Studying with a disability
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel aims to offer all students equal educational opportunities with Reasonable Flexibility and other support.
Reasonable flexibility
Students with a disability (such as sensory or mobility impairments, learning difficulties, long-term health conditions, mental health difficulties) can apply for study and exam flexibility with the ReFlex statute.
Talk about your needs
Are you in need of:
- Accessible course material
- More time to take an exam
- (Writing) interpreters
- Spreading of exams
- …
During an individual conversation we will discuss your situation and look for solutions to meet your specific needs.
Special student facilities
More info on the ReFlex statuteDiscuss your needs
How to apply for the statute?Administration
DocumentsAccomodations to the Teaching and Examination Regulations
How to request accomodations?Other support
Beside the ReFlex facilities, there is also other support for students with a disability available on campus.
Mobility and accessibility
Discuss the possibilities and your questions with the mobility coordinator.
Contact the mobility coordinator
Student Housing
There are a few rooms available for wheelchair users on the campus in Etterbeek and Jette.
Contact Student Housing
Tutoring
Students with a disability can request a tutor for course related support or help with their social and academic integration.
More info
Financial support
Discuss the possibilities with Social legal & financial support.
Contact Social legal & financial support
Psychological support
Talk in confidence with a student psychologist about any problems you might have.
Contact the student psychologists
Erasmus
Discuss the possibilities with the International Relations Office.
Contact the International Relations Office