Chances of Students with Disabilities to Get a University Degree at Charles University in Prague

The article aims to present the results of a quantitative research study carried out at the largest university in the Czech Republic – Charles University in Prague. Research data was obtained from questionnaires distributed to 127 disabled students. The results provide information on several crucial topics for students with disabilities: first, their motivation to enter higher education and choose a particular study programme; and second, barriers in the study process and mechanisms for compensating for these disadvantages.