What Student Union

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?

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

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

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

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 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

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.

Notification Offices are closed 12 June – 3 August 2025, have a joyful summer!

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

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ISYY offices are closed 12.6.-3.8.

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In the news

30.06.2025

Call for applicants: Become an Executive Board member!

04.09.2025

Student Blast - the Academic Year Opening (Joensuu)

25.06.2025

Chair of ISYY's Executive Board resigns – new Student Union Board will be elected

18.06.2025

ISYY's next student calendar cover is elected!

11.06.2025

UEF: Study environment inspection highlighted the university s strengths and development areas

LoveZone: Opening of the Academic Year (Kuopio)

City Orienteering

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ISYY on social media

Events

The Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2025–2026

04.09.2025 | 13:15 |

Student Blast - the Academic Year Opening (Joensuu)

04.09.2025 | Whole day | Joensuu

LoveZone: Opening of the Academic Year (Kuopio)

04.09.2025 | Whole day | Kuopio

City Orienteering

04.09.2025 | Whole day | All

Tour de Itä-Suomi Kuopio

06.09.2025 | Whole day | Kuopio

Tour de Itä-Suomi Joensuu

07.09.2025 | Whole day | Joensuu

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