Student's Eastern Finland

The Student Association of Eastern Finland (Opiskelijan Itä-Suomi ry) is a collaboration project initiated by student unions and university student organizations in Kuopio. The original idea behind the association was to bring students and the business world closer together, particularly through student benefits. However, over time, the range of services has expanded to cover various aspects of student life. Close cooperation with the city of Kuopio further enhances the city’s visibility as a student town.

The approximately 15,000 higher education students in the Kuopio region form a significant labor force resource for local employers and a customer base for businesses. The association’s most important service is the Opiskelijankuopio.fi website, which includes a range of student discounts, business collaborations, hobby opportunities, and information about Kuopio as a place to live and study.