Student Involvement
Getting involved is worthwhile!
Students can participate and do something worthwhile on many levels at the university – in the StugA (student representatives) for their field of study, inuniversity political groups, in the Student Council (SR), or in the AStA Students’ Union. Many students participate in initiatives or task forces, and work together to create an environment that takes their needs into account, e.g. at Arbeiterkind.de or in the Working Group Family-Friendly University. On this page, we would like to show you opportunities to advocate for your needs and to become active in university politics during your degree.
Student Initiatives and Projects
Participate in Shaping the University
Students advocate for themselves, they set up associations, initiatives, and working groups and get involved. Such activities significantly contribute to improving conditions for students and are actively encouraged by the University of Bremen.
Student Representatives (StugA) and Student Representatives’ Conference
You are welcome to participate
One way for students to participate is to become a student representative (StugA) within their field of study. At other German universities, this group is known as a “Fachschaft.” In the StugA, which is open to all students, students meet to find solutions within their degree program and organize general assembly meetings. Among other things, they propose student representatives for the Faculty Council. The StugA also often takes care of introductory events for first-semester students. StugA meetings are usually posted on the internet. All University of Bremen student representatives meet for a collective student representatives’ conference (StugA Conference) to exchange information and ideas.
Student Council and AStA Students’ Union
... are the university’s student parliament and representation.
Every year, the University of Bremen’s student body elects a 25-member Student Council (SR). All students have an active and passive right to vote. The SR elects the board of the AStA Students’ Union. The SR sets the rate for student fees and decides on a budget. The AStA represents the interests of students and offers various services, e.g. BAf?G and social counselling, car rental, support for publications, and events. Within AStA’s organizational structure are units and working groupsthat are responsible for specific tasks. Examples of these units are higher education and social policy, first-semester integration, and the AStA newspaper. The AStA units are open for all students to participate and offer regular consultation hours.
University political lists
... are the students’ (political) parties.
So-called “lists” are associations of students who run for the student council. The term "list" refers to the electoral system where lists of candidates must be submitted to the electoral committee. Some lists are close to and partially supported by political parties. Others are non-partisan. Individual students can also set up lists. The AStA maintains an overview of all university-group lists that are currently active at the University of Bremen.