Language and reading resources
The University offers different types of language and reading support to you as a student. Some support is available to all students. Others you can apply for if you have a long-term disability.
Below you can read about the support available to all students who study at Uppsala University.
The Language Workshop
The Language Workshop offers all students and doctoral students at the university guidance in written and oral presentations in both English and Swedish. If you have reading and writing difficulties or dyslexia, the Language Workshop can provide you with assistance customised to your needs.
Reading studio
Do you need handouts and articles converted to audio files? Get in touch with the Reading Studio at Campus Blåsenhus. There are two computer stations at the Reading Studio with various programs and functions for people with reading impairments.
Audio books, braille books and e-textbooks
Students with reading difficulties are able to loan customised forms of course literature including audio books, braille books, or e-textbooks. The University Library's contact people will help you with customised forms of literature.
Spelling support
SkrivaText is a program that corrects spelling mistakes and grammatical errors in Swedish and English text. The program is specially designed for people with dyslexia and reading and writing difficulties, but it can also be used for everyone who would like help with their spelling.
Text-to-speech tool
TorTalk is a reading tool that can read out e-books, locked PDF files and text in scanned images. The program is specifically designed for people with dyslexia, but can be used by anyone who wants a simple reading tool. There is also a text-to-speech feature in Microsoft Edge.
Log in to find information on how to download TorTalk
Instructional video about text-to-speech through Microsoft Edge
Hearing loops
The majority of the University's auditoriums and lecture halls are equipped with hearing loops. There are also small portable, wireless hearing loops that can be borrowed from the main reception at each campus area. They can be used in any group or seminar room which is not equipped with permanent a hearing loop.
Support need to be applied for
If you have a long-term disability that affects your studies, you can apply for targeted study support, such as an interpreter or adapted course literature.
Targeted study support to apply for if you have a long-time disability