Facilities for students with disabilities

The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to promote equal opportunities and access, inclusion and fairness.  For students with disabilities and/or physical or mental health issues or from underrepresented groups, BOKU provides a service and counselling department: The Coordination Office for Gender Equality, Diversity and Accessibility.

Students with disabilities are entitled to request alternative examination methods. 

Students or staff with one or more of the following conditions can expect a full range of support and services:

• Mobility impairment
• Sensory impairment
• Hearing impairment
• Speech impairment
• Mental issues (depression, burnout, ...)
• Chronic conditions (diabetes, Crohn's disease, ...)
• Partial performance weaknesses (dyslexia, dyscalculia, ...)
• Autism, AD(H)D

What is offered?

• Assistance and information on all study-related questions with regard to disabilities and/or chronic conditions
• Individual assistance with organisation of study time
• Counselling on funding opportunities
• Legal framework
• Offer to provide guidance when commencing university studies
• Organisation of technical and/or personal assistance
• Co-operation with the Rectorate, stake-holders, instructors and other persons concerned in order to provide improved learning, working and examination conditions for the target group.

Furthermore, the scope of duties includes:

• Assisting in the realisation of barrier-free access to all BOKU buildings
• Organising public events
• Public relations
• Stimulating projects and seminars dealing with handicap-specific topics and issues