Team Barrierefrei - Counselling

Who are we?

The Team Barrierefrei is a small team dedicated to accessible studying at the University of Vienna. We advise students/prospecitve students with disabilities and lecturers on all aspects of accessible studying and teaching.

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Bei der Beratung. © Barbara Mair

Our Tasks

  • Counselling and providing information for students/prospective students with disabilities
  • Counselling and providing information for lecturers/examiners on the implementation of accessible teaching and accessible examination
  • Conselling and providing information to colleagues on accessibility aspects in various fields of application
  • Management of special medical evidence and confidential information for the approval of alternative modes of assessment
  • Providing Information and referral to external institutions
  • Participation in the further development of accessibility measures within the University

 Counselling via email

To contact us by email, please write to barrierefrei@univie.ac.at for initial inquiries.

Please note that inquiries will be answered in the order in which they are received and may take several weeks. The response may be delayed if, for example, information needs to be obtained from third parties. We therefore ask for your patience.

Attention: Processing can also take longer at peak times such as the start or end of the semester.

Please make your request as precisely as possible. If you require different examination methods to compensate for disadvantages due to an impairment relevant to your studies, please attach your evidence to the email. This can shorten the processing of your request. You can find further information about different testing methods and the evidence required for them at the following link: Different testing methods

For information and questions on the following topics, please use the links provided:

 Personal Consultation

Personal consultation appointments are available on Wednesdays between 1pm and 5 pm with prior scheduling. Please contact us via barrierefrei@univie.ac.at for an appointment.