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Will you join the Student Council?

Student Council members play an important role at VUB. They join the most important meetings, such as the academic council and the university council, and weigh in on decisions made by the rector, deans and VUB staff.

Want to join the Student Council? Great idea!  Not only will it benefit your university, but also yourself!. You are certain to learn things like meeting skills, time management, networking, making statements and defending viewpoints. All useful experiences for your future career and life.

Deadline

You can apply as a candidate for the student council for academic year 2025-2026 from 24 February 2025  until 7 March 2025, 12 PM. 

Want to collect autographs on paper? Have people sign this template and add a pdf-copy of the template to your application form. Template autographs on paper 

What's in it for you?
  • A unique learning process in terms of meeting skills, time management, teamwork...
  • The opportunity to develop a network within the university.
  • The chance to build friendships for life.
  • An official certificate of student governor signed by the Vice Rector of Education & Student Affairs, which looks very nice on your resume.
     
Support for student representatives

As a student representative you're not on your own. We support you on different levels:

  • Job students are available to arrange practical work and prepare files with research for example.
  • Coaching and support from the vice rectorate.
  • Opportunity to receive a scholarship for student representatives, which is € 500 per year. More info about this external scholarship.

Election results

Who was elected by you as a member of the student council? 

Elected members 2024-2025

Questions or concerns?

Any questions about the procedure? Or do you have some doubts about applying as a candidate? Not sure if you can vote? The Council secretariat is here to help!

General questions 

Student Information 

 
Council Secretariat 

studentenverkiezingen@vub.be