University elections results 2025

The votes have been counted and the results of the University elections are in!

Elections were held for the UG University Council, Faculty Councils and Employee Councils. More than 500 candidates stood for election and again campaigned vigorously. This shows that many students and staff are once again ready to shape the participation next year.

Turnout

For almost all councils, the turnout rate was higher than in 2024 (students) and 2023 (employees). Among students, 8379 out of 31.745 students cast a vote for the University Council. A turnout of 26,4% (24,1% in 2024). Among employees, 3707 out of 8812 employees cast a vote for the University Council. A turnout of 42,1% (38,3% in 2023).

The University Council

The University Council is the central consultative participation body of the UG, consisting of 24 seats. One half of the Council comprises UG staff members and the other half are student members. For the student section, 5 parties participated in the elections. For staff, there were 2 parties that could be voted for.

The two new student parties, De Vrijmoedige StudentenPartij (VSP) and Stronger Voice for Students (SVS), did not manage to win any seats.

As from 1 September 2025, the distribution of seats will be as follows:

Student faction:

• SOG: 5 seats (1 more than 2024)

• List Calimero: 5 seats (1 less than 2024)

• De Vrije Student: 2 seats (equal to 2024)

Personnel Faction:

• Personnel Faction: 9 seats (equal to 2023)

• Science Faction: 3 seats (equal to 2023)
  

Full results

If you want to know which candidates were elected and will represent you in the University Council, Faculty Council or Employee Council, see the full results of the University Elections 2025 in the report .

More information

For more information about the elections, visit www.rug.nl/vote.