Study Organization and Exams

In order to enable students with disabilities and chronic illnesses to study with equal opportunities, various measures can be applied for, for example in the form of compensation for disadvantages or a leave of absence.

Note: Advising

Note: Use the advising services of the Student Advising: Studying with Special Needs and the departmental contacts at your department or school regarding possible measures!

What is Disadvantage Compensation?

It is also possible that your disability or chronic illness affects your studies in general. On the one hand, the requirements of your degree program including the examination conditions must be considered and, on the other hand, the effects of a disability or chronic illness are very individual. That is why we recommend to get in touch with the contact person at your department or school (German; PDF 20 KB).

Compensation for disadvantages in studies are measures that compensate for handicap-related difficulties in the course of studies and during exams. The compensation of disadvantages is always designed individually and depending on the situation. It depends, among other things, on the effects of the impairment and the respective course of study. Compensating for disadvantages is no relief either. The performance goals of the study and examination regulations are retained.

Students are entitled to compensation for disadvantages, if one does have an impairment which impacts negatively on their studies and can be compensated, but not necessarily in the form one wishes for.

Measures: Organize and Conduct your Studies

Compensation for Disadvantages in Exam Situations

Leave of Absence

You may not be able to study due to a health impairment. So you can no longer pursue your studies as usual and appropriately and it is foreseeable that this phase will not only be temporary but will last longer. In this case, a leave of absence may be the appropriate measure. Thus you can officially sign out from studying for a semester or more in order to fully concentrate on your recovery, such as therapy and rehabilitation.

For further information on application, deadlines, etc., please visit the TUM page on leave of absence.

Contact: Studying with Special Needs

TUM Center for Study and Teaching – 
Student Advising: Studying with Special Needs


Arcisstr. 21
80333 München

Mr. Alain M.G. Kathola
Mrs. Verena Weltz-Huber

We advise in person, by phone or virtually.

To arrange an appointment please contact us at
Handicapspam prevention@zv.tum.de

Student Advising and Information Services

+ 49 89 289 22245 
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