What is the student council?

The student council (shortened to ‘StuRa’ in German) is a committee at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt that consists of a maximum of 17 elected students and represents the interests of the FHE student community both within and outside the university.

The work of the StuRa is wide-ranging, which is why the responsibilities are shared across various departments, each of which is headed by at least one person. In addition to representing students in dealings with teaching staff, the university executive board, the city and various external and internal parties, the StuRa also stages events such as the FHE summer party and seeks to develop and improve student life in every way possible.

With this in mind, the StuRa is always on the lookout for new ideas and exciting projects. The summer party, the winter market and other student projects are all run by the StuRa.

If you feel like helping us out, just come along and join in! You can assist the student council as it suits you. Even as a non-voting member, you will receive credit points for your involvement. 

• Responsibilities

  Our reponsibilities include

  • liaising with the university executive board and representing and enforcing student interests in that capacity
  • making decisions on fundamental matters concerning the student community
  • managing the finances of the student body
  • organizing events to promote student interests (parties, university politics)
  • fostering student initiatives (university groups, etc.)
  • holding elections for the student council, student representatives in the faculties and university committees
  • point of contact for problems related to studying or the general learning environment

• Other tasks

  • regular meetings including taking minutes
  • updating the website and notice boards
  • organizing the summer party and winter market
  • liaising with/taking care of international students
  • liaising with student representatives in the faculties
  • liaising with university groups
  • self-administration of building 11 (ground floor)
  • liaison with the other student councils in Thuringia (Conference of Thuringian Student Councils - KTS)

• This is the right place for you if...

  • you are actively interested in helping to shape life at FH Erfurt (even when it gets tough)
  • you want to have a look behind the scenes
  • you're looking to expand your horizons beyond your own degree program
  • you would like to meet students from other degree programs or other universities