
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.

Events 
ÅAS pop-up in ASA
Welcome to meet ÅAS Board members on campus! This year, the Student Union has aimed to be more present on... 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 moreThe Student Union Council Elections 2025
Vote in the Student Union Council Elections and choose who is in charge of ÅAS the next two years! Every ... Read moreÅAS 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 moreNews and blogs
News – 16.10.2025
Apply for project coordinator for Fastlaskianen 2026
The Student Union of ÅAU (ÅAS) is looking for a project coordinator to organise the Fastlaskiainen event in Åbo. Fastlaskiainen is a tradition...
News – 14.10.2025
Record number of candidates in ÅAS’ Student Union Council Elections 2025
Press release 14 October 2025The Student Union of Åbo Akademi UniversityFor immediate release A new Student Union Council, set to lead the Stu...
News – 10.10.2025
107 kandidater i Kårvalet 2025
Valnämnden har på sitt möte den 10 september konstaterat vilka kandidater som ställer upp i Kårvalet 2025 samt lottat ut kandidatnummer. Åtta ...

Service Points' opening hours

The Service Point in Vasa will open on 11 September
Åbo: Mon, Wed, Thurs from noon to 3 p.m.
Vasa: Mon, Thurs from noon to 3 p.m.
