Traveling Abroad with a Chronic Illness or Disability

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Studying abroad during your degree program is possible even if you have a disability or a chronic illness. We strongly encourage you to gain international experience and embark on the adventure of studying abroad.

Are you planning a study abroad program while living with a chronic illness or disability?

We recommend contacting the International Office before applying to clarify any potential special funding and support services (e.g., regarding accessibility or similar issues) well in advance. Feel free to visit us during our open office hours or contact us.

Open office hours: Mon–Thu: 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Campus Center, 2nd floor

Contact: international@uni-kassel.de

Erasmus+ | PROMOS

Our Erasmus+ and PROMOS scholarship programs offer special financial support for study abroad programs and internships to students with disabilities or chronic illnesses. In addition to a monthly top-up (Erasmus+ only), additional costs incurred abroad may also be covered under certain conditions through an application for reimbursement of actual expenses. These include, for example, costs for accessible housing, an assistant, or a preparatory trip. In these cases, funding for additional costs of up to 15,000 euros per semester is available.

Flexible Ways to Study Abroad

It doesn’t always have to be a traditional semester abroad. Short-term stays, summer schools, or blended mobility programs—which combine a brief in-person phase with a virtual one—can also be a great way to gain international experience—especially if a longer stay isn’t feasible due to personal circumstances.

There are also various funding and support options available outside of the Erasmus+ program. You can find more information, for example, at the student services organizations and on the “Studieren weltweit” website.

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