We influence matters and work for a better student life
Welcome, Fresher 2025!
One of the best things about the University of Helsinki is its diverse student community - and as a new student, you are a member of it. We at the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY) are the largest and oldest student union in Finland. We would like to welcome you as a member!
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HYY influences matters and works for a better student life
The Student Union of the University of Helsinki advocates students’ interests. We organise services, benefits and events so that you can focus on the most important part: studying and student life. You can take your own path, assured of the fact that we will be smoothing the road ahead and advising you when needed.
Our voice can be heard at the University, the city and in events. We believe that happy students build a fairer world. For this reason, it is especially important to look after students. That is our job. That is our responsibility.
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Current news
18.6.2025
Aku Houttu and Teemu Kovanen appointed to the Board of the University of Helsinki as student representatives
17.6.2025
Election Notice: HYY's Representative Council Elections 2025
17.6.2025
WSC: International students are starving – and responsibility for this cannot be avoided
Useful links
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Survival Guide
If academic freedom leaves you puzzled, you can find help from our survival guide for students.
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Our organisation
Our Student Union’s decisions are made by the Representative Council, which consists of 60 students and is elected every two years. The Council appoints HYY’s Board. The Board is supported in its daily activities by HYY’s personnel and several committees.
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Facilities and reservations
We provide the organisations operating under us with different facilities they can use. The New Student House and Domma both have facilities for organising meetings, parties, academic dinner parties and sauna evenings.
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Equipment and reservations
We rent various devices and equipment to the organisations operating under us.