Support for individuals with disabilities

I. Accessible facilities 

The University is committed to improving its infrastructure to support students with special needs.

Ramps/access paths: The university has pathways designed for people with special needs.

Facility improvement: The school has a responsibility to perform renovation and upgrade of its physical facilities "within its possible capacity".

Dormitory management: The Dormitory Management Board must arrange convenient accommodation, walkways, and restrooms for students with special needs residing in the Dormitory Area.

Facility planning: The Office of Material Supply and Management is responsible for advising on the physical facility requirements for students with special needs at the university's learning locations.

II. Disability support services 

The University provides comprehensive support services across multiple departments to ensure equal and effective learning.

Admissions and reporting: The Center of Student Admissions and Public Relations identifies, compiles a list of, and informs the relevant Faculty, Office of Academic Affairs, and Office of Student Affairs about new students with special needs to plan appropriate support for preferential admissions and tuition fees.

• Office of Student Affairs's role

  • Implements special regimes and policies, such as loan programs, educational incentives, and tuition fee reduction/exemption.
  • Provides consultation/referral for suitable accommodation and counseling on psychology and health.
  • Coordinates with academic advisors to monitor and provide timely material and mental support.
  • Counselling and Career Guidance: Students are entitled to consulting on support services, early intervention, inclusive education, and career orientation suited to their abilities and needs.

Specific support examples (academic year 2024-2025): The school provided scholarships and tuition fee reductions for students with disabilities.

• III. Disability access scheme 

The university offers targeted support and special arrangements to facilitate the academic integration of students with special needs.

1. Mentoring 

Faculty/academic advisor support: Faculties, classes, and academic advisors are responsible for creating conditions and providing support during the learning process.

Individualized support: Faculties must inform and arrange support personnel for classes with students having special needs.

Reporting: Faculties monitor and report the academic performance of students with special needs to the University (via the Office of Student Affairs) at the end of each semester.

2. Other targeted support

Preferred classroom placement: The Office of Academic Affairs prioritizes assigning classrooms on the ground floor or lower floors for classes with students having special needs. Faculties also propose this to the Office of Academic Affairs.

Academic tools and materials: Students may be provided with means, materials for study support, as well as support for exams, practical assessments, internships, and thesis/dissertation completion in special cases.

Specific course adjustments (academic year 2024-2025): Support includes contacting Physical Education (P.E) lecturers to arrange specific exercises and supporting students with exemption from P.E and National Defense Education.

IV. Disability accommodation policy

The University has a clear policy structure, decision-making process, and implementation guidelines to ensure reasonable accommodations for students with special needs.

Regulatory framework: The policy is based on the Decision No. 573/QĐ-ĐHLH dated September 10, 2020, which enacts the Regulations on organizing educational activities to support students with special needs. This is further guided by the Implementation Guide No. 1279/HD-ĐHLH dated September 10, 2023.

• Academic accommodation and waivers:

  • For students who cannot meet some requirements of the general curriculum, the Rector may decide to exempt, reduce a number of subjects, or permit the study of alternative content suitable to their abilities.
  • The Office of Academic Affairs coordinates with Faculties to consider and propose to the Rector such decisions for exemption, reduction, or substitution of subjects/content. 
  • Admission preference (Heavy Disability): Students with a heavy disability are considered for direct admission to the university in accordance with the Ministry of Education and Training's regulations.
• Evaluation principles: The evaluation of learning outcomes and educational activities is based on the principle of motivating and encouraging students with special needs to strive and achieve progress in their studies. For general program requirements met, evaluation is like normal students but can be considered slightly relaxed. For content covered by an Individualized Education Plan, evaluation is based on that plan's results. Content that is exempted or reduced is not evaluated.

• Scholarships and financial support (Funding): Students are eligible for consideration for scholarships and support with learning aids/equipment when they have a need. The Training Department plans to support academic scholarships.

• The policy for supporting individuals with disabilities can be found here.