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

Kuopio office open from 22 November onwards: Mon, Tue and Thu: 13-15, Wed: 12-16
ISYY offices are closed 11.12.2025-6.1.2026

In the news

09.12.2025

ISYY Representative Council 7/2025 Meeting Decisions

14.04.2026

Coffee & Friends

14.04.2026

15:00

Kaikki

News

02.12.2025

ISYY's Torch Parade in Kuopio celebrates Finland's Independence on 6 December 2025

02.12.2025

ISYY's Torch Parade in Joensuu Celebrates Finland's Independence on 6 December 2025

01.12.2025

ISYY on social media

Events

	April 2026
30	31	1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	Coffee & Friends 14.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 14	15	16	17	18	19
20	Coffee & Friends 21.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Joensuu 29.04.2026 AM \| Joensuu Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Kuopio 29.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio 29	ISYY's May Day Celebrations in Kuopio 2026 30.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio ISYY's May Day Celebrations in Joensuu 2026 30.04.2026 AM \| Joensuu 30	1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Apr

Coffee & Friends

14.04.2026 | 15:00 | All

Apr

Coffee & Friends

21.04.2026 | 15:00 | All

Apr

Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Joensuu

29.04.2026 | Whole day | Joensuu

Apr

Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Kuopio

29.04.2026 | Whole day | Kuopio

Apr

ISYY's May Day Celebrations in Kuopio 2026

30.04.2026 | Whole day | Kuopio

Apr

ISYY's May Day Celebrations in Joensuu 2026

30.04.2026 | Whole day | Joensuu

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Subscribe to ISYY's newsletter

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 Representative Council 7/2025 Meeting Decisions

Coffee & Friends

ISYY's Torch Parade in Kuopio celebrates Finland's Independence on 6 December 2025

ISYY's Torch Parade in Joensuu Celebrates Finland's Independence on 6 December 2025

Apply for a shift from Studentia band rehearsal space for Spring 2026

Coffee & Friends

Coffee & Friends

Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Joensuu

ISYY on social media

Events

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	April 2026
30	31	1	2	3	4	5
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13	Coffee & Friends 14.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 14	15	16	17	18	19
20	Coffee & Friends 21.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Joensuu 29.04.2026 AM \| Joensuu Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Kuopio 29.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio 29	ISYY's May Day Celebrations in Kuopio 2026 30.04.2026 AM \| Kuopio ISYY's May Day Celebrations in Joensuu 2026 30.04.2026 AM \| Joensuu 30	1	2	3
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