Studying with a disability
Source: https://www.su.se/english/education/student-support/studying-with-a-disability Parent: https://www.su.se/english/education/a-smooth-start/pre-departure-information
If you have a long-term disability, you can apply for disability study support during your studies. The aim is to give you the opportunity to study on equal terms.
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- Apply for support
- After you have submitted your application
- Types of support and adjustments
- Information for support persons
- Contact
The support offered is study-related and should be reasonable in relation to the disability and course requirements. Here you will find information on how to apply for support and the types of adjustments available at Stockholm University.
Apply for support
Apply for disability study support in the system Nais using the link below. Attach medical documentation verifying that you have a long-term disability to your application. Your attached documents must be in English or Swedish.
Who can apply for support?
You can apply for disability study support if you have a medically documented long-term disability. Having a long-term disability means that you currently have a disability that has existed or is expected to exist for at least 6 months. Long-term disabilities may include:
- specific reading disorder/dyslexia
- ADHD, ADD and autism spectrum disorders
- mental health conditions
- vision and hearing impairments
- mobility impairments
- long-term medical conditions
Temporary injury or illness
Disability study support does not cover temporary injuries, short-term illnesses, or full-time sick leave.
When to apply for support
You can submit your application for support when you have applied for a course or programme at Stockholm University. It is also possible to apply for support at any time during the semester.
If you require sign language interpretation or have a visual or mobility impairment, it is recommended that you apply for support at the same time as you apply for a course.
Medical documentation verifying a long-term disability
The medical documentation you provide in your application should verify that you currently have a long-term disability that has existed or is expected to exist for at least 6 months. The documentation should be coherent, cohesive and issued by a qualified healthcare practitioner, such as a doctor, psychologist or speech-language pathologist. It must be written in Swedish or English and should include:
- your name and date of birth (or Swedish personal identity number, if applicable)\
- name and profession of the healthcare practitioner
- name of healthcare facility
- date and results of an assessment verifying a long-term disability
In some cases, the documentation may need to describe your disability and how it affects your studies in order for your support needs to be assessed.
Applying for support as an exchange student
If you are an exchange student in need of disability study support, please email disability@su.se as soon as you have applied for exchange studies at Stockholm University.
When you have been informed that you may apply for disability study support, make your application in Nais using the link below:
Please note that you should attach your certificate regarding support from your home university in your application, rather than medical documentation verifying a long-term disability. Your attached certificate must be in English.
After you have submitted your application
After you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by a coordinator at Disability Services. If your application is complete and does not require a meeting, your certificate will be issued in Nais. If you are in need of support that requires a meeting, you will be contacted by a coordinator before your certificate is issued. You can also request a meeting with a coordinator if you wish.
If something is missing from your application, you will be asked to provide additional information or documentation. If you do not meet the criteria for disability support, your application will be denied.
Share the certificate with your department
When you have received your certificate, share it with the contact person at your department to learn more about how the support will work in practice.
If you have adjustments for invigilated written exams
If your Nais certificate includes recommended adjustments for invigilated, written examinations, you must apply for these adjustments in Ladok when you register for your exams. You have to apply for your adjustments for every invigilated, written exam you register for. You can only apply for adjustments listed in your Nais certificate.
If your needs change
Please contact disability@su.se if your needs change during your studies or if you wish to discuss your adjustments again.
If you need to extend your certificate
Your certificate will state how long it is valid for. If you need to extend your certificate during your studies, please make a new application in Nais.
Types of support and adjustments
There are different types of study-related support and adjustments you can apply for. The support you may be granted varies depending on disability, needs and course requirements. Find out about the types of support and adjustments available at Stockholm University at the link below:
Types of support and adjustments
Information for support persons
If you are receiving hourly pay from the university as a support person for students with disabilities, you will find information about your role and pay on the page linked below. You will also find the forms that you need to submit to receive your pay.
Information for support persons
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Contact
You are welcome to contact us by email or by calling during our telephone hours if you have any questions about disability study support.
Email us
Telephone hours
Time: Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:30 pm\ Phone number: +46 8 - 16 17 80
Where to find us
If you have a physical meeting booked with someone at Disability Services, you will find us in Studenthuset on the Frescati campus.
Directions to Studenthuset (Google Maps)
Our offices are located on the first floor in the Beta section of Studenthuset. From the Infocenter on floor 2, take the stairs or lift one floor down. At this point, you are by the Student Union. Continue down the corridor, past the vending machines and pass through two sets of glass doors. There you will find the waiting room for Disability Services.
Last updated: 2026-03-18
Source: Student Services
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