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The Disability and SLD services is a dedicated space – both physical and online – for anyone with a disability, civil disability, specific learning disorders (DSA), or special educational needs (BES), whether already attending or planning to enrol at the University of Trieste.

The University, under the coordination of the Delegate for Student Wellbeing and Inclusion, Prof. Vanessa Nicolin, promotes a culture of accessibility and inclusion across all areas of university life.

To access the services, contact the Disability and SLD services by presenting your valid disability certification. Together, we will identify the solutions best suited to your needs – the submitted certification will remain strictly confidential and accessible only to the Office staff.

Welcome and guidance

The Disability and SLD service offers personalised welcome and guidance to support you at every stage of your university journey. From your first contact, you will be assisted by qualified staff who will help you understand the opportunities available, navigate procedures, and identify the support best suited to your needs.

You can contact our Service to:

  • access the University in an equitable and facilitated way
  • fully participate in teaching activities
  • obtain aids, personalised support, and study assistance
  • benefit from dedicated financial concessions
  • manage and mediate communication with lecturers
  • receive guidance on international mobility experiences, in collaboration with the International Mobility Office
  • receive career guidance and support for entering the job market, in collaboration with the Career Service

Get in touch with us to request information, schedule an appointment, or activate services.

See contact details and office hours

Departmental Tutor Lecturers for Accessibility

Each Department of the University has dedicated tutor lecturers, appointed by their respective Department Councils, whose role is to ensure the accessibility of facilities, teaching activities, and learning materials. Their support ensures that courses and exams are conducted in ways that are appropriate and compatible with students’ abilities.

See tutor lecturers

 

Services

NOTE: Certificates must be issued by public or accredited private institutions, in accordance with current regional regulations.

For: students with civil disability or impairment and/or students with DSA or BES

The Service supports you during the admission process to degree programmes, ensuring equal access opportunities.

If you have specific needs, you can request dispensatory and compensatory measures such as:

  • extra time
    • candidates with disabilities: up to 50% more time
    • candidates with DSA and BES: up to 30% more time
  • quiet workstation
  • support from student tutors
  • use of technological aids
  • reading or writing assistance, if applicable
     

How to apply

To access the service, send the following documents to disabilita.dsa@units.it at least 10 working days before the test date:

  • the request form
  • medical certificate of disability/DSA condition
  • a valid identity document

Your request will be assessed together with the Examination Board.
All data will be handled with strict confidentiality.

For: students with civil disability or impairment and/or students with DSA or BES

Permitted aids and compensatory measures during each test:

  • Extra time
    • candidates with disabilities: up to 50% more time
    • candidates with DSA and BES: up to 30% more time
  • Non-scientific calculator
  • Video magnifier or assistance from a tutor to read the questions and/or record the answers, selected by the University with the support of designated experts or the Disability and DSA Service.

The following tools are not permitted under any circumstances: dictionary and/or vocabulary, formula sheets, periodic table of elements, mind maps, personal computers, tablets, smartphones, or similar devices.
 

How to apply

To access the service, send the following documents to disabilita.dsa@units.it:

  • the request form
  • medical certificate of disability/DSA condition
  • a valid identity document
     

Deadlines

  • 5 November 2025: for the exam session on 20 November 2025
  • 25 November 2025: for the exam session on 10 December 2025

Applications submitted after the deadlines will not be considered.

For: students with civil disability or impairment and/or students with DSA or BES

The Service supports you in attending lectures and taking exams in an equitable and accessible way. Based on your individual needs and the certificate provided, you may benefit from:

During lectures

Students with civil disability or impairment and/or students with DSA or BES

  • technological and IT aids for recording lectures

Students with civil disability or impairment

  • support from student tutors
  • assistance with note-taking, if needed
     

During study time

See the page dedicated to learning aids and study rooms.
 

During exams

Students with civil disability or impairment and/or students with DSA or BES

  • extra time:
    • students with civil disability or impairment: up to 50% more time
    • students with DSA or BES: up to 30% more time
  • possibility of oral instead of written exams, or splitting the test, depending on the individual profile and exam structure
  • quiet workstation for taking the exam
  • use of technological and IT aids

Students with civil disability or impairment

  • support from student tutors
  • exam paper in alternative format (enlarged characters, digital supports, etc.)
     

How to apply

To access the service, send the following documents to disabilita.dsa@units.it:

  • the request form
  • medical certificate of disability/DSA condition
  • a valid identity document

Your request will be assessed with the support of experts, and we will work with you to identify the solution best suited to your needs.

For: students with civil disability or impairment

Through accompaniment and tutoring services, you can count on the support of student collaborators (peer tutors – 175 hours) who will assist you throughout your university journey.

Accompaniment includes help with moving around inside and outside university buildings, as well as assistance with extra-curricular activities, such as accessing the canteen or taking part in university initiatives.

Individual tutoring offers support with study-related activities, such as exam and thesis preparation, researching materials, using the library, and organising your academic path.
 

How to apply

To access the service, send the following documents to disabilita.dsa@units.it:

  • the request form
  • medical certificate of disability/DSA condition
  • a valid identity document

Your request will be assessed with the support of experts, and we will work with you to identify the solution best suited to your needs.

For: students with civil disability or impairment

If you have a motor disability and are not self-sufficient in getting around or using public transport, you can make use of the transport service with specially equipped vehicles activated by the University of Trieste.

The service, managed by a specialised external company, is reserved for students with motor disabilities and covers transport to and from university locations within the municipalities of the province of Trieste.
 

How to apply

To access the service, send the following documents to disabilita.dsa@units.it:

  • the request form
  • medical certificate of disability/DSA condition
  • a valid identity document

We will work with you to identify the solution best suited to your needs.

 

Exemptions and reductions

Tuition fee exemptions and reductions are available for students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (DSA). We invite you to consult the dedicated page to learn more about all available benefits.

See exemptions and reductions

 

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