Student governance
Student participation in decision-making
Students help shape how UNSW Bengaluru is run through representation on University committees and cells.
UNSW Bengaluru students can take part in decisions that affect their education in two ways: through student representation on UNSW Bengaluru committees and cells and through UNSW’s university-wide governance bodies, which includes elected student positions open to every UNSW student, including UNSW Bengaluru students.
Where academic decisions are made
The UNSW Bengaluru Academic Committee monitors the rigorous quality, integrity and performance of academic programs at UNSW Bengaluru. The Committee membership includes elected students, with student representatives contributing directly to discussions that shape programs, teaching and the wider student experience.
UNSW is responsible for the ongoing academic quality of all the programs it delivers. Programs are approved by the UNSW Academic Board, following endorsement by the Academic Board Programs Committee and Faculty Board. These are the bodies that make formal academic decisions about the courses and programs you enrol in.
Student representation at UNSW
UNSW-wide
Student representation
UNSW Bengaluru students can vote in, and stand for election to, student positions on:
- UNSW Council: see information on membership in Division 1 of the UNSW Act.
- UNSW Academic Board: see information on membership in section 2.4 of the UNSW Rules.
- UNSW Faculty Boards: see information on membership in Schedule 7 of the UNSW Rules.
Elections
Elections take place every two years for elected student positions on UNSW Council and yearly for elected student positions on Academic Board and Faculty Boards.
All enrolled students receive election notices and voting instructions at their UNSW email address.
These positions are elected from across the whole UNSW student body.
UNSW Bengaluru
Student representation
The UNSW Bengaluru student representative body will have elected roles covering academic matters, careers, and student activities and events.
Enrolled students will be notified via their UNSW email address when nominations open.
Academic committee
The UNSW Bengaluru Academic Committee will include student representatives and enrolled students will be notified via their UNSW email address when nominations open.
Student safety and inclusion
Students can also participate in committees and cells that uphold student safety, equity, inclusion and prevent discrimination, including:
- Anti-Ragging Committee
- Equal Opportunity Cell
- Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell
- Gender Sensitisation Cell
- Internal Committee that considers reports of gender-based discrimination and harassment
Future opportunities
Further opportunities to take part in academic governance at UNSW Bengaluru will be published as local arrangements are established.
Learn more about student governance
If you would like to find out more, please email Reema Chaudhury, Head of Academic Operations and Student Affairs.