Association of Norwegian Students Abroad - Headquarters and Governance Structures

Headquarters and Governance Structures

ANSA is manned by 12 full-time employees. The Secretary-General heads the office in Oslo.

The President of ANSA is elected at the annual general assembly. The President's main responsibility is lobbying for ANSA’s political priorities towards the Norwegian authorities. The President is also chair of ANSA’s Board and main spokesperson of ANSA.

The board of ANSA consists of six students abroad, two students who previously have studied abroad, ANSA’s president and a representative for the employees at ANSA. The Board is responsible for ANSA’s political priorities and the main goals of the organisation.

Among ANSA's members are over 500 volunteers who organise various social and cultural events and represent ANSA at their places of study.

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