At a glance
Hochschule Düsseldorf is glad to support you in studying with a disability and/or chronic illness. If you are interested in spending a semester abroad at Hochschule Düsseldorf and have a physical, mental or health impairment, we offer services and facilities to support you during your exchange at HSD.
On this webpage, you will find some recommendations and links to facilites that may be helpful when studying with a disability and/or chronic illness at HSD.
Getting ready for your semester abroad
With early preparation and support, a disability or chronic illness should not prevent you from spending a semester abroad.
As part of the Erasmus programme, students with a degree of disability can apply for special funding. For further information, please contact the International Office at your home university.
Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses are entitled to compensation for disadvantages. Examples of disadvantage compensation include extended writing time in exam situations, extended deadlines for assignments, changing the exam format from written to oral (or vice versa), and taking the exam in a separate room.
Several dormitories of Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf offer disabled-friendly accommodation.
Checklist for your semester abroad
- If you experience obstacles due to your disability and/or chronic illness, it is important that you inform the Incoming Team at the International Office of HSD as soon as possible, preferably already via your online application form. Incoming students with special needs are advised and supported by Ms. Eva Deuß (email: incoming@hs-duesseldorf.de)
- Apply for support measures as early as possible, so these can be arranged before the start of your exchange at HSD.
- It is important that you take the initiative yourself. Do not hesitate to ask for help if you need it. If we cannot help you, we will refer you to the right contact person and find a solution.
- Take enough time for yourself and take moments of rest so you do not become exhausted.
- Share your condition with your fellow students and lecturers if this can help you. This is to inform them of the obstacles you experience, so they can take this into account or support you.
Barrier-free studying at HSD
The Disability Services at HSD offer counselling for chronically ill, neurodivergent and disabled students and provide the necessary aids. Students can make use of the existing aids at HSD. If required, additional aids can be requested.
Here you will find helpful information on barrier-free studying
Experience Düsseldorf barrier-free
A disability does not have to be an obstacle to exploring Düsseldorf and its surroundings, participating in cultural life and using public transport.
Here you will find helpful information and links on barrier-free living in Düsseldorf
Brochure City without limits
This brochure showcases a selection of accessible offerings in the city.
Barrier-Free Guide
The Düsseldorf cultural list offers a ‘Barrier-Free Guide’ that provides detailed information on accessibility at almost 40 cultural venues in Düsseldorf.
Barrier-free Rheinbahn route map
Accessible route map of the local transport provider for buses, trams and underground trains in Düsseldorf.
