside the AUAS to support you.
The student counsellor helps you gain recognition for your special circumstances. This may mean that you will be eligible for extra facilities. Substantiation of these circumstances is of course required. Should you have problems, please report to the student counsellor within your first three months at AUAS.
Necessary documents to provide
Substantiation (evidence) to support your request is required. The student counsellor will ask you to support your situation by providing documents.
What can students expect?
The student counsellor can advise you about possible adaptations to your study programme, such as:
- extra assessment time
- how to handle subjects that have compulsory attendance
- adaptations to the internship, where possible
- and other customised measures
If you obtain insufficient credits because of a disability, illness or other serious circumstances and there is a possibility of binding (negative) advice regarding continuation of studies, the student counsellor can advise the Examinations Board. Notification as soon as a problem occurs and evidence of circumstances are required.
The student counsellor can provide information about and mediate regarding applying for student grant and loan/tuition fee services.
The student counsellor can help you cope with reactions from co-students and the degree programme and can support you in handling your personal situation.
For additional information please visit our website.
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
- Additional exam time
- Adjustment to study programme
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
There are some additional funding opportunities for students with a EU residency. Opportunities for students form outside the EU are slim. Students can request a meeting with a student counsellor to discuss the possibilities.
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
- Weelchair-friendly apartments available.
- Private kitchen apartments available for students with severe food allergies.
- Hard floor apartments available for students with dust allergies.
- Apartments close to the campus for students who suffer from epilepsy, OCD or anxiety disorder.
- We also have ground floor apartments available for students who suffer from anxiety disorder or other mental health problems.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Send an email to [email protected]
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
- Tour of the campus
- Ask questions
- Talk to the programme director/coordinator
- Meet international office
- If possible see accommodation offered by AUAS
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
AUAS organizes an introduction day for international students. Visit https://amsterdamuas.com/arrivalday for more information.
ISN organizes a social introduction week, for more information visit: https://isnamsterdam.nl/
If you need or want additional information upon arrival regarding studying with a disability please send us an email at; [email protected]