Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä is the students’ own advocacy and service organization that builds a better Jyväskylä for students.
Services
JYY offers its members a wide range of services that support studying, everyday life, and a sense of community. We are involved in building communities and creating a smoother student everyday life.
Advocacy work
JYY carries out systematic and goal-oriented advocacy work to improve students’ everyday lives, both in matters related to studies and to students’ well-being.
Events
JYY organizes a wide variety of multidisciplinary events for its members, bringing together students from different fields and creating unforgettable moments throughout the academic year.
We build a better Jyväskylä for students
Find your community
A wide range of different subject and hobby associations operate within the student union, where you can take part in multidisciplinary leisure activities and become part of an active student community.
Housing
In Jyväskylä, students have access to a variety of comfortable and diverse housing options. In the housing locations provided by Soihtu, JYY’s business operations, you can find affordable, high-quality, and community-oriented homes tailored to students’ needs.
Student card
As a student at the University of Jyväskylä, you can use the digital Slice student card or order a physical student card. The student card entitles you to, among other things, student-priced meals and discounts on public transport.
Useful links
Contact info
Service desk at Student House Ilokivi Keskussairaalantie 2
40600 Jyväskylä
Mon 11.30-13.00
Tue campus day
Wed 11.30-13.00
Thu 11.30-13.00
Fri closed
jyy@jyy.fi
+358 50 430 6747
We answer the phone mostly during office hours 9am – 4pm.
Ajankohtaista
Statement: The City of Jyväskylä cannot make way for a skiing slope by cutting down the old Laajavuori forest
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) is calling on the city to reject plans to clear an old forest area to make way for a ski slope. The Committee of urban planning of Jyväskylä is considering two alternative drafts for the…
Apply to become a candidate for the SYL Board or President for 2027
Each year, national student organizations appoint trusted representatives to advocate for students’ interests. JYY (the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä) is a member of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and…
Apply to become a candidate for the SYL Board or President for 2026
Each year, national student organizations appoint trusted representatives to advocate for students’ interests. JYY (the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä) is a member of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and…
Get involved!
Every student can influence JYY’s activities by submitting initiatives, voting in Representative Council elections, applying for positions of trust, or participating in the activities of Representative Council groups.
Photos: Lotta Tuominen