University of Bergamo - Services and supports for students with disabilities

Support Services for Students with Disabilities at the University of Bergamo

At the University of Bergamo in Italy, you will receive a combination of fee waivers and practical financial support, depending on your recognised degree of disability. If your recognised degree of disability is above 66%, you will pay no tuition fees or university contributions at all. If it is between 46% and 65%, you will pay half. In addition, the university provides sign language interpreters, adapted examinations, as well as laptops and assistive software throughout your studies. You will also be assigned a personal tutor, a campus escort service if you have a visual or physical disability, and advice on drawing up an individual learning plan (a PDP for learning difficulties or a PEI for disabilities). If you are already receiving a grant and your degree of disability is 66% or higher, you can apply for an additional allowance. You can use this towards a place in student accommodation, an assistant or interpreter, or any assistive technology you require.

Who can apply

• University: You’re studying at the University of Bergamo.
• Disability: You have a recognised disability of at least 46% or a certified learning disability (SLD/DSA). A degree of disability of more than 66% is required for a full exemption from fees; a 50 per cent reduction in fees applies for a degree of disability ranging from 46% to 65%.
• Field of study: Open to all subjects.
• Degree level: Access at every level of study.
• Nationality: All nationalities welcome.
• Scholarship top-up: For the extra support, you must already hold a scholarship and have an invalidity of 66% or more.

How to apply

You can register via the online student helpdesk under ‘Student Office’ > ‘Other Services’ > ‘DSA Services – Communication’. The deadline is 31 January. To book a tutor, you must register at least 15 days before your exam date. To book the Campus Escort Service, you must register at least 15 days before the service begins.