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Student elections
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- Senate elections
- Faculty and University School elections
- Faculty Board and University School Board elections
- Academic Board elections
- Current elections 2026
Faculty and University School elections
Faculty student members
The University of Sydney (Governance of Faculties and University Schools) Rule 2016 stipulates that for each faculty, there will be at least 10 elected student members. Elections to the Faculty are conducted in accordance with the Elections Policy 2022.
The allocation of each faculty is set out below:
| Faculty | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
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| University of Sydney Business School |
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| Faculty of Engineering |
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| Medicine and Health |
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| Faculty of Science |
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University school student members
The University of Sydney (Governance of Faculties and University Schools) Rule 2016 stipulates that for each University school, there will be at least four elected student members. Elections to the University School are conducted in accordance with the Elections Policy 2022.
The standard allocation of each University school is set out below:
| University school | Allocation |
|---|---|
| School of Architecture, Design and Planning |
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| Sydney Conservatorium of Music |
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| Sydney Law School |
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Election process
The University Governance Office conducts student elections for faculties and University schools annually. An election will take place in Semester 2, 2026 in accordance with the Elections Policy 2022. A notice of election is posted on the University Noticeboard to notify students.
If at the close of nominations there are an equal number or fewer nominees than positions available, the nominees will be declared elected unopposed. If more nominees are received than positions available in any election, that election will proceed to a ballot.