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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 | 2025 elected students |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
| University of Sydney Business School |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
| Faculty of Engineering |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
| Medicine and Health |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
| Faculty of Science |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
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 | 2025 elected students |
|---|---|---|
| School of Architecture, Design and Planning |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
| Sydney Conservatorium of Music |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
| Sydney Law School |
|
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Higher Degree by Research
|
Election process
The University Governance Office conducts student elections for faculties and University schools annually. An election will take place in Semester 2, 2025 in accordance with the Elections Policy 2022. A notice of election will be posted on the University Noticeboard to notify students of the election.
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.
Last updated: 24 April 2025
