AFL Student Council – help shape the association

AFL-Studi-Rat – Studierende gestalten den Verein mit

Want to study at Leuphana and make a real impact at the same time? In the AFL Student Council you actively develop the Alumni and Friends Association – with your own monthly budget, professional support from the board and board assistants, and close proximity to the association’s decisions.

Your commitment matters: The AFL Student Council is a volunteer roleYou contribute time, ideas and responsibility – and help shape the association together with the board.

What to expect

The AFL Student Council is currently being formed and will start work in January 2027.
Your own monthly budget for your ideas.
Joint meetings with the AFL board (in part).
Organise events, help shape coachings and conferences, and expand benefits for members.
Support from the board and the board assistants.

Application

Application deadline: 30 November 2026.

We will select the Student Council members from the applications. Work starts in January 2027.

Application form

Who can become a member of the Alumni and Friends Association?

The AFL is aimed at students, alumni, staff and lecturers of the university and its predecessor institutions. Students and alumni from all disciplines of Leuphana University Lüneburg, the University of Lüneburg, FH Nordostniedersachsen and the University of Education can become members. Companies and organisations that wish to cooperate with the association can join as supporting members.
How can I become a member of the Alumni and Friends Association?

For membership in the Alumni and Friends Association, you simply need to complete the application form and send it to the board. Membership takes effect once the written declaration of admission has been submitted.
You can find the membership application, for example, via the “Become a member” button or via the menu item “About the association” → “Become a member”.
What does membership cost?

Membership costs €35 per year for graduates, lecturers and staff, and €7 per year for students. Membership fees are tax-deductible. Your bank statement is generally sufficient as a donation receipt. If you need any additional information, please contact afl@leuphana.de.
Are supporting memberships possible?

Companies and organizations can become supporting members of the AFL. Please contact the association's board for more information.
Are membership fees tax-deductible?

The AFL is a non-profit association. Membership fees are therefore tax-deductible. Your bank statement is generally sufficient as a donation receipt. If you need any additional information, please contact afl@leuphana.de.
What are membership fees used for?

Membership fees are used to achieve the AFL’s goals.
Our aims include organising events for knowledge transfer between theory and practice, supporting research and teaching, funding projects by alumni, students and student initiatives, and strengthening the network for exchange between graduates and students — and much more.