About Barrier-Free Campus
Disabled Student Unit
Üsküdar University Disabled Student Unit operates to support the full, effective, and equal participation of students with special needs in higher education.
Featured Services
- Planning academic accommodation processes
- Coordinating accessible campus practices
- Application and counseling services
- Supporting students' active participation in university life
Quick Info Card
- Phone: 0216 400 22 22
- Email: engellibirimi@uskudar.edu.tr
- Application: In person, email, phone, WhatsApp, and the Solution Center
About Us
Üsküdar University Disabled Student Unit operates to support the full, effective, and equal participation of students with special needs in higher education. The Unit works to remove the physical, academic, social, and digital accessibility barriers that students may encounter in their education.
The Disabled Student Unit assesses students' individual needs to plan academic accommodation processes, coordinates accessible campus practices, carries out awareness activities, and supports students' active participation in university life. Working in cooperation with the relevant academic and administrative units, the Unit contributes to creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
In line with the principles of accessibility and equal opportunity, our University adopts a holistic barrier-free university approach that covers not only physical accessibility but also academic, social, and digital accessibility
Who Can Apply?
- Students with disabilities
- Students with chronic health conditions
- Students with temporary health conditions
Reasons to Apply
Students may apply to the Disabled Student Unit in the following situations:
- Academic accommodation requests
- Requests for support with exams
- Accessibility issues
- Requests for access to course materials
- On-campus guidance and support needs
- Psychosocial support and referral needs
- Requests for information on scholarship and social support processes
Application Methods
- In-person application
- Application by email
- Contact by phone
- Contact via the university website
- WhatsApp contact line
- Solution Center system
Application and Support
Applications to the Disabled Student Unit are evaluated within the framework of the principle of confidentiality. Depending on the nature of the application, an interview is held with the student, medical reports and supporting documents are reviewed where necessary, and appropriate support mechanisms are planned in coordination with the relevant academic and administrative units.
Apply via the Solution CenterKey Points Students Should Know
- The Disabled Student Unit evaluates all applications under the principle of confidentiality.
- Academic accommodations are planned according to students' individual needs.
- Submitting support requests at the beginning of the term allows processes to be carried out more effectively.
- The services provided by the Unit aim to support students' active participation in their education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
Disabled Student Unit services are carried out under the coordination of the Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports. Our students can reach the Disabled Student Unit through the Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports offices located on all campuses and receive support on the matters they need.
Phone: 0216 400 22 22
Email: engellibirimi@uskudar.edu.tr
Solution Center: https://cozum.uskudar.edu.tr/