Accommodations for disadvantages
This overview is intended to provide you with an overview of the topic of disadvantage compensation (NTA) for students. The aim is to make it transparent to teaching staff, instructors and lectures who is involved in this topic at the university, for which students NTA is important and also what is possibly the responsibility of the teaching staff. Due to the complexity and individual organisation of the various federal states and university locations, there are only vague statements or references to further information for some information.
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2. Application process
- The student submits an application in writing to the responsible examination board.
- The responsible examination body decides on the authorisation, if necessary after consultation with the representative for students with disabilities.
- After approval, the student receives a written notification with a list of the approved measures. This can be presented to lecturers.
The legal handling of impairments and possible disadvantage compensation during studies is complex. This is due, among other things, to three requirements that must be demonstrably fulfilled in order for a staff member to be able to apply for disadvantage compensation in writing. Suitable measures are selected on a case-by-case basis and should follow certain guidelines.