Path­ways to High­er Edu­ca­tion – Sup­port for pro­spect­ive stu­dents with dis­ab­il­it­ies

Would you like to study, but have a disability or a chronic illness? We’re here to help make your transition into university life as smooth as possible.

Studying often brings new challenges – and we’re here for you! Whether it’s accessible facilities, special arrangements for examinations or personalised advice: together, we’ll work out what’s important for you to get off to a successful start and how we can best support you.

Per­son­al­ised sup­port with or­gan­isa­tion­al mat­ters

Do you find it difficult, due to a disability, to keep track of the organisational aspects of your (upcoming) degree programme? We are happy to offer advice and support you in planning all the necessary steps in a confident and structured way.

By prior appointment, we offer one-to-one office hours during which we can discuss your concerns together. Whether it’s PAUL, PANDA or course and exam registration – we’ll explain the processes, answer your questions and help you stay on top of things.

Simply contact us by email at s-m-b@upb.deto arrange a personalised consultation.

Kirschblüten Universität Paderborn

Ac­cess­ible cam­pus

Paderborn University offers a wide range of support services on offer to make everyday student life easier for those with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Come and see for yourself just how accessible university life can be – we look forward to welcoming you!

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Ex­per­i­en­cing com­munity

Our university is open to everyone! We put inclusion into practice here and make sure that everyone feels welcome. An accessible environment enables you to study without any barriers.

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Ad­just study con­di­tions

With the right adjustments to examination or study conditions, nothing stands in the way of a successful degree, even with a disability! We have clearly summarised all the key information on disability support for you here.

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Our con­sultancy ser­vices

We’re here to help with any questions you may have – whether they’re about financial assistance, technical support or other matters. We’ll listen to you and work with you to find solutions tailored to your needs.

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Find out more now and get star­ted!

Do you have any questions or would you like to find out more? We’re here to help – by email, over the phone or in person. Together, we’ll help you make your way into higher education!