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!
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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
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.
Facilities and services
AYY members can rent affordable saunas, meeting rooms, event venues, and a van.
Events
Otatarha Grand Prix
Otatarha Grand Prix is back once again! In this traditional competition the teams race against each other with their self-made human powered vehicles in the shelter of the Alvari Square.
Lakinlaskijaiset
One of the most traditional teekkari parties, Lakinlaskijaiset, is coming again! We welcome everyone to come celebrate the ending of the teekkari cap season whether or not they have a cap of their own!
Dipolin Appro
This year, Wii Sports is taking over Dipolin Appro on 8.10.!🎾🏓⛳️
Polin Appro
Welcome to the biggest and liveliest appro of the autumn - Polin Appro 2026! 🕺🏼🌪️
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.