University of Bamberg

The Senate of the University of Bamberg is an important body made up of members from various status groups. It has decision-making and advisory functions and makes important decisions, such as the establishment or discontinuation of degree programs and the definition of research priorities. The Senate is important for students as it represents their interests and influences campus life. The student representatives in the Senate consist of two members who are elected by the students in the annual university elections. The Senate is made up of a total of 11 members, including 6 professors, 1 academic staff member, 1 other staff member, 2 students and the representative for equal opportunities for women in science and the arts.

The faculty management of each faculty at the University of Bamberg is made up of the Dean, the Dean of Research, the Dean of Studies and the Dean of Transfer. The dean represents the faculty to other departments of the university and externally and is the contact person for the university management. He or she chairs the meetings of the Faculty Council and implements its resolutions. The Dean of Research is responsible for the promotion and coordination of research activities within the Faculty. The Dean of Studies is responsible for quality assurance and development in studies and teaching. The Dean of Transfer promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology between the university and society.

The faculty management is supported by the Dean's Office team, which includes the examination boards, the Dean of Studies and, in some faculties, the Career & International Center and Social Media Management.

The Faculty Council of each faculty at the University of Bamberg is a central body made up of university lecturers, academic staff, other employees and students. The students have an important voice here, as they represent the interests, concerns and perspectives of the student body. The two students with the most votes on the student council list in the university elections are members of the faculty council of their respective faculty.

The Faculty Council decides on key faculty matters, including changes to examination regulations, the inclusion of new courses in the module handbook and the appointment of new professors.

The student representation of the University of Bamberg consists of three main bodies: the student councils on faculty level, the political groups and the student senators. Each of the four faculties has a student council consisting of seven to nine elected members. The student councils are responsible for day-to-day student advising, organizing events and representing students on various committees.

The student council is important because it represents the interests of students and influences campus life. It works on a wide range of topics, from vegan options in the canteen to cultural events and examination regulations.

A total of 35 elected members belong to the student parliament. The exact number of students involved in the student parliament can vary, as non-elected people can also be directly involved.

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The student councils of the various faculties at the University of Bamberg represent the students of their respective departments. They consist of active members who are elected in the university elections and send delegates to committees and boards at various levels of the university to represent the interests, wishes and concerns of the students. They also support students in the event of problems with the university administration, teaching staff or other university employees.

The student councils organize a variety of events to make university life more varied. These include the cabaret evening “Kultursplitter”, tutorials, for example on LaTeX, as well as regular meetings and parties. During the first semester introductory days, the student councils also offer a range of events and activities to make it easier to start studying.

Through these activities, the student councils act as important representatives of the students, improve the study conditions and offer platforms for exchange and networking.