Resources for students with special needs
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Audiobooks
If you have vision impairment or reading difficulties, you can borrow audiobooks, e-books and Braille books (nlb.no) free of charge from the Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille.
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Personal aids
You must bring own personal aids. If you are an international master’s degree student with permanent residency in Norway, you might be eligible for support from The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration.
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Quiet rooms
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Additional grants for Erasmus+ students on exchange
If you are going on an Erasmus+ exchange, you can apply for extra funding. From the spring 2023, Erasmus+ students with permanent disabilities or chronic disease can receive an additional grant. If you also have special needs on exchange, you can apply to your home institution for reimbursement of costs related to this through the Erasmus+ programme.
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Writing courses and guidance
The Learning Support Centre at OsloMet offers guidance and free writing courses.
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Access for sign language interpreters
Sign language interpreters can get access cards and access to Canvas. This can be arranged by contacting the Special Needs Services at OsloMet.