Why get involved?
University is more than just classes and exams; it’s an opportunity to try new things and make your mark. By getting involved in university life, you can:
- Meet new people and build a network
- Make a difference in your community
- Support and collaborate with others
- Develop as a person and gain confidence
- Broaden your university experience
- Develop new skills
- Find your calling
- Stand out in the world of work
How to get involved
Join an association and volunteer
With over 200 student associations at the University of Strasbourg, there’s something for everyone. You can join an existing group or create your own, whether it focuses on your field of study, humanitarian work, culture, sports, civic action or social life. Work on projects, share your values and make new connections along the way.
Explore the list of student associations on the Campulse website
The Alsace Campus Student Association Charter (charte des associations étudiantes du site Alsace) allows your student association to become officially recognised by the university. It sets out your rights and responsibilities and gives you access to services such as administrative support, university spaces and financial help.
Learn more about the Alsace Campus Student Association Charter on the intranet (Ernest)
The Student Life Office (Service de la vie universitaire – SVU) manages the Student Project Support Committee (Commission d'aide aux projets étudiants – CAPE), in collaboration with the Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – Crous) in Strasbourg. This committee funds projects run by student groups as well as individual initiatives. It is supported by the Fund for the Development of Student Initiatives (Fonds de soutien au développement des initiatives étudiantes – FSDIE), the IdEx Creative Thinkers Fund and the Culture‑ActionS Fund. You can apply to the Student Project Support Committee for funding to support student welcome and mentoring activities, cultural projects in science, technology or the arts, sports events, and initiatives in citizenship, solidarity, environmental protection or health and disability awareness.
Learn more about the Student Project Support Committee (CAPE) on the intranet (Ernest)
The SVU also makes equipment (arbours, chairs, tables) available to student associations that have signed the Alsace site Charter.
Contact the Student Life Office by email
Take part in civic service
Civic service is a paid voluntary commitment (over €570 per month) dedicated to serving the public interest. It is open to all young people aged 16 to 25 and requires no formal qualifications – only motivation. Lasting from 6 to 12 months, civic service gives you the opportunity to volunteer with an association, local authority or public institution such as a university, in France or abroad.
Find civic service opportunities at the University of Strasbourg
Find more information on the Service Civique website
Become a student representative
Become a student representative to defend issues that matter to you, such as study conditions, research, student life, accommodation and university catering.
Student representatives serve on the university councils, where they contribute to important decision-making alongside faculty members, researchers and administrative staff. They contribute to the management of the institution and ensure that students’ voices are heard.
Members of the University of Strasbourg's Board of Trustees (conseil d'administration)
Members of the University of Strasbourg's Board of Research (Commission recherche)
Have your commitment to university life recognised and valued
Benefit from flexible study arrangements
You can benefit from flexible study arrangements to better balance your academic programme with your personal commitments.
Go to the "Benefit from a Flexible Study Scheme" web page
Obtain the University Diploma for Student Engagement (DUEE)
Awarded by the University of Strasbourg, the University Diploma for Student Engagement (Diplôme universitaire d'engagement étudiant – DUEE) recognises and highlights your commitment to the university community, making it more visible on your CV. This diploma is open to all students enrolled at the University of Strasbourg, with no additional registration fees.
Turn your commitment into a professional development opportunity
The Compte d’engagement citoyen (CEC) is part of a French system that recognises and values volunteer and civic activities. Through the CEC, certain volunteering or civic service activities can be recorded and converted into training credits. These credits are added to your Compte personnel de formation (CPF), a personal account that can be used to fund training courses and professional development. The CEC is open to students and university staff.
