Declaration on accessibility

Declaration on accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) published at the URL .

As a public body within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/2102, we endeavour to make our websites and mobile applications accessible in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Disability Equality Act (BGG) and the Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) for the implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/2102 and the harmonised European standard EN 301 549.

 

Status of compatibility with requirements

The accessibility requirements are set out in Sections 3 (1) to (4) and 4 of BITV 2.0, which was issued on the basis of Section 12d BGG.

This website is currently being revised. A WCAG test is being carried out for the website and the test results will be published here.

 

Date of creation or last update of the declaration

This declaration was created on 12 September 2025 and last updated on 12 September 2025.

 

Report accessibility issues: Feedback contacts

Have you noticed any shortcomings in the accessibility to content on ? Then please use the ‘ function. You will also find this function in the footer navigation of each page.  Or do you have any questions about accessibility? You are welcome to contact us by e-mail, post or telephone:

German Academic Exchange Service e.V. (DAAD)
Department K23 (Information on Studying in Germany)
Kennedyallee 50
D-53175 Bonn
Phone: +49 228 882-0
E-mail:

 

Arbitration procedure

If no satisfactory solution has been found even after your feedback to the above-mentioned contact, you can contact the arbitration centre in accordance with Section 16 BGG. The BGG conciliation body has the task of supporting out-of-court dispute resolution in the event of conflicts between people with disabilities and federal public bodies on the subject of accessibility. The arbitration procedure is free of charge. No legal assistance is required.

Further information on the arbitration procedure can be found at: .             

You can contact the BGG arbitration centre directly by sending an e-mail to .