Student union, organisations, and helpful apps.
Student organisations are a huge part of university life in Finland — they host social and cultural events, advocate for students, and help international students build community.
HYY
HYY — the Student Union of the University of Helsinki. Organises services, benefits, and events, and advocates for students' interests through an elected Representative Council.
Visit websiteHYY International Committee (IC)
HYY International Committee (IC) — by and for international and internationally-minded students. Hosts social events (parties, Iftars, Easter egg hunts, mushroom picking) and runs advocacy campaigns.
Visit websiteCISSI
CISSI — Organisation of International Social Scientists. English-speaking community for COS, GPC, and ENS students. Runs sitsits, Vappu events, daytime raves, and the annual ball.
Visit websiteOrbis
Orbis — for international students in the Faculties of Arts and Theology. Organises museum visits, parties, excursions, and casual get-togethers.
Visit websiteESN Helsinki
ESN (Erasmus Student Network) — open to anyone. Runs city tours, day trips, international dinners, a buddy programme pairing you with a Finnish student, and longer trips to Lapland, Norway, and the Baltics.
Visit websiteKannunvalajat
Kannunvalajat — the Faculty of Social Sciences students' association. Bilingual (English and Finnish) and unites all SocSci disciplines.
Visit websiteSasha ry
Sasha ry — student organisation of the Aleksanteri Institute for students in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European studies. Parties, work-life discussions, and advocacy.
The University and HYY promote a culture of safety, equality, and respect for diversity. Read HYY's safer-space principles and the University's Equality and Diversity Plan. Report discrimination or harassment via the Equality Contact Persons.