Participation and representation
To guarantee the quality of the programme as best as possible, teachers, management and students work together closely on various boards and committees. Your constructive and critical feedback helps us improve our education and facilities. You can do this by participating in educational surveys or by becoming a student member of one of our boards and committees.
How can I voice my ideas and opinions?
| Teacher/fellow | Teachers and/or track fellows often organise feedback sessions around midterm. You can also approach them yourself, especially if matters cannot wait. Find fellows on each of the academic fields’ web pages. |
| Track representative | Would you rather talk to a student? Each track has a student representative appointed by the Student Council. Is the course not part of a track? Talk to one of the Academic Affairs Officers of the Student Council. Find the right names |
| Focus groups | Every academic discipline is evaluated by the Student Council in a three-year cycle. Together with the fellow, teachers, and track representatives, they invite you to participate. |
| Course evaluation | Each semester, several courses are selected by the Director of Education or by teachers themselves to be formally evaluated. You can give your feedback in the de Caracal course evaluation. Changed setup for course evaluations in Fall 2025. See FAQs page. |
| National Student Survey | Give your opinion on the general quality of education and facilities by completing the annual Nationale Studenten Enquete (NSE). |
| Exit survey | All graduating students are requested to evaluate the UCU degree programme in an exit survey. |
How students are represented
Members of the UCU Student Council (UCSC) represent student interests in various bodies. Want to become a member? You can run for one of six available seats during the annual Student Council elections in May.
Read more about all student organisations at UCU.
Focused Course Evaluations: Information for Students
Starting Fall 2025, UCU is taking a more focused approach to course evaluations. The aim of this change is to reduce evaluation fatigue while improving the quality and usefulness of your feedback. Your voice still matters – we're just being more strategic about when and how we ask for it.