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Barrier-free Studies

Update on 20.07.2026

Representative for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses

The representatives for prospective and current students at the UdK Berlin Mareike Brlecic Layer and Gudrun Lörincz provide advice on any questions that may arise regarding the application, applying for compensation for disadvantages, carrying out the study programme and the upcoming examinations.

The counselling sessions are confidential.

Contact

Dr. Mareike Brlečić Layer

substitution: Dr. Gudrun Lőrincz

E-Mail: barrierefrei.studienberatung_ @udk-berlin.de

Phone +49 (0)30 3185-1353

Here you can find our Consultation hours.

Information on compensation for disadvantages

This information sheet explains how to apply for compensation for disadvantages if you have a chronic illness or disability:

Information sheet Compensation for Disadavantages  (in German)

Please use the application form to apply for compensation for disadvantages. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the designated representatives.

Application Form for Compensation for Disadvantages (in German)

Further information

University Library of the UdK Berlin / TU Berlin

https://www.udk-berlin.de/service/universitaetsbibliothek/

 

studierendenWERK BERLIN

The studierendenWERK Berlin regularly offers students workshops on the topics of self-organisation, concentration and attention, studying with ADHD and much more. In addition, those affected can join the ADHD Meet-up (1st Thursday every month, 14:30-16:30, in German).

Under the heading "Selfcare" you find selected workshops in the event calendar: studierendenWERK BERLIN - Calendar of events

 

EUCREA

The Eucrea association offers students and artists with disabilities and chronic illnesses advice on networking, funding and careers as well as information, expert discussions and much more.

Barreer-free accomodations

The following halls of residence offer accommodation for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses:

Barrier-free accommodations - studierendenWERK BERLIN

Individual Assistance

Students at Berlin's universities can apply for inclusion services from the studierendenWERK Berlin in accordance with Section 9 (2) of the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG). Inclusion services include sign language interpreting, written interpreting and study assistance

StudierendenWERK BERLIN also offers advice on suitable funding options and help in filling out applications: Counselling Centre for Barrier-Free Studies.

Contact: bbs.hardenbergstr_ @stw.berlin.
Here you can find all information: https://www.stw.berlin/beratung/bbs-hardenbergstr.html

Information on Study Financing and scholarships can be found here: Study Financing – Universität der Künste Berlin