Academic Adjustments

For prospective and current students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, the HfK Bremen seeks to provide equal opportunities during the application process and throughout their studies. Students can apply for individual adjustments/support measures to compensate for any impairment-related disadvantages.

Whenever possible, the application process, an exam or coursework requirements will be adapted to the needs of the applicant. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities for everyone. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions; academic adjustments are tailored to each individual’s specific needs.

Possible adjustments include, for example, allowing extra time, adapted break arrangements or modified room conditions. Which measures are appropriate depends on the individual situation and the specific requirements.

The subject-specific requirements of the application process and the content of exams or coursework during the study programme remain unchanged.

To apply for adjustment, you will need to provide medical evidence. This evidence should explain how the impairments (the symptoms) affect the application process or your studies. There is no need to disclose the diagnosis.

If you wish to apply for adjustments or have any questions, please contact the office responsible.

It is recommended that you establish contact at an early stage, particularly with regard to admissions and examination procedures, so that any adjustments required can be assessed in good time.

• For adjustment during the application process:
  Art and Design: Department 1, Anja Rosenow dezernat1@hfk-bremen.de
  Music: Campus Office Music campus-office-musik@hfk-bremen.de
• For adjustment during your studies:
  Art and Design: Campus Office for Art and Design campus-office-kud@hfk-bremen.de
  Music: Campus Office for Music campus-office-musik@hfk-bremen.de

You can obtain detailed information and apply for adjustment there.

The legal bases for academic adjustments are:

• The Bremen Higher Education Act (Section 31),
• The General Part of the Bachelor’s Examination Regulations/Diploma
• Examination Regulations of the University of the Arts Bremen (Section 7),
• The General Part of the Master’s Examination Regulations of the University of the Arts Bremen (Section 7).