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Student Union of the Academy of Fine Arts

It represents and represents the interests of students and participates in improving the quality of studying and student standards.

Members of the Student Union are elected by students in student elections, which means that the Student Union acts as a democratically elected voice of students towards the management of the Academy. Through the Student Union, students are involved as actors in the work of the Academy, and can propose initiatives and participate in issues important for student life.
 
The main tasks of the Student Union are:
  • Representation in governing bodies: Members of the Assembly participate in the work of the Faculty and University Councils, where they have the right to vote on issues such as the quality of teaching, tuition fees and student rights.
  • Financing of student projects: The choir distributes funds for various student activities, associations, sports competitions and cultural events.
  • Organization of activities: It initiates and supports humanitarian actions, freshman parties, educational workshops and entertainment content.
  • Protection of Students' Rights: Through the institution of the Student Ombudsman, he assists students in resolving problems with exams, professors, or administrative obstacles.

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According to the Statute of the Academy, the student representative has the right to attend the sessions of the Academy Council and participate in decision-making on issues of special interest to students.

According to the Statute of the Student Union of the University of Zagreb, 2008 (Art. 22); students may address the Student Ombudsman of the University with complaints related to their rights if they believe that their requests or complaints have not been resolved in a timely or appropriate manner through the work of the competent bodies of the home institution. The Student Union of the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Zagreb has elected the Student Ombudsman Nika Zdunić.