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.
Do you want to make sure students’ voices are heard? Apply for the ÅAS Board 2026!
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS) is now looking for its Board for 2026. The Board is the Student Union’s executive body and works daily to advocate for students’ interests. The new Board will be elected by the Student U...
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News – 17.12.2025
ÅAS service point is soon also in Astra
From January ÅAS service point will be in Astra on Wednesdays.
News – 15.12.2025
Student representatives to the equality committee of ÅAU
The Student Union has opened a call for a new student representative to the equality committee of ÅAU
News – 27.11.2025
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University Elects Board for 2026 – Svea Välimäki chosen as Chair of the Board
From left to right: Emilie Jäntti, Anton Gröning, Svea Välimäki, René Närhi, Lina Kronström, Emilia Melén, Karin Holmberg och Santeri Kylämäki...
Service Points' opening hours
The service points in Åbo and Vasa are closed for Christmas. In Åbo, it will reopen on January 8, and in Vasa on January 12.
Åbo: Mon, Wed, Thurs from noon to 3 p.m.
Vasa: Mon, Thurs from noon to 3 p.m.
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