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

On Sports Afternoon 17.2. offices will be closed at 12 (noon)
Offices are closed on week 10 (March 2.-8.)

In the news

23.01.2026

Announcement: Six applications for the Secretary General's vacancy

News

21.01.2026

Coffee & Friends cafés meet on Tuesdays from 27 January forward on both campuses

19.01.2026

UEF: Student Tutors Needed for Next Autumn Semester!

16.01.2026

Exceptions to ISYY offices opening hours at the beginning of the year

Events

No upcoming events

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ISYY on social media

Events

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	November 2025
27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	Representative Council Elections campaigning on both campuses 04.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu Coffee & Friends: Colouring & board games (Joensuu), Crafts (Kuopio) 04.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 4	Representative Council Elections campaigning on both campuses 05.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 5	Representative Council Elections campaigning on both campuses 06.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu Election day of Representative Council elections 06.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu Election Night Gathering for the Representative Council Elections 06.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 6	7	8	9
10	ISYY's Breakfasts (Joensuu) 11.11.2025 AM \| Joensuu Clothes Swap -event in Kuopio 11.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Coffee & Friends: Relaxation 11.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 11	Clothes Swap -event in Kuopio 12.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio 12	Clothes Swap -event in Kuopio 13.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Clothes Swap -event in Joensuu 13.11.2025 AM \| Joensuu 13	14	15	16
Smiles and Complaints Week 17.–23.11.2025 17.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu International Christmas Party (Kuopio) 17.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio 17	Smiles and Complaints Week 17.–23.11.2025 18.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu ISYY's Breakfasts (Kuopio) 18.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Coffee & Friends: Music bingo (Joensuu), Climate Café (Kuopio) 18.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 18	Smiles and Complaints Week 17.–23.11.2025 19.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 19	Smiles and Complaints Week 17.–23.11.2025 20.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu International Christmas Party (Joensuu) 20.11.2025 AM \| Joensuu 20	Smiles and Complaints Week 17.–23.11.2025 21.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 21	Smiles and Complaints Week 17.–23.11.2025 22.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 22	Smiles and Complaints Week 17.–23.11.2025 23.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 23
24	Breakfast and workout @ Portti54 (Joensuu) 25.11.2025 AM \| Joensuu Coffee & Friends: Christmas Party 25.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 25	26	Representative Council meeting 7/2025 and new Council's constitutive meeting 27.11.2025 AM \| Kuopio Joensuu 27	28	29	30
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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

Announcement: Six applications for the Secretary General's vacancy

Coffee & Friends cafés meet on Tuesdays from 27 January forward on both campuses

UEF: Student Tutors Needed for Next Autumn Semester!

Exceptions to ISYY offices opening hours at the beginning of the year

No upcoming events

ISYY on social media

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