What Student Union

The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) is an interest and services organisation for UEF students, operating on the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. All bachelor’s and master’s degree students at UEF are our members.

What can ISYY offer for you?

We look out for our members’ interests, organise leisure time activities and provide sports services via SYKETTÄ. We also offer our members a student community that you are more than welcome to join. With ISYY membership, you also gain access to travel and meal discounts and many other benefits.

Benefits of student card

The student card is an official proof of your student status. With student card, you can utilize many valuable national and local benefits.

Events, community and sports activities

We spice up your everyday life with different student events and campaigns, and take care of your well-being with SYKETTÄ sports services. We also provide communal activities, such as teams and clubs, which you can join.

Interest advocacy may be worth your while

We look out for your interests so you can focus on studies. We work hard to provide you a good student life. We represent, comment, promote student issues, advise, demand and cooperate - all with students’ interests at heart.

You can make difference in ISYY

You are free to join our organisation in the Representative Council, the Executive Board, teams and elsewhere. Give a voice to students in the decision-making process and have a say in what the Student Union does.

What Student Union

What can ISYY offer for you?

Benefits of student card

Student card is an official proof of your student status. With student card, you can utilise many valuable national and local benefits.

Events, community and sports activities

Interest advocacy may be worth your while

We look out for your interests, and you can focus on studies. We work hard to provide you a good student life. We represent, comment, promote student issues, advise, demand and cooperate – all with students’ interests at heart.

You can make difference in ISYY

ISYY office contact information and opening hours

Joensuu

Suvantokatu 6 80100 Joensuu 044 576 8449 Mon, Tue: 10-12, 13-15 Wed: 12-16 Thu: 10-12, 13-15 Fri: closed

Kuopio

Yliopistonranta 15 PL 1627, 70211 Kuopio 044 576 8419 Mon, Tue: 10-12, 13-15 Wed: 12-16 Thu: 10-12, 13-15 Fri: closed

Exceptions

Offices open only by prior appontment 2.-10.6.
Offices closed 11.6.-2.8.

In the news

26.05.2026

ISYY office opening hours and summer break

03.09.2026

City Orienteering

03.09.2026

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Kaikki

News

18.05.2026

SAMOK and SYL want to hear students views on FSHS – answer the survey!

12.05.2026

North Karelia Pride parade and park picnic 23.5.

11.05.2026

ISYY on social media

Events

	May 2026
27	28	29	30	Student Vappu in Kuopio 2026 01.05.2026 AM \| Kuopio Student Vappu in Joensuu 2026 01.05.2026 AM \| Joensuu 1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	ISYY's Interest Advocacy Coffee Break in Kuopio 21.05.2026 AM \| Kuopio 21	22	North Karelia Pride parade and park picnic 23.5. 23.05.2026 AM \| Joensuu 23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Sep

City Orienteering

03.09.2026 | Whole day | All

Sep

LoveZone: Opening of the Academic Year (Kuopio)

03.09.2026 | 14:00 | Kuopio

Sep

Student Blast - the Academic Year Opening (Joensuu)

03.09.2026 | 15:00 | Joensuu

Sep

Wellbeing Week 2026

28.09.2026 - 04.10.2026 | Whole day | All

Dec

Independence Day Torch Parade (Joensuu)

06.12.2026 | Whole day | Joensuu

Dec

Independence Day Torch Parade (Kuopio)

06.12.2026 | Whole day | Kuopio

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Weekly Feed is ISYY’s newsletter in English and Wiikko-Ärsyke in Finnish. From the newsletters, you will find useful information on current issues and events on your own campus.

What Student Union

What can ISYY offer for you?

Benefits of student card

Events, community and sports activities

Interest advocacy may be worth your while

You can make difference in ISYY

What Student Union

What can ISYY offer for you?

Benefits of student card

Events, community and sports activities

Interest advocacy may be worth your while

You can make difference in ISYY

ISYY office contact information and opening hours

Joensuu

Kuopio

Exceptions

In the news

ISYY office opening hours and summer break

City Orienteering

SAMOK and SYL want to hear students views on FSHS – answer the survey!

North Karelia Pride parade and park picnic 23.5.

Blog: Green travel - you won't regret a single muddy step

City Orienteering

LoveZone: Opening of the Academic Year (Kuopio)

Student Blast - the Academic Year Opening (Joensuu)

ISYY on social media

Events

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Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	May 2026
27	28	29	30	Student Vappu in Kuopio 2026 01.05.2026 AM \| Kuopio Student Vappu in Joensuu 2026 01.05.2026 AM \| Joensuu 1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	ISYY's Interest Advocacy Coffee Break in Kuopio 21.05.2026 AM \| Kuopio 21	22	North Karelia Pride parade and park picnic 23.5. 23.05.2026 AM \| Joensuu 23	24
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