AStA is the abbreviation for “Allgemeiner Studierendenauschuss” which can be translated to General Students’ Committee. It is made up of several departments, each with its own focus. The members of each department are elected individually by the student parliament (StuPa) for a one-year term, and they work closely with their respective StuPa committees.

The AStA's job is to stand up for the interests of UdK students, both inside and outside the university, and to handle the day-to-day business of the student body. It also supports the student councils at the individual institutes, coordinates student initiatives, carries out the decisions made by the student parliament, and is responsible for the interdisciplinary funding of student projects.

Below you can find all the currently active departments and how to reach them.

Represents student employees at the UdK, such as tutors and student assistants.

Works to remove barriers and represents all students affected by discrimination, including breaking down language and structural obstacles.

Encourages student participation, handles student representation and committee work, and leads the Fachschaftsrätekonferenz which is the body that brings together all of the individual student councils at the UdK Berlin.

Deals with higher education policy, the semester ticket, networking with other student bodies, representation of teaching degree students, and committee work.

Handles billing, contracts, and budget planning and monitoring.

Processes project applications and offers initial advice on topics like housing benefits, BAföG, and studying with children.

Last edited 28. May 2026

AStA der UdK Berlin Hardenbergstraße 33, Room 9d D-10623 Berlin

Phone: 030 3185-2464

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Universität der Künste Berlin
Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss (AStA)
Postfach 12 05 44
D-10595 Berlin