Services for members

AYY offers its members several services, such as affordable student housing, rental facilities, advocacy, and various benefits. Read more about the student union services!

AYY Housing (external link)

AYY owns 2,600 apartments in the metropolitan area, providing homes for 3,200 student union members.

Your student union

Aalto University Student Union AYY represents over 18,000 Aalto University students of arts, design, business and technology.

For new students

On this page, you'll find important information for new students and tips to help you get started with your studies.

AYY proposes Joona Lipponen as Chair of the SYL Board

Aalto University Student Union (AYY) proposes Joona Lipponen as Chair of the 2027 Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The Board will be elected at the general assembly in Espoo on 13–14 Nov 2026.

Pop-up year tag distribution

You can pick up a year tag for your student card at the pop-up desk at AYY’s service office.

AYY’s parliamentary election programme emphasises action to strengthen faith in the future

AYY’s parliamentary election programme emphasises action to strengthen faith in the future

Apply as AYY’s representative for the General Assembly of the Finnish Student Sports Federation 2026

Would you like to influence student sports and sports policy at the national level? Apply as AYY’s representative for the General Assembly of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) in Pajulahti sport campus 4.–5.11.2026 or apply for the OLL Board as AYY’s candidate.

AYY’s new student housing building completed in Otaniemi – 153 new student apartments

Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) new student building in Otaniemi was completed on 31 July 2026. Otakaari 15 brings 153 new student apartments to the metropolitan area, providing homes for approximately 200 Aalto University students. All apartments have been rented.