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Annual enrolment ends on 1st September - remember the health care fee

You can enrol for the academic year 2023–2024 and pay the membership fee of the Student Union until 1st September. A healthcare fee is paid separately to Kela, which entitles you to the FSHS services.
Ajankohtaista
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Kuva, jossa ihmiset kävelee poispäin

Resident survey of the spring – location and friendly staff received praise, room for improvement in cleanliness

In the spring of 2023, we carried out a resident survey to find out how well we have managed to serve our members as a renter.
Ajankohtaista, Press release
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A student home with a table, bed and a couch.

Aalto University Student Union (AYY) is looking for communications specialist!

Come and create meaningful and effective communications for AYY!
Recruitment
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picture of a unicorn with a megofone shouting that AYY is hiring

Stop the insidious expansion of fee-paying education

The pathway studies started last year by Aalto University and Tampere University are being expanded to the University of Oulu.
Kannanotot ja lausunnot
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AYY, TREY & OYY: "Lopettakaa maksullisen koulutuksen salakavala laajentaminen!"

Frequently asked questions about housing and member services

Here you will find answers to most of the questions students have about housing applications, student cards and membership fees.


Ajankohtaista
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A big tree in front of metro station in the summer. A student walking by.

Developments in housing activities in 2023

AYY continuously develops its housing activities in order to respond to the needs of students as well as possible. At present, AYY’s targets for development include real estate services, consistency of reservations for common facilities and services, the selling of low demand housing, energy saving and making it easier to contact AYY.
Blog
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A road sign to AYY office.

Student housing must not be excluded from investment grants for special groups

Student housing construction and renovation are supported with investment grants for special groups provided by the Housing Fund of Finland. The proposal of the Ministry of Finance to exclude students from investment grants for special groups has been made on false grounds.
Kannanotot ja lausunnot
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Kuva asunnosta

Tiina Pajukari and Ronja Mäkinen started as the new policy specialists

AYY has recruited two new policy specialists for the advocacy team: Tiina Pajukari and Ronja Mäkinen. Tiina Pajukari works as social policy and sustainable development specialist and Ronja Mäkinen as international affairs and equality specialist. Both policy specialists have a long history in the student movement.
Press release
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Two people looking at the camera

Parliamentary Elections 2023

Parliamentary elections will be held again this spring. Check the important events and dates of the elections below.
Ajankohtaista
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Parliamentary Elections 2023

Additions to AYY’s art collection - works on display at the Museum of Student Life

Seven works of art have been added to the art collection of Aalto University Student Union. The works of art are on display at AYY’s Museum of Student Life. The museum is open on Sundays from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Ajankohtaista, Press release
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kuvassa kaksi taulua museon seinällä

Can I get more housing allowance if my rent is increased?

Due to increased costs, Aalto University Student Union has had to increase the rents. You can apply for more housing allowance from Kela if your housing costs increase.
Ajankohtaista
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An open laptop on the table next to a coffee cup.

Maintenance Officer Janne Kankaisto visits buildings with laptop under his arm

Aalto University Student Union properties are managed by AYY’s real estate team where Janne Kankaisto works as Maintenance Officer.
Blog
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Maintenance Officer Janne Kankaisto looking at the camera with a laptop in his hand.
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