To ensure that students with disabilities or chronic illnesses have equal opportunities to pursue their studies, they can apply for various measures, such as accommodations, a leave of absence, or an extension of the maximum duration of study or exam deadlines. You can find more information on this in the following sections.

If, for example, your disability prevents you from attending as many courses or taking as many exams per semester, or if you need to undergo inpatient treatment for an extended period, it makes sense to create an individualized study plan that takes your specific situation into account. This plan will account for the reduced course load and/or extended breaks. To adapt your studies to your individual needs, you can submit various requests, such as an extension of the maximum duration of study, a leave of absence, or an extension of exam deadlines.

Under certain conditions, if you have a disability, you can apply for accommodations for exams. These accommodations may include, for example, extra time to complete the exam, the assistance of an aide, or modifications to the exam procedure.

Since medical reports are required to apply for accommodations, you should plan for sufficient lead time. You can find more information and the application form in the Form Center.

As an alternative to extending the maximum duration of study, you may take a leave of absence from your studies (semester off) if, for example, you are unable to participate in academic activities due to prolonged periods of acute illness or hospitalization. On the page linked above, you will also find all the latest information and legal guidelines.

If, for example, you are unable to participate in your studies—or can do so only to a limited extent—due to prolonged periods of acute illness or hospital stays, you may submit a request to extend your maximum period of study. Upon request, you can also find all current information and legal guidelines there. This allows your maximum duration of study to be extended, giving you more semesters to attend courses and take your exams.

Throughout your studies, there are frequent periods of intensive study and exams that can place increased demands on how you organize your daily life and academic schedule. Thorough preparation using efficient and effective study methods helps you prepare for exams and can reduce stress, pressure, and test anxiety.

In addition to personalized counseling on exam management each semester, the Central Student Counseling Service offers free online lectures on exam anxiety and a website with tips, tricks, methods, and recommended reading.

In the event of prolonged periods of acute illness or due to chronic stress, it may be advisable to reduce the exam workload or postpone all exams. To postpone individual exams that you are required to take (foundation and orientation exams in the second semester or retakes), you can submit a request for an extension of the exam deadline.

You can receive advice on all of the topics listed above from the Central Student Advising Office, the academic advisor for your (future) degree program, the Registrar’s Office, and the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.

You can find the contact information for the academic advisors on the websites of the individual degree programs.