Student government and participation

New student site

Hi student! You are currently on the old version of the student site. This version will change soon. Find all your information about practical matters in the new version.

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Give your opinion

There are several ways in which you can voice your opinion and contribute ideas about your studies and UU:

  • Addressing a teacher about things that could possibly be done differently or better.
  • Through course evaluations.
  • In the National Student Survey (NSE), you can give your opinion on all aspects of education and facilities at Utrecht University.
  • Through the various participation bodies at your own study programme, faculty or university.
  • Do you have a personal complaint or objection? Then look under Complaints, objections and appeals.

Participation

Would you like to contribute to and have a say in matters concerning education? Then join one of our participation bodies:

  • University Council
  • Faculty Council
  • Degree programme advisory committee

You will gain a lot of experience and learn to think and decide constructively on changes and improvements in a large organisation. Are you interested? Then contact Anne-Marie Partridge, secretary of the University council or the contact person of your faculty.

Consultative bodies

More information on representation at Utrecht University.

Student organisations

  • Vidius – represents the interests of all students in Utrecht
  • LSVB – national union of students – federation of 23 student unions
  • ISO – inter-city students’ union – largest national students’ union in the Netherlands

COMPENSATION FOR BOARD ACTIVITIES

If you want to get involved in a governing or representative body at Utrecht University, you may qualify for financial support from the University in the form of a compensation for board activities.