What is a student union?
There is a student union at every university in Finland. The main purpose of a student union is to advocate students’ interests. At Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU), this task belongs to the Student Union of ÅAU (in short ÅAS). The student unions’ position is stipulated in the Universities Act, and in order to be a powerful organisation that the university listens to, the law also states that all students are automatically members of their student union.
Results for the 2025 Student Union Council Election – the person to get most personal votes was Emilia Melén (DRV)
The Election Committee has confirmed the results of the 2025 Student Union Council Elections, which took place on 3–6 November.
Events
ÅAS pop-up in Aurum
Welcome to meet the ÅAS Board members on campus! This year, the Student Union has aimed to be more presen... Read moreÅAS pop-up in Academill
Welcome to meet the ÅAS Board members on campus! This year, the Student Union has aimed to be more presen... Read moreÅAS International Students’ Survey
It’s time for the International Students’ Survey! Your answers provide valuable information as to how ÅAS... Read moreÅAS pop-up in Arken
Welcome to meet the ÅAS Board members on campus! This year, the Student Union has aimed to be more presen... Read moreNews and blogs
News – 7.11.2025
Results for the 2025 Student Union Council Election – the person to get most personal votes was Emilia Melén (DRV)
The Election Committee has confirmed the results of the 2025 Student Union Council Elections, which took place on 3–6 November.
Blog – 7.11.2025
The Secretary General
My name is Veera, and I work as the Secretary General of the Student Union of ÅAU (ÅAS). The Secretary General’s tasks include leading the Stu...
Blog – 6.11.2025
Service Expert in Vasa
My name is Amanda, and welcome to a look into my everyday life as a Service Expert here in beautiful Vaasa. ÅAS operates in two cities –...
Service Points' opening hours
The Service Point in Åbo will close at 1.30 p.m. on Monday 10 November.
Åbo: Mon, Wed, Thurs from noon to 3 p.m.
Vasa: Mon, Thurs from noon to 3 p.m.
Partners
