Accessibility Declaration
Accessibility Statement
Nicolaus Copernicus University is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Act of 4 April 2019 on Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies.
This accessibility statement applies to this website.
Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with the requirements of the Act on Digital Accessibility due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible Content
The following issues may occur on selected pages:
- some images may not have appropriate alternative text;
- some multimedia materials may not include captions or audio description;
- some form elements may not be fully accessible;
- Some interactive elements may not display a visible keyboard focus indicator;
- On some pages, the keyboard focus order may not always follow the optimal sequence.
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of the website and eliminate identified barriers.
Preparation of this Statement
This statement was prepared on: 29.06.2026.
The declaration was prepared on the basis of a self-assessment carried out by Nicolaus Copernicus University.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you experience any accessibility issues while using this website, please contact us:
Accessibility Coordinator
Email: dostepnosc@umk.pl
When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:
- the address (URL) of the page concerned;
- a description of the problem;
- your preferred method of contact;
- if applicable, the preferred alternative format in which you would like to receive the information.
We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than 7 days from the date of submission.
If meeting this deadline is not possible, we will inform you of the reason for the delay and indicate a new deadline, which will not exceed 2 months from the date of your request.
If we are unable to provide the requested content in an accessible format, we will offer an alternative method of access.
Complaints Procedure
If your request for digital accessibility is refused and you disagree with our decision, you have the right to submit a complaint.
Complaints may be submitted to:
Accessibility Coordinator
Nicolaus Copernicus University
ul. Reja 25
87-100 Toruń
Poland
Email: dostepnosc@umk.pl
You may also seek assistance from the Polish Ombudsman (Commissioner for Human Rights).
Architectural Accessibility
Information on the architectural accessibility of university buildings is available here.
Communication and Information Accessibility
The University provides the following accessibility services:
- online Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter service;
- assistance from staff members with basic knowledge of Polish Sign Language;
- induction loop systems;
- FM assistive listening systems;
- information about the University’s activities in Easy-to-Read (ETR) format;
- information in Polish Sign Language (PJM).