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Play an active role in co-participation

Do you want to get involved in the university community whilst working on your personal development? Co-participation is the perfect way to do it.

What are the benefits for you?

  • You get to play a role in decisions that affect you as a student
  •  It’s good for your personal development
  •  In many cases, you will be eligible for financial compensation
  •  You can do your bit for the university community

These are the options available

As a student, you can take part in the following university co-participation bodies:

Stand as a candidate

Members of the University Council and faculty councils are chosen every year by way of university elections.

How to stand as a candidate

Want to play a role in decisions concerning your study programme? Why not join your programme committee? In general, new members join at the beginning of each academic year. Contact your programme committee for further information.

National student organisations

You could also join one of the national organisations that represent the interests of students, for example the Dutch Student Union (LSVb) or the Dutch National Student Association (ISO).

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