Functional Diversity – PIUNE programme

The right to education and work for all people is recognised in current legislation. The 2030 Agenda, in its Goal 4, highlights the importance of promoting inclusive, equitable and quality education, ensuring access under equal conditions to all levels of education for people with functional diversity. The purpose of this education is for each person to learn for themselves and, with the right tools, to develop their abilities to the fullest. At the Universidade de Vigo, this commitment is manifest in policies and services that guarantee equal opportunities within the university education system.

UVigo has different programmes and tools to achieve the full integration of students with specific educational support needs into university life.

PIUNE Programme

One of the most important programmes is the Programme for the Integration of University Students with Specific Educational Support Needs (known as PIUNE). Its aim is to support students with specific educational needs or legally recognised learning disorders by implementing adaptations based on flexibility measures and alternative methodologies. These individuals may receive:

• Assistance, support, and advice from the Unit for Students with Specific Educational Needs (Unaten).
• Study support (technical support resources, etc.)
• Accompaniment in various activities by UVigo volunteers.

How to join the PIUNE programme

Students can apply through the Universidade de Vigo's online portal (sede electrónica), accessing the ‘SEXT-registration in Piune’ (SEXT-inscripción en Piune) procedure and attaching the Anexo I

Those with special circumstances that require more specific attention may also be eligible for the PIUNE programme. In these cases, a preliminary assessment will be carried out by specialised technical staff who will determine their inclusion. They may also use other UVigo tools, such as the Tutorial Action Plans (known as PAT) at each centre.

Students who need psycho-pedagogical support should contact the Universidade de Vigo by email at diversidade@uvigo.gal.

More information

Documentation

• Application form to withdraw from the PIUNE programme
• Regulations for attending to students with specific educational support needs
  • Note: in accordance with current legislation, the need to implement curricular adaptations for students with specific support needs will be based on flexibility measures and methodological alternatives..

Resources

Special Educational Need (SEN)

• Guide to adaptations in the university

Specific educational support needs (known as NEAE)

• Good practice guide for the transition, access, and support for students with specific educational support needs in university studies.

Additional resources

• PractiDUA. Practical guide for addressing universal design for learning through corners
• SAPDU. Network of support services for people with disability at university 
• Universia Foundation
• ONCE Foundation, University Guide