1. The Student Union of the University of Vaasa
Oskari Mäkelä Secretary of Student Interests

2. Welcome to Vaasa! Student Unions in Finnish Universities
The Student Union of the University of Vaasa (VYY)
Supervision of interests
How to join
Services
Student card
More information

3. Student Unions in Finnish Universities
The Student Union
Represents the students within the university community and in public
Finnish universities are required by law to have a student union and degree students are required by law to join their student union
Board (currently 8 members)
responsible of operative management
Representative council (30 representatives)
Highest decision-making body
Elected every 2 years

4. Student Unions in Finnish Universities
Mandatory membership
For students studying in a Batchelor’s or Master’s degree in Finland
Annual fee
Fee is paid when joining
Voluntary membership
For exchange students and doctoral students
Exchange student members get full membership benefits, doctoral students only get local benefits

5. The Student Union of the University of Vaasa (VYY)
VYY = Vaasan Yliopiston Ylioppilaskunta
Approximately 4200 members
Founded in 1968
Purpose of VYY is
To supervise students’ interests
To arrange services for students
To promote the personal development and aspirations of students

6. Supervision of interests
The Student Union’s responsibility is to look after the student’s interests, for example:
On campus
Exam results on time
Quality of food
In Vaasa
Housing
Safety and traffic
Nationally
Policy and legislation
Student welfare

7. Services The Student Union provides many services
Parties and other cultural activities
Information about parties is also available in English
ALL STUDENTS are welcome to all our events and activities
Other recreational activities
Advisory services
Rental facilities
Student card
Student calendar

8. Benefits with the student card – www.vyy.fi
The Student Health care services (YTHS)
Local and nationwide student discounts: vyy.fi / frank.fi
Student priced railway tickets (VR)
Free Student calendar
Facility renting for member price:
- Leipis sauna and conference facilities
- Domus Bothnica (Wärtsilä-hall and ABB-Sauna)

9. How to join Pay the membership fee
Autumn or spring semester 76€, whole Academic year 142€
With cash or card at the Student Union Service office or in WebOodi with credit card / internet banking
Registration into the University registry is made by the International Office
After joining you can get your student card (see frank.fi for more information!)

10. Service office Open Tue-Thu 10am–2pm and Fri 10am–1pm
Located on campus in the Domus Bothnica building

11. Digital Student Card Go to frank.fi/en/
Download Frank App (available for iOS and Android phones, annual licence fee applies)
Follow the directions online to activate your digital student card
Enjoy your student discounts!

12. More information www.vyy.fi Follow us on social media:
Facebook: VYY – Vaasan yliopiston ylioppilaskunta
Twitter: VYYtweets
Instagram: Ylioppilaskunta
Snapchat: vyysnap
Student Union’s office in Domus Bothnica
Secretariat and the VYY board

13. Language buddy course 2018
Want to improve your Finnish skills? Or want to learn Swedish? Or would you like to learn some other language? Then get yourself a language buddy!
More information coming soon to VYY.FI and in student union social media

14. Thank you! Welcome to the Student Union!