Student Council Elections 2026
This is the moment for you to decide who will represent you in the University of Amsterdam’s Executive Board.
The party you vote for will help make decisions on issues that directly affect you – from the quality of education to sustainability to campus facilities.
For every vote cast, the UvA will donate €1 to Doctors Without Borders, so your vote will have a double impact!
Your vote makes a difference
The student councils really do have influence. They hold rights of consent and advice, meaning the UvA’s Executive Board must consult them – and sometimes even needs their approval – for important decisions.
The councils also launch their own initiatives. Think of the launch of the Nieuwe Mensa, where you can get a healthy and affordable lunch, or the free menstrual products in the toilets – made possible thanks to the councils’ efforts.
How to vote
You can cast your vote at stem.uva.nl. On the first day of the election you'll receive an e-mail with a voting link. Cast your from Monday, 11 May 9.00 a.m. through Tuesday 19 May 23.59 p.m.
Who can you vote for?
There is the Central Student Council (CSR) for the entire UvA. In addition, each faculty has its own Faculty Student Council (FSR). You are entitled to vote for the CSR and the FSR of the faculty or faculties where you study. This year, 11 parties are running in total, 6 of which for the CSR.
Not sure who to vote for? Visit uvakieswijzer.nl and find out which party best matches your views by answering a few short questions.