Students' union
Università IULM formally recognizes an independent and democratically elected students’ union through the establishment of the Student Council (Consiglio degli Studenti), as defined in Article 25 of the University Statute and regulated by the Regolamento del Consiglio degli Studenti (Rectoral Decree no. 19883/2022).
The Student Council operates as an autonomous, consultative, and representative body, coordinating all student representatives across the University’s governing and advisory structures and promoting full student participation in institutional governance. It provides a formal platform through which students contribute to academic quality assurance, equal opportunities, and campus life.
Composition and independence
The Student Council is composed of elected representatives from all faculties and institutional bodies, including:
- 1 student elected to the Board of Directors (representing students’ rights to study at the regional level);
- 1 student elected to the Academic Senate;
- Student representatives elected in each Faculty Council, the Quality Assurance Board, and the Evaluation Unit.
The Council is empowered to nominate student members for university committees and to ensure continuity of representation in cases of resignation or mandate expiration. It convenes publicly and operates with full autonomy in setting its agenda and electing its officers, in line with Italian Law 240/2010 on university governance and student participation.
Activities and impact
The Student Council has actively promoted civic participation and democratic culture across the academic community through open assemblies and initiatives, below a few examples from 2024:
- Student participation in national and regional consultative bodies (e.g. elections for the Consiglio Nazionale degli Studenti Universitari, 2024).
- Collaboration in the annual Bando per Associazioni e Gruppi Studenteschi, supporting over 20 student-led initiatives on citizenship, culture, and inclusion.
- Student participation in international diplomacy and dialogue through the National Model United Nations program (ASTRA–IULM delegation, 2024).