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
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 17,000 Aalto University students of arts, design, business and technology.
News
The cornerstone of the Otakaari 15 student housing project will be laid on Wednesday 16.4 at 13-14. Come join us!
The cornerstone of the Otakaari 15 student housing project will be laid on Wednesday 16.4 at 13-14. Come join us and soak in the atmosphere with music by Retuperän WBK. Mead and doughnuts for the quickest ones! 😋
Vote in municipal and county elections 2025
In the 2021 municipal elections, only 35.4 per cent of people aged 18–24 exercised their right to vote, while up to 57.8 per cent of those aged 75 and over went to the polls. Don’t let others decide for you – use your vote in the municipal and county elections.
Students to transfer from general housing allowance to student housing supplement on 1 Aug 2025
Parliament has decided that students will transfer from the general housing allowance scheme to the student housing supplement scheme starting from August. Please follow Kela’s website for up-to-date instructions on how to apply for the housing supplement.
The application for summer housing is now open - Apply now!🏡☀️
Summer housing agreements are made starting from the beginning of May or June. Anyone who needs short-term housing can apply for summer housing. Summer apartments are well suited for those working or studying in the metropolitan area for the summer.
Hey student, how are you?
Mental health struggles cast a shadow over the student years for many. As part of Students’ Mental Health Week, AYY Board Member Katariina Kokkonen wrote a blog post about mental health services and her own individual experiences.
Wapun tapahtumat
Wappu on juhlaa, kohtaamisia, iloa, perinteitä ja hauskanpitoa, mutta ennen kaikkea Wappu on mielentila! Wapunajan tapahtumakirjo Aalto-yhteisössä on vailla vertaa. Tutustu otantaan tapahtumista ja suuntaa minne mielesi halajaa.
Facilities and services
AYY members can rent affordable saunas, meeting rooms, event venues, and a van.
Events
Aava's AYY15 community excursion
Here comes a never-before-seen journey across Finland! Join the AYY15 Community Excursion organized by Community Section Aava on April 21-23!
AYY15 annual ball
It's time once again to celebrate the anniversary of our beloved student union as Aalto University Student Union turns a semi-round 15 years! The annual ball will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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.
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The cornerstone of the Otakaari 15 student housing project will be laid on Wednesday 16.4 at 13-14. Come join us!
The cornerstone of the Otakaari 15 student housing project will be laid on Wednesday 16.4 at 13-14. Come join us and soak in the atmosphere with music by Retuperän WBK. Mead and doughnuts for the quickest ones! 😋
Municipal and county election results confirmed – Otaniemi turnout 45.7 per cent
Voter turnout in Otaniemi decreased from 55.2 per cent compared to the previous election. However, the average age of the councillors decreased, and candidates with AYY background were successful.
Students to transfer from general housing allowance to student housing supplement on 1 Aug 2025
Parliament has decided that students will transfer from the general housing allowance scheme to the student housing supplement scheme starting from August. Please follow Kela’s website for up-to-date instructions on how to apply for the housing supplement.