Chalmers aims to be an accessible university, open to everyone. When you enroll, we offer various support initiatives to help you with your studies, regardless of physical impairment or disability.
You should apply for educational support as soon as you have been accepted to Chalmers. If you have a more extensive disability or need educational interpretation, contact us as soon as possible so that we can meet your needs.
Who can get study support?
If you are studying at bachelor/master's level or are a doctoral student (and are taking a master's course), you can receive support if you meet the following criteria.
To receive study support, you must have a permanent and documented disability. When applying for support, you will need valid documentation proving your disability.
The documentation must be issued by an expert, such as a doctor, speech therapist, audiologist or psychologist. In the case of specific reading and writing difficulties/dyslexia, the documentation may also be written by a special education teacher.
Chalmers does not conduct its own investigations of disabilities.
Examples of disabilities
- ADHD
- Autism
- Dyslexia
- Chronic illness
- Mental illness
- Mobility disabilities
- Visual/hearing disabilities
Apply for study support in Nais
You submit your application in the national system Nais. You must attach a valid certificate describing your disability to the application.
If you have a previous Nais decision from another university, it is unfortunately not valid. You must apply for a new one to prove your permanent disability.
Read more on the national system Nais
Nais is a system through which students with a long-term disability can apply for study support during their studies at Swedish higher education institutions.
NOTE! In case of temporary injury or illness
If you have a short-term injury or illness, study support/adaptations are not arranged via the study support coordinator. Instead, you should contact the examiner for the course in question.
Support and aids you can get
Chalmers offers several different types of support and aids. Below you can read more about what support is available and how you can access it.
Software adapted to students with disabilities
There are several digital reading- and writing aids that all students are free to download. You can download the software via the Student Software Portal below.
Student software portal
Student software portal
“More time for my written exams has helped me to pass more exams than before.”
Other types of support
Explore library support and services
Chalmers Library offers reading and writing support, maths support, homework help, etc. There are also quiet reading rooms and studios if you want some peace and quiet.
Report an incident: Discrimination due to disability
If you feel that you have been discriminated against due to your disability in connection with your studies, you should first report the incident to Safe at Chalmers.
Chalmers also has a Student Ombudsperson, who can provide support in the event of conflicts between students and teachers or other staff.
Link to: Student Ombudsperson
Guidance on Disability study support
This guidance brings together information about Disability study support at Chalmers – from applications and supporting documentation to available support measures, examinations, and your rights and responsibilities as a student.
operational document
Guidance on Disability Study Support for Students.pdf
operational document
Guidance on Disability Study Support for Students.pdf
Find your coordinator for disability study support
In the video below, we will show you where to find us.
Contact our coordinator
Disability study support
