Student Union of Savonia University of Applied Sciences SAVOTTA

Student Life Pulses at Savonia University of Applied Sciences

At Savonia University of Applied Sciences, student life revolves around the student union, student organizations, peer tutors, as well as sports and leisure services.

The primary task of the student union is to represent the interests of all Savonia students, elect student representatives to the university’s administrative bodies, and offer various membership services. All students at Savonia University of Applied Sciences can join the student union by paying the membership fee. The student union works in cooperation with the educational field-specific student organizations (student associations) within the university. The student union is also known by the abbreviation SAVOTTA.

The student union trains Savonia’s peer tutors, supports the activities of student organizations, and organizes sports sessions for students. The student union’s cafés offer affordable services in the middle of everyday hustle and bustle.

A step towards a more active student life is easy to take by becoming a tutor or getting involved with student organizations. If you’re eager to make an impact on students’ welfare or the student union’s activities, why not run for election to the student union’s representative council or board? The representative council sets the direction for SAVOTTA’s activities and elects Savonia’s key student representatives. As a member of the student union, you have the right to run for office and vote! The representative council elects SAVOTTA’s new board at its first meeting. Keep an eye on the announcements and get involved!

All students coming to Savonia University of Applied Sciences receive a free AMK student card. This student card functions as an ID, library card, and printing card at Savonia University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, the student card serves as a student union membership card once you’ve paid the membership fee. With the membership fee, you’ll also receive a term sticker for your card, making it an official student card throughout Finland. This official student card gives you access to all national student benefits (e.g., VR and Matkahuolto) as well as local student union discounts. After joining, you’ll also receive a free student planner and a two-month subscription to Savon Sanomat.

So, What Was SAVOTTA Again?

• A public law entity focusing on student advocacy and services for the academic community at Savonia University of Applied Sciences.
• The student union advocates for Savonia students’ rights and performs tasks set by law at Savonia University of Applied Sciences in Iisalmi, Kuopio, and Varkaus, as well as in the Eastern Finland region and nationwide.
• The student union takes care of student well-being and advocacy across Savonia and ensures that students’ voices are heard in Savonia’s various development groups and campus cities.
• The student union ensures that studying at Savonia University of Applied Sciences is more fun, easier, and cheaper.
• The second largest student union in Finland (2024), with an organization rate of about 80% of all full-time degree students.