Universiteit Utrecht

Institution details

Official name: Universiteit Utrecht
English name: Utrecht University
Institution email: [email protected]
This institution has not provided a link to their examination regulations

Location

Address

Heidelberglaan 8
3584 CS Utrecht
Netherlands

52.0852346, 5.1755505

Campuses

This institution does not have any campus or has not added any campus to their page.

Offices

Disability / Inclusion Office

Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office

International Relations Office

Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office

Procedures for students

Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities

This institution has not provided information about how to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities.

Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability

Utrecht University defines a disability as follows: a disability is a chronic disorder (diagnosed by a certified professional) that can hinder a student’s ability to participate fully in (higher) education.

In most cases, students will need to apply for practical (examination) provisions and facilities in OSIRIS. For all other disability related questions, students may contact the study advisor of the study programme.

A diagnosis by a certified professional is the main requirement. Any other (supporting) documentation will depend on the circumstances, and the specific programme the student is planning to enrol in.

Utrecht University wants to ensure that all students feel welcome and receive the support they need to make the most of their studies.

If you have a disability, you can apply for special facilities and support. Students will need to apply for practical provisions and support online, in OSIRIS. Log in details for OSIRIS will be sent once the student has been registered/enrolled at UU.

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This institution has not provided information about if the procedure applies for both local and international students

Adjustments for students with disabilities

  • 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
  • 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

Please note that all adjustments and services (practical provisions and facilities) will need to be assessed individually (on a case-by-case basis).

Students can discuss what type of support and provisions might be available to them with the study advisor of the specific study programme or Faculty/Deparment they are planning to join. 

Services and Support

Financial support

Please see www.uu.nl/bachelors/financialmatters and www.uu.nl/masters/financialmatters for general financial information about studying at UU.

Exchange students can apply for additional Erasmus+ funding at their home institution.  

Medical and Psychological support

This institution does not provide medical support.

Housing support

Utrecht University does not own student houses. The university reserves housing with external housing providers for international students, availability is limited and not guaranteed. Please see www.uu.nl/housing for further information.

The accommodations the university reserves for international students are not specifically adapted for students with a disability, this also applies for services at the buildings such as laundry room and other communal areas. In some cases the accommodation is suitable for students with a disability, depending on their requirements. The university will look into individual requirements once the student indicates this in their application to see if they can be met. The university is looking for possibilities to include housing which is adapted for students with a disability in their programme.

Additional services

This institution does not provide additional support appart of those listed above.

Activities

Preparatory visits

We do not have a predefined procedure for this but the student may always contact the (central International Office) or one of the faculty International Offices so we can make arrangements.

Depending on the needs of the student, we would suggest a visit to the receiving faculty and an appointment with the study advisor of the programme. This can also be scheduled and arranged online.

Welcoming activities

No specific information at this moment.

Please contact us for more information: https://www.uu.nl/en/education/welcome-to-utrecht/contact-us