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!
The best student life in the world
Aalto University Student Union
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.
News
HSL, a big-ticket item?
This May, we have been celebrating the ‘Otaniemi on a sustainable road’ theme month. To achieve sustainable mobility, it needs to be affordable for students. AYY calls for cheaper student prices and improved funding models for public transport.
AYY has sold the property at Tuhkimontie 2 to HKA Kiinteistöt Oy
The Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has sold the property it owned at Tuhkimontie 2. The real estate transaction was completed on May 12, 2026, and the buyer is HKA Kiinteistöt Oy..
Acknowledgements were awarded at AYY’s 16th annual ball
Acknowledgements were awarded to outstanding community members and deeds at Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) 16th annual ball on 16 May 2026.
How can you receive student financial aid for the summer?
If you did not get a summer job, or if you are concerned about your financial situation for other reasons, don’t worry! You can receive financial aid and a housing supplement for the summer months if you are pursuing studies during the summer.
Results of the member vote have been confirmed
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) held the first member vote in its history at the end of April. A majority of those who voted wished to keep the internet connection included in the rent unchanged and considered Trinet, the internet service owned by AYY, to be important.
Winning artworks selected for the Otakaari 15 art competition
AYY organized an art competition for students, and the winning works will become permanent artworks in the common rooms of the new Otakaari 15 student housing building.
Facilities and services
AYY members can rent affordable saunas, meeting rooms, event venues, and a van.
Events
Get involved
Would you like to become part of a diverse community and create the best student life in the world? We have plenty of tasks for everyone, depending on your own interests and resources.