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 are closed Mon-Tue 17-18 August
Offices are open Fri 28 August at 10-12 and 13-15
Offices are open Fri 4 September at 10-12 and 13-15
Offices are open Fri 11 September at 10-12 and 13-15
Offices are closed Wed 30 September (Sports Afternoon Day)

In the news

13.08.2026

Laura Kupiainen appointed as ISYY's second Anti-Harassment Contact Person

28.08.2026

Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees

28.08.2026

16:00

Kaikki

News

11.08.2026

Apply for a shift at Studentia band rehearsal space in Kuopio for autumn 2026

11.08.2026

Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees

06.08.2026

ISYY on social media

Events

	August 2026
27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	Kuopio Pride parade and park festival 22.08.2026 AM \| Kuopio 22	23
24	25	26	27	Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees 28.08.2026 AM \| 28	29	30
31	1	2	3	4	5	6

Aug

Kuopio Pride parade and park festival

22.08.2026 | 14:00 | Kuopio

Aug

Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees

28.08.2026 | 16:00 | 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

City Orienteering

03.09.2026 | 17:00 | All

Sep

ISYY's Language Café info

10.09.2026 | 09:00 | All

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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

Laura Kupiainen appointed as ISYY's second Anti-Harassment Contact Person

Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees

Apply for a shift at Studentia band rehearsal space in Kuopio for autumn 2026

Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees

ISYY office opening hours on August and September 2026

Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees

LoveZone: Opening of the Academic Year (Kuopio)

Student Blast - the Academic Year Opening (Joensuu)

ISYY on social media

Events

August

2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Subscribe to ISYY's newsletter

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	August 2026
27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	Kuopio Pride parade and park festival 22.08.2026 AM \| Kuopio 22	23
24	25	26	27	Hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees 28.08.2026 AM \| 28	29	30
31	1	2	3	4	5	6