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.
Get free access to ÅU Digi for a full year as a student
As a student at ÅAU, you get free access to ÅU’s news site at åu.fi for a full year.
Events
RÅA Live 2026
💜🐙🧡RÅA LIVE 2026🧡🐙💜 Now it’s finally time for the long-awaited RÅA Live 2026! On 22–23 October, ni... Read moreÅAS: FEST at Kåren
Do you want to meet new people, win some prizes, listen to music and have a good time? …Well look ... Read moreÅAS Pop-up in Astra
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 – 20.10.2026
ÅAS is giving away stand-up tickets for Pampas mot resten (Ritz, Vasa)
ÅAS gives away 10 tickets to stand-up show Pampas mot resten at Ritz in Vasa Fri 23 Oct.
News – 16.10.2026
Do you want to make students’ voices heard? Apply for ÅAS Board 2027
Apply for ÅAS Board 2027! The most important thing is that you want to get involved and make students' lives better.
News – 16.10.2026
ÅAS is organising its Annual Ball in Vasa – would you like to help make it special?
ÅAS organises its Annual Ball 20 February – do you want to be part of the Annual Ball Committee?
Service Points' opening hours
The service point at Astra in Åbo will be closed on Wednesday, October 21.
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.
Partners
