Inclusive mobility ensures that study abroad, internships, and short-term mobilities are accessible to everyone, removing the barriers that may prevent participation. The aim is to create opportunities where all students can thrive, no matter their background, abilities, or personal circumstances.

Find below all the resources and information you need about inclusive mobility within the EC2U alliance. Regardless of the mobility programme you wish to participate in, discover what each EC2U university offers to ensure that you have the opportunity to take part!

Your guide to inclusive mobility at EC2U Universities

Accessibility on campus: almost all university buildings have mobility friendly entrance, elevators, being equipped with handrails and platforms.

Transportation: public transport service fully accessible ; reserved parking spaces for people with reduced mobility on campus.

Housing: incoming students/visitors seeking on-campus accommodation are assigned to a dormitory accessible to wheelchair drivers ; equipped with 2 elevators, 2 social rooms, and a kitchen on each floor.

Support for students with special needs: for all students with various health problems/disabilities, measures are taken at the faculty level adapted to their needs (for example, they are given more time for exams, taking tests digitally instead of on paper, etc.).

Support for refugees: support for ethnic minorities and refugees.

Nomination details: students with special needs are encouraged to contact the International Relations Office (IRO) well in advance so that necessary arrangements can be made upon arrival. IRO staff can also refer students to other student services that provide information about educational programmes for people with disabilities and ongoing illnesses.

 

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the University of Iași? Visit the webpages Erasmus+ programme with participating countries, and ERASMUS+ Programme for incoming students, or send a message to erasmus@uaic.ro or erasmusplus@uaic.ro.

Accessibility on campus: the university of Coimbra identified the main points without accessibility and invested to adapt the buildings. The University created the Student Hub, the main accessible point of the institution for students assistance in various areas.

Transportation : public transport service only.

Housing : a few accessible rooms in mostly every student residence, with access to the common spaces.

Support for students with special needs : additional support according to each condition and opportunity to do exams in a special season. The University of Coimbra grant blind, low-vision or motor disability students the possibility of recording in audio the classes. Priority in enrolling in practical or theoretical-practical classes. Student tutoring programme.

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the University of Coimbra? Send a message to nia@sas.uc.pt.

Accessibility on campus: lifts, ramps, toilets, reserved parking spaces on some campuses – depends on the Field of Study where courses are taught.

Transportation: public busses and trams.

Housing: some barrier free appartments available.

Support for students with special needs: individuel arrangements possible.

Nomination details: needs to be announced to the International Office during application and is mostly possible.

 

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the University of Jena? Send a message to incoming@uni-jena.de.

Accessibility on campus : campus fully accessible to wheelchair drivers, Wayfinding on site for blind people needs mobility training Buildings at campus are all wheelchair accessible and equipped with elevators, mobility friendly entrance and accessibility measures following legal requirements for public buildings.

Transportation: trams fully accessible to all people with disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity. Tram Stop “JKU” might need some assistance with getting off the vehicle in a wheelchair. Special regulations for transporting PwD to / from campus and and reserved parking lots for mobility disabled are available at campus.

Housing: JKU does not provide housing/student dorms itself. 5 student hostels / dorms in the close vicinity (providing some wheelchair accessible suites/rooms) and a lot others in town providing to some extent wheelchair accessibility – has to be checked by students themselves.

Support for students with special needs: dedicated service and support center for students with disabilities, chronic illness and neurodiversity installed – also open to incoming students.

 

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the Johannes Kepler University of Linz? Visit the dedicated webpage or send a message to integriert-studieren@jku.at.

Accessibility on campus: lifts, ramps, toilets, reserved parking spaces on some campuses – depends on the Field of Study where courses are taught.

Transportation : the University of Pavia make available a free of charge accompaniment and transportation, upon written request via email at least 24 hours before the service is provided. Public transportation.

Housing : the University of Pavia has rooms and accommodation accessible to people with disabilities. The university completed also a “home automation project”, which the home automation rooms were created in the housing facilities and furnishings, it offers disabled students greater independence in safe conditions (8).

Support for students with special needs: individual arrangements -organisation of exam and teaching situations, assistive devices materials – softwares – personanized tutoring for preparing exams and indivudual modalities for exams – transposation from home to the university – housing – sport.

Nomination details: the student should tell the special needs in the exchange student application form as well as partner universities can report this in the nomination phase. After the application deadline the International Mobility Unit sends the information to the Accessibility Officers. Students can contact the Accessibility Planning Officer when they wish to receive a recommendation for individual arrangements.

 

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the University of Pavia? Send a message to inclusione@unipv.it.

Accessibility on campus: most buildings (residences and faculties) are accessible.

Transportation: accesible public transport.

Housing: most buildings (residences and faculties) are accessible.

Support for students with special needs : Assistive products or technical aids Support by offering resource for exams, in order to facilitate the preparation.

Support for refugees : Support for refugees/with subsidiary protection, or individuals who have applied for international protection in Spain or another country. Support for students who have received international protection (refugees, asylum seekers, students who have been granted international, subsidiary or temporary protection, or the student has a refugee’s passport).

 

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the University of Salamanca? Send a message to sas@usal.es.

Accessibility on campus: parts of the campus area are located in difficult terrain (University Hill) and therefore some outside areas are accessible only by car.

Transportation: accesible public transport: bus.

Housing: one apartment available at Student Village Foundation with accessible room/bathroom, located 6 km from the campus area in Varissuo.

Support for students with special needs: individual arrangements can, for example, concern the following: organisation of exams and teaching situations, assistive devices.

Nomination details: The student should indicate the special needs in the exchange student application form. After the application deadline, UTU International Office will send the information to UTU Accessibility Officers. Students can contact the Accessibility Planning Officer when they wish to receive a recommendation for individual arrangements.

 

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the University of Turku? Send a message to esteet@utu.fi and visit https://www.utu.fi/en/university/accessibility 

Accessibility on campus: facilities suitable for people with reduced mobility : lifts , ramps, pedometer strips reserved parking spaces have been created, accessibility rate of 90%.

Transportation : the public bus network is accessible in Grand Poitiers: buses adapted for wheelchair users, illuminated information panels, voice information system, driver training, handibus service. Handibus: alternative transport service available on request and by subscription.

Housing: the University of Poitiers can help students to book a room in university residence. Some rooms and accommodation accessible to people with disabilities. Students can benefit from special attention from the service staff in the university residences. In some cases, and as part of the support provided, students can be accommodated as a third party in a room next door.

Support for students with special needs : the Disability Unit (Service Handicap Etudiant) investigates and implements appropriate study and examination arrangements for students with disabilities or health problems It also provides a gateway to other contacts who can help students in their daily lives. There is a disability correspondant in each Faculty & a disability correspondant in the international relations office

Support for refugees: support for refugee /subsidiary protection/ international protection.

Nomination details: partner Universities can nominate students with disabilities and students can explain their special needs in the student’s application form.

Want to know more about inclusive mobility at the University of Poitiers? Visit the dedicated webpages Inclusive Mobility and Education accessible to all or send a message to helene.de.chaigneau@univ-poitiers.fr or accueil.handicap@univ-poitiers.fr.

What is EC2U doing to make mobility more inclusive?

Inclusive mobility is a shared priority across EC2U universities. These recommendations guide the actions each university takes to make sure all students can take part in mobility programmes.

  • Inclusive Education & communication practices: design curricula, teaching methods, and assessment practices to be accessible and engaging for students with diverse learning needs. Provide inclusive communication & documentation (websites for ex).
  • Training & professional development: provide regular training and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to enhance their understanding and implementation of inclusive practices.
  • Accessible infrastructures: ensure that the university’s physical spaces, digital platforms, and technological infrastructure areaccessible and inclusive for all students. This includes making sure that buildings, classrooms, and halls of residence are designed to accommodate students with disabilities.
  • Short-term mobility programmes: develop and implement short-term mobility programs that are accessible to all students, regardless of their background.
  • Collaboration between services: encourage collaboration between IROS, health and disability officers.
  • Provide financial support and grants: to cover the extra costs associated with inclusive mobility. This can include funding for accommodation, assistive technologies, and other support services needed.
  • Implement appropriate selection procedures: not just prioritising academic excellence; recognise different forms of merit; provide mentoring and preparation for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Highlight best practice from each Alliance university.
  • Communicate and valorise: via peer support, testimonials, EC2U ambassadors to share student experience.