Students need a hero - application period for student representatives of administration is open!

We have well over a hundred representatives making their impact on all levels of administration from the University Board all the way to degree programme committees. There are open positions in the top of the University decision-making or working with student wellbeing.

See the list of open positions at the homepage of the Student Union.

The Committees meet approx. 2-5 times per semester and the representatives are able to get ETCS from participation. Positions in the University Collegium, Education Management Group, Education Council, Board of Examiners and Faculty Board, Management Group, and Education Committees are also paid positions (41,20eur/meeting), if the member is not a part of University personnel.

The Board of the Student Union selects the representatives in December and the work begins on the 1st of January 2024. The Student Council selects representatives to University Collegium. Student Unions Specialists will hold a course for all representatives and support them during their whole term. Eligible applicants are those enrolled members of the Student Union that have left their applications before the 19th of November.

Elected representatives must be enrolled in the University of Oulu and a member of the Student Union while their term is going on. Representatives in Faculty- specific organs must also have their primary study rights in said faculty. Working does not require prior experience. You can apply whether you are a first or a fifth year student!

Tell us your major, your study situation and possible prior experience in your application. Also describe your own goals and motivations for the position you are applying to.

Apply before the 19th of October, 23:59 with this form.