Given the current situation in Croatia and globally, where there is still insufficient emphasis on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in higher education systems, this paper provides an overview of the existing legal provisions that regulate the inclusion of people with disabilities in higher education. In addition, the paper highlights the challenges faced by students with disabilities during their studies and when seeking employment after completing higher education, with a particular focus on discrimination and biases from professionals and society towards individuals with disabilities. Also, the paper highlights the inadequacy of infrastructure and transportation for students with disabilities, as well as the presence of a lack of reasonable accommodations in both academic and employment settings. Additionally, the importance of the quality of both formal and informal support for students with disabilities is described. This paper provides an overview of previous research and projects aimed at increasing and improving the inclusion of young people with disabilities in higher education, and offers guidelines for enhancing the implementation of educational inclusion at the level of higher education.