Need Support for a Disability, Long-Term Condition or Learning Difference?
If you have a disability, long-term condition, mental health condition, or learning difference such as dyslexia, ADHD or autism, support may be available to help you study more comfortably and confidently at Queen’s.
Support can include adjustments to teaching and exams, digital study tools, assistive technology, and in some cases funded support such as specialist equipment or one-to-one support.
Start Here: Explore the Interactive Guide
Our interactive guide (below) will help you understand what support may be available, who may be eligible, and how to get started.
It covers:
- the difference between funded and non-funded support
- support available through QUB
- DSA for eligible UK students
- FSD for eligible ROI students
- funding bodies and application routes
- what happens during the application and assessment process
- useful links to forms, services and further information
A Quick Overview
There are two main types of support students may be able to access.
| QUB Internal Support (Non-funded) | Funded Support (External Funded) |
| QUB offers support directly to students with disabilities, long-term conditions and learning differences. This may include: – Reasonable adjustments such as exam support – Help and advice from Accessible Learning Support – Free assistive technology and digital study tools – Inclusive library support – Wellbeing support – Careers and employability support These supports can still be helpful even if you are not eligible for external funding. | Some students may also be eligible for additional funded support. This may include: – A laptop and assistive technology – One-to-one study skills support or mentoring – Ergonomic equipment – Travel support – Other disability-related study support |
Funded Support is accessed through:
- DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) – for eligible UK students
- FSD (Fund for Students with Disabilities) – for eligible ROI students
The interactive guide above explains these routes in more detail.
Non- Funded Support is accessed through:
🤔 Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s completely understandable. The process can feel confusing at first.
The interactive guide is the best place to begin, but you can also contact:
Remember, applying for DSA and FSD can take some time, so it’s best to start early to ensure support is in place for your studies
