
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 
Åbo: Fastlaskiainen 2026
Shrove Tuesday 2026 organized 17 February at Vårdberget The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS)... Read moreÅAS 107th Annual Ball
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University is honoured to invite you all to its 107th Annual Ball on Saturday, 2... Read moreNews and blogs
News – 2.2.2026
Apply for Editor-in-Chief of Errores for 2026
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for the May Day journal Errores S:tae Valpurgis for 2026. The journa...
News – 26.1.2026
New Students’ Rights Expert at the Student Union
His duties include issues related to students' rights, and he is available to support students who experience uncertainties in everyday study....
Blog – 19.12.2025
ÅAS Board thank you for this year
ÅAS Executive Board would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Over the past year, we have had the opportunit...
Service Points' opening hours
Åbo:
Kåren: Monday and Thursday from noon to 3 p.m.
Astra: Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m.
Vasa:
Havtornen: Monday from noon to 3 p.m.
Academill: Thursday from noon to 3 p.m.






