Welcome to our inclusion-sensitive university!
The Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences promotes a culture of togetherness characterized by mutual respect, open communication and appreciation. We see ourselves as an inclusive university where diversity and heterogeneity are valued and perceived as strengths. The development of inclusive structures is a permanent process for us, and we are working on it throughout the university in all areas of activity. This is evidenced, among other things, by the fact that all university members are invited to participate in the creation of an action plan "Barrier-free University for Business and Society Ludwigshafen" in 2018.
Students with impairments are not that rare... Are you one of them?
Health impairments that make studying difficult are not as rare as one might think. The number is generally underestimated, perhaps also because not every impairment is noticeable at first glance. Overall, about eleven percent of students suffer from health impairments that make studying more difficult. And the trend is rising! (Source: 21st Social Survey of the German Student Union).
Impairments include, for example, chronic physical illnesses, movement impairments, mental illnesses, and visual, hearing or speech impairments. Anyone who has a health impairment and fears that they will have difficulties in their studies as a result can find relevant information on our platform www.hwg-lu.de/barrierefrei.
You have rights... Compensation for disadvantages
Equal participation in higher education for people with disabilities is enshrined in various laws and regulations, including the German Basic Law, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Higher Education Framework Act and the State Higher Education Act. Corresponding regulations can also be found in the General Examination Regulations of the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society under §25 "Protection provisions". Equal participation means that everyone has the right to study with equal opportunities without being discriminated against. Compensation for disadvantages is an instrument to compensate for barriers and disadvantages. There are compensations for disadvantages in BAföG, in the admission procedure, for the course of studies and in examinations. It is best to find out about these early on our platform and get advice.
Barrier-free through the University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen
The Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society has published a brochure specifically for people with reduced mobility, which provides an overview of the accessibility of the various buildings. In principle, all buildings are accessible for people with reduced mobility. However, this does not apply to all rooms in the buildings. There are particular restrictions in the M building, i.e. in Department IV/Social and Health Services in Maxstraße.
Click here for the map "Barrier-free access to the university".
For an on-site visit, you are welcome to make an appointment with the university's Disability Officer, Kristina Silvera Scheuermann. Contact information at www.hwg-lu.de/barrierefrei.
Any questions?
With Kristina Silvera Scheuermann there is a central contact person at the Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences for prospective students as well as students with handicaps. The representative for disabled students can be reached by phone or e-mail. Contact information at www.hwg-lu.de/barrierefrei.
Useful and further links
- Interested in studying? Everything you need to know about HWG LU as a prospective student can be found in our Quick Link PDF for download
- In the handbook "Studying and Disability" of the Deutsches Studentenwerk - you will find useful information and tips on the topic of "Studying with a disability", including on financing living expenses and disability-related additional requirements www.studentenwerke.de/de/handbuch-studium-behinderung
- Do you want to apply to improve your chances of admission? When examining cases of hardship, the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society applies the standards of the Foundation for University Admission. Corresponding guidelines can be found under "Admission chances can beimproved"
- Brochure "Barrier-free access to the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society" www.hwg-lu.de/fileadmin/user_upload/service/studium-und-lehre/diversity/Diversity-Projekte/Barrierefrei_durch_die_Hochschule_Ludwigshafen_am_Rhein_2015_02_27.pdf
- Useful tips and information on the topic of "Studying with disabilities", for example on financing additional requirements, can be found on the website of the Deutsches Studentenwerk at www.studentenwerke.de/de/behinderung