The universities in Hamburg are aware that students with disabilities may face unique obstacles during the course of their studies. As such, special services are in place to ensure equal opportunities for all students. From accessible entrances to advising centres, the universities are well set up to help disabled students get the most out of their studies.聽 runs a social and international (BeSi) at Grindelallee 9, which is open to all students studying in Hamburg.
Universit盲t Hamburg (UHH)
Universit盲t Hamburg has special advising sessions and services for students with disabilities. The 聽(German website only)聽offers advising services at the Campus Center and answers any study-related questions. This office provides support to disabled or chronically ill students at all stages of their studies. The 聽(German website only) offers practical support to students with or recovering from a mental illness. While not an official branch of the聽university, the 聽(German website only) can also help you get advice and support on the best way to deal with navigating university with a disability. Other services offered by the RBCS include support with housing searches, answers to questions related to funding, and establishing contact聽to other advice units and support groups.
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
罢丑别听聽at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)聽offers students with disabilities and chronic illnesses information on聽financial support, adaptations of exam聽and study conditions, and entry requirements.聽HAW also hosts peer-to-peer support sessions.聽The representatives for 聽(German website only) are available to answer any questions and concerns, either during their office hours聽or by email.
Hamburg University of Technoglogy (TUHH)
Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) has several initiatives for students with disabilities. The ASTA student committee聽aims to represent all students at TUHH, including those with disabilities. Special disability representatives聽for staff and students聽may be contacted for all issues related to disability. Furthermore, TUHH strives to make its聽聽barrier-free聽and accessible to all.
Other Universities
The other public universities in Hamburg also offer services for students with disabilities. The Hochschule f眉r Musik und Theater has a representative council, and the Hochschule f眉r Bildende K眉nste has 聽who can be reached by email.