Studying with a disability or neurodiversity
Studying with a disability or neurodiversity
Last modified on 15-04-2026 12:13
If you have a disability, dyslexia or chronic illness, you might need special facilities and support during your studies. Find out here what kind of facilities and support the UvA offers.
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- Adjustments when studying with a disabilityDo you need additional support, for example because you have a disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence or dyslexia?
- Requesting an adjustmentStudents with a disability, chronic illness or neurodivergence can apply at the UvA for examination adjustments or teaching and learning adjustments.
- How to use your examination adjustmentCheck here when your assigned examination adjustment applies and what you need to take into account. To do so, select your study programme in the field above (if you are not logged in).
- Support for students with ADD or ADHDIf your ADD or ADHD is causing you problems during your studies, the student psychologist, your study adviser or a student counsellor may be able to help.
- Support for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)If you have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you may benefit from additional support and assistance during your studies. The UvA offers student counselling and facilities.
- Support for students with dyslexiaIf you are dyslexic, you can request additional examination time. You must do this at least six weeks before the date of your assessment or examination.
- Being gifted at university: what does it mean and what support is available?Being gifted isn’t always easy to recognise, and it can come with its own challenges. See what support the UvA offers.
- UvA IDEAsUvA IDEAs is a platform run by students with a disability who are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive UvA.
- Digital accessibilityThe digital information that the UvA and AUAS offer must be accessible to people with a disability. We are doing our utmost to make sure of this.
- Accommodation for students with a disabilityIf you have a disability and are looking for suitable accommodation or modifications to your accommodation, here is a list of organisations that can help.
- Working with a disabilityIf you have a disability and would like to work during or after your studies, there are various types of support available.
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Student counsellors
You can contact the student counsellors for a confidential conversation about your personal situation and your study progress. Please check our conditions for guidance here.