studentkår
A studentkår is a student-run organization at a university or higher education institution in Sweden and some Nordic contexts. Its main purpose is to represent students' interests, provide services, and organize social activities and advocacy.
Governance and activities: They are democratically governed, typically by an elected kårstyrelse (board) and a general
Services and membership: A typical studentkår offers services such as housing assistance, healthcare guidance, counselling, career
Funding and structure: They are funded through a combination of membership fees, subsidies from universities or
Context and scope: The concept corresponds to student unions or student government bodies found at many universities,