We are your university friends!
With over 120 members, we represent the interests of the student body at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences on a voluntary basis! We are divided into various committees to represent your opinion in the best possible way and to make your studies easier and sweeten them with affordable leisure activities!
YOUR REPRESENTATION IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
What is university politics?
Democracy is also important at your university. During your studies at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, you will certainly come into contact with one or two committees. You may not be directly aware of others, but in the background your fellow students on the committees are doing everything they can to shape your studies and represent you. The committees at the university are divided into the following two groups:
Student self-administration:
Student parliament, general student committee, student councils, general assembly
Academic self-administration:
Senate, Faculty/Institute Council, Commissions
Why so many and why at all?
So that nothing is decided over our heads (the students of the HS OS), after all, the students form the largest group of all university members. The individual committees are dedicated to different topics and areas and act either at university or faculty level.
All committees at a glance
General Student Committee (AStA)
The General Students’ Committee (AStA) is the executive body and representative of the student body at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. The members of the AStA are elected by the student parliament (StuPa) and are divided into 10 departments.
Student Parliament
The Student Parliament (StuPa) is the highest elected body of the student body and represents the entire student body. The StuPa is made up of 25 students.
Student Council of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
The WiSo student council is your first point of contact on the Caprivi campus. Among other things, they organize events and shape campus life. You can find them in the CF building. They are there to help and advise you and answer your questions!
Student Council of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
The II student council is your first point of contact on the Westerberg campus. Among other things, they organize events and shape campus life. You can find them in the AE building – right next to the AStA. They are there to help and advise you and answer your questions!
Student Council of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture
The AL student council is your first point of contact on the Haste campus. Among other things, they organize events and shape campus life. You can find them in the HE building – right next to the AStA. They are there to help and advise you and answer your questions!
Student Council of the Faculty of Management, Culture and Technology
The MKT student council is your first point of contact on the Lingen campus. Among other things, they organize events and shape campus life. You can find them in the KH building – right next to the AStA. They are there to help and advise you and answer your questions!
Student Council of the Institute of Music
The IfM student council is your first point of contact at the Institute of Music. Among other things, they organize events and shape campus life. You can find them in the FA building. They are there to help and advise you and answer your questions!
Faculty Council / Institute Council
Each faculty has a Faculty Council and the Institute of Music has an Institute Council. Within a faculty, the Faculty Council is the central body and is chaired by the Dean. The student body is represented by two students.
Senate
Alongside the Presidential Board and the Board of Trustees, the Senate is a central self-governing body of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. The student body is represented by two students in the Senate.
Initiatives and university projects
Numerous student initiatives offer a wide range of opportunities to get involved and gain experience alongside your studies. The initiatives are dedicated to a wide variety of topics and tasks.
Commissions
There are various commissions at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences that make decisions in the interests of the student body and strive for improvements on the respective topics. Students have a say in all committees.
General Assembly
The General Assembly (VV) of the constituted student body is the highest authority of the student body at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and serves to discuss topics of public interest to the university. The VV can make suggestions to the StuPa and the AStA. An AGM can be requested by the AStA, the StuPa, a student council or a group of at least 3% of the enrolled students and is convened by the StuPa chair.
Our principles
In the interests of the student body
Our actions are determined by the interests of the student body of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, because we are your elected representatives in the committees of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
Active participation shaping
We actively participate in university politics! We seek discussions with other committees and stakeholders at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, mediate and actively shape student life.
Voluntary honorary
We carry out our work on a voluntary and honorary basis. We work for the interests of the student body alongside our studies, work and free time. Without the voluntary commitment of every single person, committee work would not be possible.
Teamwork
We work on joint projects in an appreciative, trusting and open manner within transparent structures. We respect and support each other and treat each other with understanding and appreciation. Our cooperation is characterized by praise, recognition and the ability to take criticism.
Respect tolerance
Regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion, physical disability, age or sexual orientation, we treat each other with respect and tolerance.
Interdisciplinary open to new ideas
We deal with new ideas openly and constructively. We learn from and with each other and share our knowledge and strengths. This results in new ideas and projects.
Fun
In our work, we don’t want to lose the fun of volunteering, which is why we always focus on the joy of our work.
Sustainable
We assume economic, social and ecological responsibility in our daily actions. We always try to make our decisions and actions with sustainability in mind.
Promoting volunteering
We see commitment as the foundation of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and want to value and strengthen it. We promote voluntary commitment through qualification. Transfer of responsibility and recognition.
Transparency communication
We strive for open and respectful communication with each other. Our actions should be transparent and comprehensible to outsiders.