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According to Section 108 (6) of the Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education: „a student (or applicant) with a disability is: "a student with motor, sensory or speech disability, or multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or any other disorder of psychological development (serious learning, attention-deficit or behavioural disorder).”

Students with disabilities may fall into the following categories:

a) Students with musculoskeletal disabilities (mobility impairments),

b) Students with sensory impairments: (hearing impaired - deaf, hard of hearing; visually impaired - blindness, moderately impaired, or severely impaired)

c) Students with speech disorders (dysphasia, dyslalia, dysphonia, stuttering, cluttering, aphasia, rhinolalia, dysarthria, mutism, severe speech perception or comprehension disorders, central dyslalia, or delayed speech development);

d) Students with other psychological developmental disorders (severe learning disorders: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia; attention or behavioural regulation disorders: hyperactivity, attention deficit);

e) Students with autism spectrum disorder;

f) Students with multiple disabilities, (concurrent occurrence of more than one type of disability (SRS Section 105. (3))

Our students with disabilities may receive accommodations and exemptions tailored to their specific needs throughout their studies. In order to access these accommodations, exemptions, or other available support opportunities, a formal application must be submitted through the Neptun system, accompanied by the appropriate expert documentation. 

Eligible students must submit their request through the Neptun system, attaching the expert documentation that certifies their disability as an annexe.

All incoming requests are reviewed by the Special Needs Support Board (SHSB) within 15 days of receipt. The Board issues a formal resolution via the Neptun system, indicating whether the request has been approved or denied.

In the case of an approval, the resolution will include a list of the accommodations and exemptions granted by the Board.

The student must present the resolution electronically to their instructor within one week of receiving it, but no later than five working days before the assessment.

If the assessment is to be conducted at the examination centre, the resolution must also be submitted electronically to the centre within one week of receipt, but again, at least five working days before the scheduled assessment.

According to Section 63 of Government Decree 87/2015 (IV.9.), which implements certain provisions of Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education, and as stated in Section 107 of the Student Requirements System (SRS), a student's disability may be certified with an expert opinion issued by the following authorities.

(2) If the student's disability or special educational need already existed during their secondary education, it can be certified by an expert opinion issued by the county (or metropolitan) pedagogical service institutions, or their member institutions acting as county-level expert committees.

(3) If the student's disability or special educational need did not exist during their secondary education, the subsequently developed disability may be verified by an expert opinion issued by the ELTE National Pedagogical Service.

(4) If the applicant is not a Hungarian citizen and does not have a permanent or temporary residence in Hungary, the disability may be verified not in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3), but rather by submitting an official translation of an expert opinion issued abroad, or an expert opinion issued in English. The higher education institution shall publish on its website a list of languages for which non-certified translations are also accepted.

(5) If a non-Hungarian citizen applicant or student possesses an expert opinion issued abroad, the disability may be certified not in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3), but by submitting either an official translation of the foreign expert opinion or an expert opinion issued in English. The higher education institution shall publish on its website a list of languages for which non-certified translations are also accepted.

Based on the expert opinion issued by the authority defined in Section 63 of Government Decree 87/2015 (IV.9.), and in consideration of the student's individual circumstances and Section 49 (8) of the Act on National Higher Education, the higher education institution may grant the student with a disability the following accommodations:

a) substitution of a written exam with an oral one, or vice versa,
b) allowing extended preparation and response time during exams compared to the time allocated for students without disabilities,
c) use of assistive devices and equipment appropriate to the student's disability during studies and examinations,
d) provision of a personal assistant, sign language, oral, or note-taker interpreter during studies and examinations,
e) for the sake of clarity and comprehension: simultaneous written transcription of spoken content during lectures and exams, use of audiovisual aids, Braille, or magnification tools,
f) minimising waiting time before exams, splitting longer exams into multiple sessions, or allowing breaks without leaving the examination room,

g) upon the student's request during oral examinations: provision of written versions of the questions, clarification of expectations and questions, and refining the wording of the questions and instructions,
h) permission to take the exam in an individual setting,
i) exemption from tasks requiring manual skills, while still requiring the acquisition and demonstration of theoretical knowledge,
j) partial or full exemption from practical requirements, or permission to complete them in an alternative form,
k) exemption from language proficiency assessment, or from certain parts or levels of that assessment.

(2) The extended preparation time must be at least 30% longer than the time allocated for students without disabilities.

(3) In justified cases, upon the student's request and based on the expert opinion, the higher education institution may provide additional or alternative accommodations beyond those specified in paragraph (1).

According to Section 64 (1) of Government Decree 87/2015 (IV.9.), and in view of the student’s disability, the student may request partial or full exemption from academic obligations or examinations, or permission to fulfil them in an alternative manner based on the expert opinion referred to in Section 63(1) of Government Decree 87/2015 (IV.9.).

According to Section 49 (8) of the Act on National Higher Education, students with disabilities must be provided with preparation and examination conditions adapted to their disabilities, and assistance must be given to help them fulfil the obligations arising from their student status. In justified cases, students must be exempted from the requirement to study or be assessed in certain subjects or parts of subjects. Where necessary, they must also be exempted from full or partial assessment of foreign language proficiency in their professional field.

During assessment, extended preparation time must be granted, and in written examinations, the use of assistive tools—particularly typewriters or computers—must be permitted. If necessary, a written examination may be replaced with an oral one, or vice versa.

Students should note that, pursuant to Section 49 (8) of the Act on National Higher Education, exemptions may only be granted in relation to the specific condition that serves as the basis for the exemption. Such exemptions must not result in a waiver of the fundamental academic requirements necessary to obtain the qualification certified by the diploma.

(9) According to Section 128 of the Student Requirements System (SRS), with reference to Section 47 (4) of the Act on National Higher Education, the support period of a student with a disability may, upon the student's request and based on the recommendation of the Special Needs Support Board (SHSB), be extended by the Education Committee by up to four semesters, pursuant to Section 109 (5) point e) of the SRS.
This extension may be used for obtaining more than one qualification (certificate), provided that the total extension granted under this provision does not exceed four semesters.

Students with chronic illnesses may be classified into the following categories based on the Decree 5/2003 (II.19.) of the Ministry of Health, Social and Family Affairs on illnesses and disabilities entitling individuals to a higher amount of family allowance:  

a) Metabolic, endocrine, or gastroenterological diseases,  

b) Cardiological diseases,  

c) Kidney diseases,  

d) Immunopathological disorders,  

e) Haematological disorders,  

f) Malignant tumours or leukaemia,  

g) Pulmonological disorders,  

h) Neurological diseases,  

i) Dermatological diseases,  

j) Developmental disorders,  

k) Psychiatric illnesses,  

l) Multiple or complex conditions,  

m) Neonatological complications or sequelae. (Section 105(5) of SRS) 

Students with chronic illnesses whose medical condition and treatment negatively affect their university life (e.g. studies, social interactions, Hall of Residence accommodation, etc.) may request accommodations and exemptions tailored to their specific needs in order to meet academic requirements. (Section 106 (3) of SRS)

To access these accommodations, a request must be submitted via the Neptun system, accompanied by the appropriate expert documentation.

Eligible students must submit their request through the Neptun system, attaching the expert documentation that certifies their chronic illness and medical treatment as an annexe.

All incoming requests are reviewed by the Special Needs Support Board (SHSB) within 15 days of receipt. The Board issues a formal resolution via the Neptun system, indicating whether the request has been approved or denied. In the case of an approval, the resolution will include a list of the accommodations and exemptions granted by the Board.

The student must present the resolution electronically to their instructor within one week of receiving it, but no later than five working days before the assessment.

If the assessment is to be conducted at the examination centre, the resolution must also be submitted electronically to the centre within one week of receipt, but again, at least five working days before the scheduled assessment.

Health impairments or chronic illnesses that do not qualify as disabilities must be certified by a specialist medical opinion.

a)   substitution of a written exam with an oral one, or vice versa,  

b)   allowing extended preparation and response time during exams compared to the time allocated for students without disabilities,  

c)    use of assistive devices and equipment appropriate to the student's disability during studies and examinations,  

d)   minimising waiting time before exams, splitting longer exams into multiple sessions, or allowing breaks without leaving the examination room,  

e)   upon the student's request during oral examinations: provision of written versions of the questions, clarification of expectations and questions, and refining the wording of the questions and instructions,

f)    permission to take the exam in an individual setting,  

g)   exemption from tasks requiring manual skills, while still requiring the acquisition and demonstration of theoretical knowledge

h)   partial or full exemption from practical requirements, or permission to complete them in an alternative form,  

i)     personalised support measures, based on a specialist medical opinion, stemming from other chronic illnesses and medical treatments that negatively affect university life (e.g. studies, social relationships, Hall of Residence accommodation, etc.) 

According to Section 105 (4) of SRS a student with integration, learning, or behavioural difficulties (ILBD) is a student requiring special treatment who, according to an expert opinion issued by the competent specialist committee, performs significantly below the level expected for their age, has difficulties in social interaction, learning, or behavioural regulation, faces challenges in integration into a community, their personality development is impaired or displays atypical personality development tendencies— but is not classified as having special educational needs.

For students with integration, learning, or behavioural disorders (ILBD), where the expert opinion establishing the ILBD status provides justification, the University may grant extended preparation and response time during exams, compared to that allocated to students without disabilities.
To access these accommodations, a request must be submitted via the Neptun system, accompanied by the appropriate expert documentation.

Eligible students must submit their request through the Neptun system, attaching the expert documentation that certifies their ILBD status as an annexe.

All incoming requests are reviewed by the Special Needs Support Board (SHSB) within 15 days of receipt. The Board issues a formal resolution via the Neptun system, indicating whether the request has been approved or denied. In the case of an approval, the resolution will include the accommodation granted by the Board (e.g. extra time).

The student must present the resolution electronically to their instructor within one week of receiving it, but no later than five working days before the assessment.

If the assessment is to be conducted at the examination centre, the resolution must also be submitted electronically to the centre within one week of receipt, but again, at least five working days before the scheduled assessment.

ILBD status can be certified by an expert opinion issued by the county (or metropolitan) pedagogical service institutions and their member institutions acting as county expert committees.

For students with integration, learning, and behavioural difficulties (ILBD), where justified by the expert opinion establishing ILBD status, the University may grant extended preparation and response time during exams compared to the time provided for students without disabilities.

Students with special needs (those with disabilities, learning, behavioural or integration difficulties, or chronic illnesses) may take their exams in ways adapted to their individual needs as defined in the decision of the Special Needs Support Board (SHSB). This may include extended exam time, switching from oral to written examination or vice versa, or, in justified cases, the possibility of an individual online examination.

Based on the SHSB's decision, students with special needs are guaranteed equal access and the entitlements listed in the decision, even during examinations organised by the Examination Centre. To ensure this, students must submit the SHSB-issued decision electronically to the Examination Centre within one week of receipt of the decision, but no later than five working days before the examination, so that the staff can prepare the exam setting accordingly and implement the adjustments granted. Students can write to the Examination Centre at vizsgakozpont@uni-bge.hu.

We kindly ask students to also inform the staff at the Examination Centre in person before the exam that they are participating as students with special needs and would like to make use of the adjustments granted in their previously submitted decision. This allows staff to provide effective support — for instance, assisting visually impaired students with logging in, launching screen reading or magnification software, or helping students with reduced mobility navigate the space.

Designated spaces have been set up in the Examination Centres for students with special needs. These are accessible for students with reduced mobility or those using wheelchairs, and the computers provided are equipped with Microsoft Magnifier and NVDA screen reader software to support students with visual impairments during exams. Icons for these programs can be found on the desktop, and invigilators can assist with launching them upon request. The volume of the screen reader can be adjusted via the provided headphones, and the reading speed has been increased by our IT staff to help visually impaired students save time during question playback. Privacy screen filters at the designated workstations have also been redesigned for easy manual removal and reinsertion by students with visual impairments.

Designated Seats for Students with Special Needs:

at the Zugló Examination Centre:

• Z1-309
• Z5-105
• Z5-106

at City Centre Examination Centre:

• B1-104
• B1-804
• B3-107