The Fenestra Disability Centre provides advice on all disability-related issues. As well as assisting students with requests for extra facilities, Fenestra can also offer financial advice and give general information on finding your way both within and outside the university.

Fenestra’s experienced staff are there to help you successfully complete your studies at Leiden University. Every person has a different lived experience, and we encourage you to have a conversation with one of Fenestra’s student counsellors to establish how Leiden University can support you. You can contact any Fenestra staff member for an appointment. Make sure to let your study adviser know that you have requested advice from Fenestra.

Contact Fenestra Disability Centre

Expertise per disability

Some Fenestra staff members have additional expertise in certain disabilities. On the page about your specific disability, you can find out if there is a specialised staff member available.

If you need extra assistance, guidance or facilities there are several staff members who can help. Who you should speak to depends on the nature of your situation.

For a good start: mentors and tutors

As a first-year student, you will be assigned a mentor and a tutor to help find your way around the new city and degree programme.

Study-related issues

Your study adviser is your point of contact for any study-related issues. On the basis of advice issued by Fenestra, your study adviser will discuss any study facilities that are required with the board of examiners.

Your mental wellbeing

The student psychologists can help with both study-related and personal problems.

Study choices and career

Study choice advisers can help you to choose the right study programme and the Career Services can help you to find the right job. For example, you can take career and competency tests that also take your disability into account.

Take a look at the student well-being website for more study tips, sources of psychological support, advice on dealing with stress, addiction, procrastination and poor mental health, and much more.