Services for Members
AYY offers its members several services, such as affordable student housing, rental facilities, advocacy, and a range of different benefits. Read more about the student union services!
News
Pathway studies with tuition fees not used as an admission pathway to Aalto University
At its extraordinary meeting on 20 June, the Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee rejected the proposal to use pathway studies with tuition fees as an admission pathway to Aalto.
Frequently asked questions about housing and member services during summer 2022
Here you will find the answer to most of the questions the students have in the spring and the summer regarding housing applications, student cards and membership fees.Students continuing their studies, in particular, should note that it is not possible to enrol for the academic year during the service break of study information systems between 31 July–8 Aug 2021. If you want your student status to be valid in the beginning of August, please enrol no later than 30 July.
Soon available apartments for AYY members
There is no queue at all, or little queue for the apartments listed on this page. Thus, it is possible get an apartment on a very fast schedule. The apartments are primarily offered to AYY's right-of-residence members. You can however apply for some of the apartments listed on this page, even if you do not have a valid right of residence. The start date of the lease cannot be postponed.
The most sustainable student life in the world?
According to AYY’s strategy, the Student Union will strive for carbon neutrality by 2030, but is the pursuit of carbon neutrality enough? We cannot measure the sustainability of our activities with just one metric.
Why do we still celebrate Pride?
In honour of Pride Month, the rainbow student association GAYY's Board opens up the history of the Pride movement in this blog. The promotion of the rights and equality of gender and sexual minorities has been a long and rocky journey so far. By understanding history, we get a better picture of the current situation and which issues have changed and what still needs to change. Fortunately, society is becoming a better place, but change does not happen on its own.Events
Polijazz dance courses start 14.2. in Otaniemi
Are you tired of sitting home and not having enough space to dance? We got you, come to dance with us to the dance courses starting in February!The sign up opens 24.1. onwards. We offer 1st time for free and a discount when you bring a friend with you!
Read more from our websites: https://polijazz.fi/en/courses/
ITF Taekwon-Do Autumn 2021 beginner course starts on September 19
University of Helsinki Taekwon-Do Club opens the registration for the Autumn 2021 beginner course
Polijazz dance courses start 14.2. in Otaniemi
Are you tired of sitting home and not having enough space to dance? We got you, come to dance with us to the dance courses starting in February!The sign up opens 24.1. onwards. We offer 1st time for free and a discount when you bring a friend with you!
Read more from our websites: https://polijazz.fi/en/courses/
ITF Taekwon-Do Autumn 2021 beginner course starts on September 19
University of Helsinki Taekwon-Do Club opens the registration for the Autumn 2021 beginner course
Housing
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 approximately 14,000 Aalto University students of arts, design, business and technology.
Blog
Pathway studies with tuition fees not used as an admission pathway to Aalto University
At its extraordinary meeting on 20 June, the Aalto University Academic Affairs Committee rejected the proposal to use pathway studies with tuition fees as an admission pathway to Aalto.
Why do we still celebrate Pride?
In honour of Pride Month, the rainbow student association GAYY's Board opens up the history of the Pride movement in this blog. The promotion of the rights and equality of gender and sexual minorities has been a long and rocky journey so far. By understanding history, we get a better picture of the current situation and which issues have changed and what still needs to change. Fortunately, society is becoming a better place, but change does not happen on its own.
TodAYY’s Housing Mail – brand-new newsletter for AYY’s residents
The newsletter for residents TodAYY’s Housing Mail responds to a need to inform the residents about current housing issues by email, which was brought up in the resident survey. The newsletter is published about five times a year.
The most sustainable student life in the world?
According to AYY’s strategy, the Student Union will strive for carbon neutrality by 2030, but is the pursuit of carbon neutrality enough? We cannot measure the sustainability of our activities with just one metric.Student activities
All student union members can participate in activities organised by AYY and its associations. Student union members can easily participate in events, hobbies, volunteer work or represent students in the university’s administration.
Student Activities
All student union members can participate in activities organised by AYY and its associations. Student union members can participate in events, hobbies and volunteer work, and represent students in the university administration.
Association Guide (external link)
On this guide, you can find nearly everything that associations operating within AYY need for their operations’ support and safeguard.
Volunteers
There are volunteer positions available from event organising to campus development and student advocacy, not forgetting positions in the Board and the Representative Council.
Apply for Financial Support
AYY offers financial support both to its members and associations in the form of scholarships and operating grants aimed at associations.
