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The Student Union of the University of Vaasa, also known as VYY. On this page you will find everything you need to know about student union membership, adjusting to academic life and the benefits and events offered by VYY. Make your student years memorable and come see what VYY and the student organizations have to offer!

Guide to fresher fall

Find all necessary info for fresher fall from our new student website

Happening in VYY

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29.10.2025

Advance voting has started

Advance voting for the Representative Council elections is held electronically on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30...

27.10.2025

The electronic voting system link for Representative Council elections has been published

Advance voting for Representative Council elections is carried out this week.

16.10.2025

Free education must be secured now and in the future!

Blog: The Day for Free Education 16 October

16.10.2025

RepCo elections break record in number of candidates

A total of 135 candidates have run for election in the Representative Council elections of 2025. The number is the...

16.10.2025

Election numbers and electoral alliances are now available

The candidate nominations for the Representative Council elections have now been confirmed, and the combined list of...

10.10.2025

VYY seconds the government’s draft proposal on changing the interest subsidy loans on student housing

Recent changes in student benefits and the growing intake numbers create further need for affordable housing.

07.10.2025

RepCo meeting 14/2024-2025

Welcome to student union representative council meeting number 14/2024-2025

09.09.2025

RepCo election documents are now available

You can declare candicacy on Representative council elections until 10th of October 2 pm.

Help regarding harassment situations

VYY has harassment contact persons whose purpose is to provide support and advice in situations of bullying, harassment and other situations. Conversations with the harassment contact person are completely confidential and the harassment contact persons are bound by professional secrecy.  The harassment contact persons provide advice on how to handle the situation and support in the process.

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