Neurodiversity

Neurodivergence is part of the diversity at our university. We are actively working towards an inclusive learning environment and offer neurodivergent students and prospective students information, counselling and the opportunity to exchange ideas in a network group.

A warm invitation to all students, whatever year you’re in, to visit the “Diversity rules!” information stand run by the Gender & Diversity Management team at the Open House event.

• When:
  Fri 20t^h November, 2026, 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
• Where:
  Information Booth Gender & Diversity Management, Favoritenstraße 226, 1100 Wien

More about the Open House (only in German).

A special guided tour of the university campus for all prospective students who identify as neurodivergent. Tailored to participants’ needs in a small group, including useful information about studying at the HCW as well as support services and contact details. No registration required.

• When:
  Fri 20 Nov 2026, 11.30 pm to 1.00 pm
• Where:
  Room A.-1.05 on the first lower level, Hochschule Campus Wien, Favoritenstraße 226, 1100 Vienna – The porters will be happy to show you the way to the lecture theatre!

More about the Open House

The group for students with a neurodivergence diagnosis is a protected space for mutual support, exchange and networking in everyday university life.

• Who is it for? All students who are neurodivergent (e.g. autism spectrum, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, etc.) are invited.
• When: Dates to be announced
• Where: Room H.1.13

Please note: It is not possible to join late. If you can not make it 5.30pm, please join from 6pm on.

What is it about?
The group offers the opportunity to

• to share experiences in everyday study life.
• to network with other neurodivergent students.
• to learn strategies for dealing with the demands of university.
• to feel understood - without the pressure to explain.

The focus is on exchange, relief and resources - it is not a therapy programme.

Framework & procedure

• Input and dialogue, moderated by Hannah Baier from the university social work team.
• Talking is voluntary - listening is just as welcome.
• Breaks, retreats, exercise, side activities (e.g. knitting) or stimming are fine at any time.
• Confidentiality within the group is a matter of course.
• For better planning, please book in advance.

Contact for questions and registrations:hochschulsozialarbeit@hcw.ac.at

The lunch meet-up takes place once a month and offers an opportunity to get to know one another, network and exchange ideas. It is organised by Christine Kritzl (herself a student at the HCW), who will be on hand as the contact person.

• When:
  Dates for the 2026/27 winter term:
  • Monday, 21 September 2026, 1.15–1.45 pm
  • Thursday, 29 October 2026, 1.15–1.45 pm
  • Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 1.15–1.45 pm
  • Monday, 21 December 2026, 1.15–1.45 pm
  • Tuesday, 26 January 2027, 1.15–1.45 pm
• Where:
  Meeting point: Favoritenstraße 232, Room I.E.07, a separate, quiet room near the canteen.
  Room I.E.07 can be accessed via two entrances:
  • To the left of the card top-up station near the canteen entrance (Building Section H) or
  • in the foyer by the canteen, next to the toilets.

No registration required.

• For prospective students and applicants, we offer the following in coordination with the teams of the study programs
  • Advice on studies, internships and careers (especially Health Sciences and Applied Nursing Science study programs: information on the legally required health suitability to fulfil professional obligations).
  • Information on the admission procedure: Clarification of accessibility according to individual needs
  • for accessible studying and teaching information
• For HCW students we offer
  • Counselling and support according to individual needs, e.g. for questions about accessibility, different examination methods, etc.
  • Professional advice from social work at HCW - when facing (mental) stress during college: Details and Contact Information
  • Networking with contact and advice centres
  • for accessible studying and teaching information
• Quiet Rooms:
  • C.E.07: Quiet Room for students - e.g. for retreat, break, meditation/prayer. The room is very small. There are washing facilities in the room.
  • F.E.16: Quiet Room for all members of the university (students, staff and lecturers) - e.g. for retreat, break, meditation/prayer. There are washing facilities in the room.
  • H.E.07: Quiet Room of silence for all members of the university (students, staff and lecturers) - e.g. for retreat, break, meditation/prayer. There are washing facilities in the room.
  • H.E.08: Quiet Room for all members of the university (students, staff and lecturers). The room offers two separate relaxation areas, which are shielded from each other by room dividers - each with its own seating or reclining facilities. The room has no windows.
• Study flexibly: Spread courses over a longer period of time with the Flex model.
• Office for Equal Treatment Issues
• Office for Equal Opportunities of the ÖH of Hochschule Campus Wien

WUK-CoachingPlus

for young adults on the autism spectrum or with a mental impairment, including services for parents
To the WUK-CoachingPlus website

Autism support

Competence centre for comprehensive counselling, diagnostics, therapy, personal specialist assistance, competence and communication groups as well as job coaching for people on the autism spectrum and their relatives
To the Autistenhilfe website

Neurodivergence - strategies, tips, helpful apps

published by the mdw/ Department of Music Physiology:
To the tips for neurodivergence

Studying with ADHD - Psychological student counselling

Information and tips from the counselling centre:
To the psychological student counselling service

8ung.net - Institute for Neurodivergences

Information and services for adults - ADHD, autism, Tourette syndrome
To the 8ung.net website

Team ADHS

ADHD student meetings online and relevant information
To the Team ADHS website

Adapt - Working group for the support of people with ADHD

Information and online offers
To the Adapt website