Students with disabilities who have enrolled in higher education will receive forms of support that are directly related to their education according to need.

A disability coordinator with specific responsibility for disability issues is available to students with disabilities at Uppsala University. Students with disabilities are recommended to make contact with the disability coordinator in order to discuss their need of support as soon as possible.

Formal exchange students are recommended to discuss their needs with their Contact person at Uppsala University no later than at the time of application. Students who come through the Erasmus or Nordplus exchange programmes should seek extra scholarships to cover the costs for particular support.

Among the forms of support which may be considered for students with disabilities may be mentioned:

• note-taking help

• course literature in alternative formats such as talking books

• sign language interpretation (Swedish sign language)

• mentors

• modification of regulations surrounding exams, such as extended time for written exams

• special help from the University Library

There are things that you must arrange for yourself e.g. if you need any kind of personal assistance or if you need transportation as student housing often is at a distance from the university departments. And if you need a computer with adapted software you must bring your own computer as it is not possible to borrow a computer.

If you need accommodated housing, you must contact your housing provider.