Universities and higher education institution in Sweden offers educational support to students with disabilities. Admitted students are adviced to contact the University coordinator as early as possible, in order to recive the best support.
The assessment of support that may be required, is made individually, taking into account the student's abilities and disabilities in relation to the curriculum of the studies chosen.
Examples of support:
You are welcome to contact our coordinator for students with disabilities or dyslexia:
Ingvor Berndt
Email: ingvor.berndt@gu.se
Phone: +46 31-786 1323
Please note that we cannot assist you with transport service, technical equipment, aids and assistance outside the university setting. This support is the responsibility of the Social Welfare System in the municipality of your residence. Please contact the municipality before you apply to the university. The contact person for people living in the central area of Gothenburg is:
Camilla Hesselroth
Email: camilla.hesselroth@centrum.goteborg.se
Please contact your disability coordinator and/or the international office of your home university regarding the possibility to apply for an extra ERASMUS grant to cover eventual costs for support during the exchange.
You are also advised to contact the study counsellor at the department concerned and the coordinator of your exchange program to plan your studies at the University of Gothenburg.
The coordinator for students with disabilities or dyslexia:
Ingvor Berndt
Email: ingvor.berndt@gu.se
Phone: +46 31-786 1323