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.
ÅAS has Submitted a Statement on the Comprehensive Reform of Student Financial Aid
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS) has submitted a statement to the Ministry of Education and Culture regarding the Government’s proposal for a new Act on Student Benefits. The proposal is part of the ongoing comprehensive refo...
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News – 3.7.2026
Welcome, ny student
We at ÅAS would like to warmly welcome to you at Åbo Akademi University, the Student Union and the student community!
News – 24.6.2026
ÅAS has Submitted a Statement on the Comprehensive Reform of Student Financial Aid
The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS) has submitted a statement to the Ministry of Education and Culture regarding the Government’...
News – 29.5.2026
Scholarship recipients from the fund Makarna Olins fond 2026
This year, the Makarna Olins fond -Fund's research scholarship is being awarded to two recipients for their doctoral theses.
Service Points' opening hours
The Service Points will be closed for the summer from 22 May to 23 August. During the summer, you can contact our Service Experts by email – see the contact page.
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.
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