Welcome to the Aalto University School of Business and, above all, welcome to KY! I’m certain that your next few years will be unforgettable in many ways. Our task at KY is to create the best possible conditions for a unique student life, and you new Mursus are a part of it since day one.
HECTOR BJÖRKLUND ö Chair of the KY Board
A warm welcome to the KY community, and congratulations on getting into Aalto University School of Business – it’s not an easy feat! The journey that lies ahead is a colorful, vibrant and inclusive community with unforgettable moments. Aalto University Business Students (KY) , is the home of business students in Otaniemi. Founded in 1911, KY has provided its members with services, student advocacy and memorable experiences for over 114 years now. All present degree students at Aalto BIZ can join KY for free!
I often get asked what is unique about KY. Then I go on and ramble about our history and all the ventures we’ve been involved in – but center around one point. We have something for everyone. KY has an extraordinary capacity both operationally and financially to include, innovate and adapt. Clubs, subject clubs and subcommittees are an integral part of the community – all together forming a coherent identity for us. New ones are founded every year – and if you have an interest which is not represented yet – we highly encourage you to start a club around it. You’re likely not the only one in our community interested in what you’re founding.
I hope this guide functions as a warm introduction to our community, with plenty of information on what we have to offer. When I started my studies back in 2022, I’d refer to this very guide once in a while to remind myself what the difference between a com-
mittee and subcommittee was, or which club did what. I quickly realised KY had a ton of opportunities to volunteer, have fun, meet new people and most importantly, shape the community together.
With a not-so-balanced mix of studying and enjoying student life (partying), I’ve volunteered in a subcommittee, as a tutor, in a club, before joining the KY Board in 2024 and subsequently continuing as the Chair into 2025 all while meticulously trying to complete my Finance degree. I long had the vision that I’d finish my degree quickly and go to work, but as many of this dear community have come to realise – KY offers so much that you simply get dragged along into the vibrant student life here. Embrace the fact that you’re a student only once. Meet new people. Have fun. You’ll have time to work for the next 40-60 years (depending on when the Finnish pension system collapses :D), so one year here and there makes no difference in the big picture. I can guarantee you that you will have some of the best moments of your life as a student, especially in our community, in KY. Enjoy your time here!
Until we meet again – you’ll recognise me from my Philosopher cap without a brim. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about literally anything – I’m quite good at extrapolating and enjoy doing it: hector.bjorklund@ky.fi
Welcome to KY and Aalto!
Your student years are what you make of them - at KY and Aalto, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are looking to find lifelong friends, gain valuable skills for the future or embark on unforgettable adventures, the community is always there for you! From parties that last until sunrise to trying out new sports and exploring career opportunities, there is something for everyone. In this chapter, you’ll get to know your new student community. Welcome to the family!
IMAGE: HENRIK ASKLÖF
What Is KY?
KY will be your second home during your studies - bringing all business students together as one community. Founded in 1911, KY provides its members with unforgettable experiences, strong advocacy and a range of services and facilities.
For the years to come, Aalto University Business students, more commonly known as KY, will become a meaningful community to you and your fellow Mursus and Marsus. Founded in 1911, KY has ever since provided its members with unforgettable experiences, services, student advocacy and most importantly friendships that will last a lifetime. KY exists only for - and because of - our members, and we strive to make it the most meaningful community for every kylteri. Many of our members choose to volunteer in KY’s associations, committees, subcommittees and project teams. Every degree student at Aalto University School of Business may join KY and the membership is free of charge.
KY Foundation was founded to support the kylteri culture. The foundation distributes grants and subsidies to KY’s associations and individual projects. You can read more about the KY Foundation on page 101
The following pages will introduce you to the different parts of KY and help you make the most out of your time here. Remember to join KY from ky.fi/join
Be sure to follow all of KY’s communications channels to keep on track with what’s happening in your vibrant community!
ö WEBSITE: Our ky.fi website has KY’s event calendar and latest news about everything happening in your community and our image bank ky.kuvat.fi showcases snapshots from past events.
ö TELEGRAM: We have three different channels on Telegram: @ky_1911 for daily news and updates on all things KY, @ky_events for information about all upcoming events and @ky_career for jobs and career opportunities that KY’s partners offer.
ö INSTAGRAM: Updates and vibes from across the community at @ky_1911.
ö TIKTOK: Fun and relaxed videos of the whole community at @ky1911_
ö LINKEDIN: Follow KY’s page KY - Aalto University Business Students and join the KY Career group to hear about job opportunities from our career partners. Also remember to add any volunteering experience at KY to your profile.
KY’s History
KY has a rich history dating back to 1911. From a small association, KY has grown through various challenges and achievements and continuously evolved, playing a significant role in Finnish business education and student life, culminating in its integration into Aalto University.
KY’S FIRST STEPS
The Helsinki School of Economics Student Association (Kauppakorkea koulun Oppilas yhdistys) was founded on October 7th, 1911 for the first Finnish-speaking university-level business school, starting with 70 members and limited financial resources. KY’s flag, student ribbon and emblem all date back to the start of the student union.
PARTYING DESPITE THE PROHIBITION
In 1923, the name of the association was changed into Helsinki School of Economics Student Union (KY). The prohibition of alcohol created its own challenges for KY, but thanks to clever students, no one had to merely sip lemonade. In 1927, the student union received its own space but the dream of KY's own house had been created.
THE KY BUILDING ON THE HORIZON
Financing a fully KY-owned building was a long process. Several fundraisers and a raffle were organised. At times the depression drove the entire construction project into a difficult situation, but willpower, hard work and a pinch of luck finally led to success and construction planning began in 1939.
THE KY BUILDING IS COMPLETED
During World War II, school doors were open infrequently. The war had slowed down construction, yet the KY Building was finished in February 1940, and soon 42 KY members got to move into the top floors. The war also wasn’t enough to cancel traditional events like the Annual Ball, Mursujaiset and Wappu
TO TOP IT OFF, SMOKE A BOSTON!
Post-war, it was time to focus on rebuilding society and the economy. KY made its first commercial achievement by founding the corporation Amer-Tupakka Oy in 1950, and Amer’s Boston cigarettes quickly grew into a popular brand. Also, club activity started to rise and KY’s sports club was often being unbeatable in academic leagues.
THE DECADE OF FINNFOCUS & TELEVISION
The 1968 export trade show, Finnfocus is the biggest event in KY history. KY rented M/S Finnpartner from Amer, and sailed to London to promote Finland and Finnish companies. The investment was risky, but created positive publicity. KY was also active in the TV business: it was a shareholder in Tesvisio, the company behind the first commercial TV channel in Finland. Student numbers increased quickly at the beginning of the ’60s, leading to housing challenges. KY’s solution was to start building housing in Töölö and Kallio.
TURNING THE KY BUILDING INTO OFFICE SPACE
Student union activities became more political in the ’70s. There were political battles and therefore frequent changes in the KY Board. A hot topic was the KY Building – should existing student housing be kept or should the building’s financial potential be better utilised? After a long debate, KY finally decided to change the building’s dormitory into office space.
FROM POLITICS TO OVERALLS AND PARTYING
Activity wasn’t as political in the ’80s as before. KY partied in the student union’s own restaurants; one of the most popular nightclubs of the time, KY-Exit , was located in the KY Building. Overalls became more common as student life evolved. In the whirlwind of the casino economy, KY began to diversify its stock holdings and professionals were hired to lead KY-owned companies through the Ekomen Group KY was also active outside the student union and followed by the media. Furthermore, KY continued searching for its limits and offered financing for creating a new radio channel, Radio City
IMAGE: KY ARCHIVES
EMERGING FROM THE DEPRESSION
The deep depression at the time severely affected KY. The Ekomen Group declared bankruptcy in 1992 and KY struggled with financial difficulties. To balance its finances, KY sold its stock holdings in Amer. The representative council meeting leading to the decision was followed by the national news.
KY IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM
Increasing the service level was a major focus point of the first decade in the new millennium. In this spirit, KY created a fund for international exchange to support the students in their traveling expenses. In addition, the apartment offerings kept on expanding when new apartment buildings were finished in Arabianranta in 2006 and on Arkadiankatu in 2009.
KY AS AN ASSOCIATION
As Aalto University and the Aalto University Student Union were founded, KY’s status as a student union was retracted. KY as an association started its operations on the first of January 2010, and during the first years, KY searched for its place in the new union. In the same year, KY Foundation began operating to provide financial support and other resources for students and associations. In 2015, after more than 100 years in Töölö and 75 years in the KY Building, KY expanded to Otaniemi and focused the majority of its activities there. To embrace the Aalto community in full, KY changed its official name to Aalto University Business Students in 2016.
KY EMBRACES AALTO AND OTANIEMI
After multiple floors of the KY Building being unused and its condition declining, KY’s Representative Council and the KY Foundation decided to sell the iconic building in 2020. The move to Otaniemi was even further solidified by this. Afterwards, KY has collaborated with AYY and Teknologföreningen on building a Student Center. However, the project was discontinued last year, so the search for KY’s longterm space solutions continues.
The KY Year
Whether you are seeking new adventures or looking for friends, KY has many opportunities in store for you! Be it partying until dawn, learning new skills, or trying out new sports, KY truly has it all! These events are just some of the highlights KY has to offer – be sure to follow KY’s communications channels, such as KY Events, to stay on top of all the events from KY’s different associations throughout the year!
KY EVENTS
JANUARY
ö Club Lagoon
FEBRUARY
ö Lauluilta
ö Search for Tutors
MARCH
ö Annual Ball Brunch
ö Vuosijuhlasitsit
ö KY’s 115th Annual Ball
ö SILLIS!!??!?
ö Feel Good Week
APRIL
ö Hukkaputki
ö Wappusitsit
ö Road to Wappu
ö Wappu Terrace
ö PreManta
ö Wappukuntis
JULY
MAY
ö KY’s Wappu at Ullis
ö Aalto City Challenge
JUNE
ö Pride
AUGUST
ö Jäänmurtajaiset
ö Orientation Week
ö Masters’ Boat Party
SEPTEMBER
ö Mursujaiset
ö Autumn Hike
ö Info Evenings
OCTOBER
ö Dollaribileet
ö III-kierros
ö Boston Night
ö Masters’ Night
ö SILLIS!!??!?
ö Feel Good Week
NOVEMBER
ö Avec-lauluilta
ö Career Kickstart
ö KAA(M)OS
ö Masters’ PreXmas Party
ö Mursujuhla
ö Search for KY’s Committees
DECEMBER
ö Puurojuhla
ö T he Last Sitz Party of the Year
ö Joululauluilta
Events
The KY Year is filled with various types of events. There’s definitely something for everyone, whether you’re looking to unwind with some yoga or go bar hopping in Kontula. Be sure to join KY Events on Telegram to stay up to date!
ORIENTATION WEEK AND MURSUJAISET
Orientation Week is not only about adapting to the academic world, it’s also about getting to know KY and Aalto, our associations and what they have to offer. This includes events ranging from getting to know the Aalto community through Otasuunnistus , and Aalto Party, to getting to know your fellow mursus at Jäänmurtajaiset , Mursujaiset , and Mursubileet – or Meet Your Masters , if you are an incoming Master’s mursu. The whole Orientation Week is filled with amazing events for you to meet new people and gain a grasp of what being a student at Aalto University School of Business is all about. KY, as well as the Orientation Week, is not only about the boozy nights. To ensure this, KY’s Sports and Wellbeing Committee LiHy organises a playful sports event, the Mursu Championships , where tutor groups compete against each other. This is also one of the many places where you can get to know KY’s sports associations. During the Orientation Week, you will get a chance to learn more about KY’s different associations, such as its clubs, subcommittees, committees, and subject clubs, and everything else KY has to offer. Get to know the associations beforehand by reading this Guide!
One highlight of the fall, and your KY years, is Mursujaiset . The 24-hour experience is an academic baptism for all new BIZ students, but we won’t reveal too much beforehand! Save the date, 4.9. (and maybe the day after), because this is something you do not want to miss.
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
The highlight of October, and the week you get to take your brand new overalls out for a stroll for the first time, is the Autumn Festival . The Festival begins with the traditional pub crawl III-kierros which is followed by the glamorous, simultaneously-held Boston Night and Masters’ Night . The week culminates in the legendary Sillis , which truly is something you don’t want to miss.
ANNUAL BALL WEEK
The most amazing week of the year takes place in the early spring when it’s time to celebrate KY’s birthday! Next year, KY celebrates its amazing 115-year journey with elegant festivities during Annual Ball Week . The week kicks off with an etiquette training, goes onto the Annual Ball sitz par-
ty and Annual Ball Brunch , and ends on the highest of notes: the glorious Annual Ball Of course, the party doesn’t end there and the ever-so-adventurous Sillis makes sure we get to celebrate our beloved KY all day and all night.
WAPPU
Wappu is a student’s Christmas, New Year’s Eve and birthday, all wrapped into one. KY Wappu is filled with various events throughout the weeks before the actual highlight. Wappu Eve is full of spectacular events and KY arrives with style in a Wappu Parade to watch Havis Amanda get its graduation cap, after spending the day at Wappu Terrace and Pre-Manta . The celebration culminates in KY’s Wappukuntis . After a night of partying, why should you stop there? The morning after, students head to Ullis to enjoy the celebration with friends, and sparkling refreshments flow all day long.
FEEL GOOD WEEKS
Even though feeling good should be a constant state of mind, we here at KY want to put extra emphasis on it during twice-a-year organised Feel Good Weeks. Mindfulness, cooking classes, or exercise advice are just some of the opportunities during the weeks, and the program varies. These opportunities are planned to balance your life between studies, relieve stress, and inspire you to try out these activities during regular weeks too.
COMPANY EXCURSIONS
KY’s associations such as subject clubs organise numerous excursions during the academic year. Make sure to join them as they are a great way to meet the company representatives in person and to ask them about the possibilities they have to offer. Excursions are a great way to make a good first impression on your future employer!
ORIENTATION WEEK. LiHy organises the fun and active Mursu Championships. IMAGE: SELMA KIURU
KUNTIS PARTIES
Kuntis parties are one of the highlights of the KY year. KY’s Kuntis Parties bring together your fellow students and they are organised at Helsinki’s best night clubs. At a Kuntis, you can enjoy student-priced drinks, meet new people, and listen to live music from some of the most exciting artists in Finland.
LAULUILTAS AND SITZ PARTIES
A lauluilta is a dinner party with long traditions. During these nights, traditional songs from KY’s own songbook, Kiljukaula , are sung and usually a three-course dinner with wines and schnaps is enjoyed. A Lauluilta is one of the best ways to get to know more about the traditions and roots of KY, so be sure to check out Aveclauluilta this fall!
At KY, sitz culture lives strong as well. Like Lauluiltas, Sitz parties are academic dinner parties as well, but with their own traditions and manners. For instance, people usually wear overalls at Sitz parties, but
dress a bit fancier to a Lauluilta. Be sure to attend Harkkasitsit this fall to get to know more about KY’s sitz culture.
PUB CRAWLS
Pub crawls (approt in Finnish) are all about having fun in good company. They are typical student events where people from different cities and universities gather in one city to tour different pubs and bars with their friends.
KY organises two pub crawls annually – one in October during the Autumn Festival and one in April. III-kierros takes place along the routes of tram number 3 and the legendary Hukkaputki introduces students to the metro tunnels of Helsinki. Search for Hukkaputki or III-kierros on KY’s YouTube to get a grasp of what’s to come. In addition, there are organised rides to various pub crawls around Finland.
WAPPUKUNTIS AND HUKKAPUTKI. Overalls and good spirits are present in many parties. IMAGES: KUVA
Mursu Passport
Make sure to use your Mursu Passport to immerse yourself in KY’s culture, traditions, events, and associations throughout the autumn semester!
At the beginning of the Orientation Week, every Mursu will get a Mursu Passport
The Mursu Passport guides you through the world of KY with various tasks, such as attending an info evening , participating in Mursujaiset , and visiting Espilä . By completing these tasks, Mursus will gain the right to wear the KY cockade, which turns your graduation cap into an Economist’s cap (“kauppatieteilijän lakki” in Finnish), alongside other unique prizes.
Throughout the autumn, you’ll explore the culture, traditions, events, and other important contributors to KY. The goal of the passport isn’t just to attend as many parties as possible, but to encourage you to try different activities and discover those that interest you the most. Additionally, you’ll meet fascinating people who will make your study years unforgettable.
Code of Conduct
KY is an amazing community full of people from diverse backgrounds, and our greatest strength lies in our members. By working together with mutual respect and shared values, we ensure that KY remains a meaningful, safe and inclusive community for every kylteri. Therefore, the Code of Conduct outlines the principles that guide our everyday actions within the KY community.
KY’s Code of Conduct is a document that summarises the principles and policies we expect every KY member to follow. The Code of Conduct helps prevent harassment and encourages members to take action if they witness inappropriate or uncomfortable actions.
The Code of Conduct applies to all KY members, KY employees, attendees at KY events, partners of KY, and people who hold a position of trust at KY or in an association operating under KY. These principles should be followed in all kinds of interactions between members of the community, whether they are carried out live or remotely. Above all, we want KY members to feel safe and empowered to advocate for themselves. Read more at ky.fi/code-of-conduct :
Here are some tips on how to conduct yourself at events and day-to-day student life to ensure a good and safe experience for everyone:
ö Make yourself visible and introduce yourself when approaching someone new.
ö Ask for consent. May I join you? Can I get you a drink? Is it okay if I give you a hug?
ö Be polite and direct when communicating with other people. For example, “Thank you, I really appreciate that” or “That makes me feel uncomfortable, please stop doing that”
ö Respect people’s privacy, decisions and personal space. Not everyone wants to for example be filmed or photographed, drink alcohol, or have even light physical contact with other people.
ö Help your peers when needed, and don’t flirt with someone who needs care. Furthermore, if someone is having a hard time communicating or can’t take care of themselves, they can’t consent to sexual interactions.
If you spot a situation that seems to go against our Code of Conduct or where intervention could be needed, here are some ways to help:
ö Delegate the situation to the event organiser or bouncer and have them take the lead in breaking up the situation.
ö Directly confront the situation if you feel safe to do so. Ask if everything is okay or calmly inform the person violating the rules that their behavior is not acceptable.
ö Create a distraction by, for example, pretending you’re a friend of the person getting harassed and create an opportunity for them to leave the scene.
ö Document the situation, since filming or writing down what’s happening can be useful later on.
ö If none of these help, wait the situation out and check on the person when the situation itself has passed.
ö In case of emergency, always call 112. READ THE CODE OF CONDUCT!
Contact
KY’s Executive Director and the Chair of the KY Board are responsible for developing the Code of Conduct and making sure that it is being implemented properly. You can always contact them with low-threshold:
AADA HAKAKOSKI
Executive Director
+358 50 043 0546
aada.hakakoski@ky.fi
HECTOR BJÖRKLUND
Chair of the Board
+358 40 485 8828
hector.bjorklund@ky.fi
Probba
Probba, the Student Association of Aalto University School of Business, Mikkeli campus, is a tight-knit community for "Babas", students of the International Business Programme. With its unique curriculum structure and strong international focus, Probba fosters a vibrant environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. As an integral part of KY, Probba bridges the gap between the Mikkeli and Otaniemi campuses, fostering a seamless transition for Babas graduates to begin their master's studies in Otaniemi!
WHAT IS PROBBA?
Probba is the Student Association of Aalto University School of Business, Mikkeli campus, the home for students who attend the International Business Programme (BScBA). Our students are called " Babas ", and the reason behind this nickname dates back to 1989, when the programme was still titled "BBA". We are a tight-knit community; hence, we proudly named our people "Probba" - the Latin term "for BBA", "ProBBA". Leading this community is the Probba Board, which takes care of every facet of our student life.
PROBBA AND KY
Probba is an independent part of KY; our relationship grows stronger when Babas graduate from Mikkeli, bring their spirit to Otaniemi for master’s degree, and join the Ky community there. Probba is invited to many KY’s events, such as Mursulaiva and Wappu . The same applies to KY when they travel from Espoo to Mikkeli to join Probba's Mikkeli Road Trip .
The KY Board has a portfolio for Probba-related affairs, while on the Probba Board, the most prominent members in building cooperation with KY are the Project Coordinator and the President.
OUR PROGRAMME
What is special about our programme is that we follow a curriculum model of three-week modules, taking one course at a time and finishing it within three weeks. This minimises the possibility of procrastination and requires intensive concentration on our studies.
Our programme is approximately 2,5 years: we spend two years in Mikkeli and one semester abroad. During the study abroad period, students have various choices for exchange destinations, ranging from the Far East to South America, providing a long list of top partner universities.
After graduation, our students are automatically offered study rights for the master’s programmes in Otaniemi. Prestigious professors from all around the world come
MRT. Kylteris enjoying the Mikkeli Road Trip event, organised by Probba. IMAGE: PROBBA
BABAS AND ALUMNI. Probba’s annual Wappu picture, taken at the Helsinki Cathedral. IMAGE: PROBBA
to teach at Mikkeli, reflecting our programme name: International Business. English is the most spoken language on our campus - both in academic life and daily conversations - to enhance an international environment and inclusivity among all students, no matter where they come from.
OUR COMMUNITY
Having a small community turns out to be a wonderful factor that strengthens the bond among students. We are a big family where we know everybody, study, and have fun together. With only around 150 students on the campus, and more than one-third of them already non-Finnish students, we embrace a highly international spirit. Internationality and diversity are the signatures of our community, and the Probba Board itself consists of students from multiple backgrounds and is re-elected every year to welcome more diversity to our community administration. The Mikkeli campus has become a cozy home not only for Babas but also for exchange students who hold Mikkeli dear even after only a short stay. The peaceful town of Mikkeli is in a fever of joined culture and friendship across nations, and as our programme is broadening our reach, we get more diversity than ever before.
STUDENT LIFE
Despite the intense study load, extracurricular activities in Mikkeli never cease to be lively. Apart from attending annual events hosted by the Probba Board, such as the Ribbon Skate , Mikkeli Boat Trip , Orientation Week , and Grand Annual Ball , students enjoy singing out traditional songs at Nesu-Probba’s sitz parties , gathering up for board games in the board game club , recharging their energy by FC Probba's futsal, exploring the beauty of Finnish winter during SkiBBA's skiing trip
Ganos, or shouting "Oi Mikkeli!" enthusiastically (and proudly) every mid-week at Pentti Bar - just to name a few student clubs. Nature in Mikkeli never fails any Babas; winter provides a wonderful opportunity for skiing, ice-skating, or the very "Finnish" ice swimming, while the lovely summer makes walks in the woods, sports at Pankalampi beach, and long-distance cycling very tempting.
BABAS ALUMNI
As Babas graduate and continue their life everywhere in the world, many still come back to Mikkeli to reminisce about the good old days they once shared with their friends. Mikkeli Mafia became an honorary title granted to the graduates who have a strong connection with Mikkeli's alumni community.
"You can meet Mikkeli alumni anywhere on this vast Earth", a professor teaching this programme for years once said. "I met this guy when I was in a remote area in this farfetched country, whom I found very familiar. I asked him, “Are you a Mikkeli graduate?", and do you know what he said? 'Oi Mikkeli!' - in the middle of nowhere!" Whether you’re a future Baba, current student, or alumnus, you’re always part of the Probba family.
A new wind is blowing on our campus with the arrival of the next generation - Baba 25s. Always remember, our dear fuksis, that we are ready to welcome you all with a warm heart and wide-open arms. Come write your chapter in the story of Mikkeli.
Aalto University Student Union
As a student of Aalto, Aalto University Student Union, AYY, is your student union. AYY brings together about 17,000 students of arts, design, business and technology. We work to ensure the well-being of all our members and we want to develop teaching at Aalto and the best student life in the world.
As a member of AYY, you are entitled to numerous student union services and student benefits both locally and throughout Finland. AYY offers several services for its members, such as affordable student housing, rental facilities, and advocacy. As a student of Aalto, you can also participate in activities and events organised by AYY and over 200 associations within the Student Union.
AYY in Figures
• More than 17,000 members
• Approximately 200 organisations and associations
• Approximately 2,700 student apartments
• Nearly 50 employees
• 10 full-time board members
• Approximately 500 volunteers
Communication Channels
You can find comprehensive information about all AYY’s services and opportunities at ayy.fi. We compile all current information concerning students in the weekly newsletter published by email on Mondays.
AYY owns 2700 student apartments and offers home for over 3400 residents. Apartments are located in Otaniemi and Leppävaara in Espoo and in various parts of Helsinki. Living in AYY’s apartments requires AYY membership and a valid right of residence to AYY apartments.
AYY has single room apartments, studios, two room apartments and bigger apartments. Single room apartments are offered primarily to new students and exchange students. All the apartments are unfurnished, and rent includes internet and water. Laundry room and sauna slots are extra service for free.
You can browse and search for AYY’s housing through the Domo system: domo.ayy.fi. You can read more detailed application instructions on AYY’s Housing website. As a student, you can also apply housing from the Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (HOAS).
Advocacy and interest representation
AYY represents students’ interests and rights on university level and national level, making sure students are being heard in the society! You can take advantage of AYY’s advocacy services, for example, if your exam results are late or you may get in touch with an
equity officer if you encounter any type of harassment. As a member of AYY, you can apply for administration as a student representative and influence the decisions made at the university.
AYY’s highest decision-making body is the Representative Council (RepCo), which is elected by vote. In the elections, all AYY members can vote and run as candidates. The next Representative Council elections will be held this fall. Members of the Representative Council decide on the goals and policies of the Student Union.
Student culture
Volunteering, association activities and diverse events are an essential part of Aalto student culture and the Aalto community. The highlights of the year include Wappu and Orientation week events, annual ball, Shrovetide celebrations and many other events.
In addition to the Student Union, events are organised by volunteers who work in sections and committees. AYY has five sections: Community Section Aava, Campus Section, Teekkari (Technical Student) Section, Museum Section, and Advocacy Management Group (more commonly known as EduJory). The call for volunteers will open in late autumn. Information on the call will be published in AYY’s communication channels.
In addition, AYY has more than 200 associations that organise activities in the fields of sports, music, games, and other hobbies. New students are always welcome to join association activities, and
AYY offers help, support, and advice for the establishment of associations and their activities. Keep an open mind for different opportunities and get to know the associations in upcoming events!
The Museum of Student Life has expanded its exhibition and activities to cover the student cultures of the entire Aalto community - technology, business and arts. In addition to technology students’ culture, the museum now also presents the history and present of KY - Aalto University Business Students and TOKYO, Students of Art, Design and Architecture. In addition, AYY’s art collection will also be presented in the exhibition collections. The museum is located at Jämeräntaival 3A.
Rental facilities
In addition to housing, AYY has numerous saunas, event venues and recreational facilities that members can rent. Some facilities are free of charge. AYY also rents a van.
Scholarships and project grants
You can apply for a project grant from AYY or the TTE-Fund for a project organised by a group of friends or an association. You can also apply for scholarships awarded by AYY.
Student benefits
You will receive a digital or plastic student card to prove your student status (card delivered by Frank). By showing your student status, you are entitled to hundreds of benefits from 1 Aug onwards, including Kela, Matkahuolto and VR, as well as to student lunch discount in student restaurants. You are also entitled to student discount in public transport in the metropolitan area if you live in the HSL area and have updated your student status in your travel card at the HSL service point or activated the student discount in your HSL-app. You can find the list of all benefits and discounts available with the student card on Frank’s website at frank.fi.
The digital student card Frank App is an official student ID, which you can download and activate starting on 1 Aug once you have enrolled for attendance at the university and paid AYY’s membership fee. You can check the prices of other card options on Frank’s website. You can also add an ISIC license to both digital and plastic student cards. More information on different student cards can be found on Frank’s website at frank.fi.
If you have chosen the plastic student card, please remember to pick up the academic year tag (aka. sticker) for your card from AYY’s service point! At the same time, you can also pick up a free Design Notebook and a badge.
Greetings from Aalto University Student Union!
A warm welcome to Aalto University and especially to your Student Union AYY.
Student life is a matter close to our hearts, and we at AYY are working hard to ensure that you can experience the best student life in the world! Our goal is to ensure that every student enjoys a safe and supportive environment during their studies.
A new open world full of great opportunities is now in front of you. We encourage you bravely jump into the unknown – to learn, to discover, to explore and above all to enjoy your time at Aalto. Challenges are part of life and finding your own path can be challenging at times. So don’t hesitate to contact us as we are here to support you with any problems you may have.
See you on campus!
AYY board ’25
AYY. AYY enables and faciliates many student activites, often on campus in Otaniemi. IMAGE: MIKAEL STENMAN
Unforgettable moments, new friends and valuable skills. From experiencing KY’s legendary Wappu traditions to dancing the night away at the Annual Ball - it’s all made possible by KY’s amazing volunteers. Without the various activities they organise, there would be no KY. And without mursus and marsus like you, KY would have no future. Next, you’ll be introduced to our amazing associations and one-of-a-kind volunteering opportunities. Turn the page and join the fun! ö ö ö
IMAGE: AHTI BRUMMER
Subcommittees
KY’s three subcommittees are at the heart of our community. In addition to bringing people together through organising events for the whole KY, all of the three subcommittees have their own traditions and tight communities. Many former members look back at their subcommittee years with great fondness as friendships formed in subcommittees last for lifetimes.
KUJ, SUB OR NESU? Joining a Subcommittee and their events is a great way to make new friends and lasting memories. IMAGE: NESU-KY
KUJ
KUJ , KUJ, more formally Kulttuurijaosto, is the Cultural Subcommittee of KY. For decades, KUJ has ensured that KY students get their fair share of parties and events— and will continue to do so for many years to come. The most notable events KUJ organises include parties like Sillis, Club Lagoon, and many more. In September, KUJ will welcome you to the student community at Mursujaiset, a 24-hour ordeal for new students— for which you should already brace yourself. Along with organising traditional KY events, KUJ is responsible for the dol-
lar-green overalls. You can spot KUJ members by their fur-collared overalls.
KUJ forms a tight-knit community where former board members often remain active even years after graduation. As a member of KUJ, you become part of something much larger than just student life—you’ll find yourself at the heart of student culture. The door opens once, and only once—so, Mursu, choose wisely.
ö Instagram @kuj.ry
ö Facebook @KUJry
ö Website kuj.fi
WAPPU IS WET. KUJ 2025 members taking a traditional dip at the Manta statue on Wappu. IMAGE: PETTERI PYNNÖNEN
KY-SUB
KY-Sub , KY's International Subcommittee, is the newest and liveliest subcommittee on a mission to integrate exchange and international students into Finnish student culture. With events ranging from epic theme parties like Around the World Sitz and Road to Wappu to more laid-back hangouts like ice skating, KY-Sub is always up to something. Plus, don't forget our memorable Lapland and cottage trips for exchange students, or the always wild Mursulaiva for all new students!
Whether you dream of an international career and want to improve your cross-cultural skills, or simply wish to meet and make friends from all over the world, KY-Sub is the place to be! By joining Sub, you'll become part of an ever-growing, loving family that provides loads of support, long-lasting close relationships, and incredible memories from both public and internal events.
ö Instagram @ky_sub ö Facebook @KYSub
INTERNATIONAL LOVE. KY-Sub 2025 members posing at their traditional international cottage trip. IMAGE: KY-SUB
NESU-KY
NESU-KY, the Association of Nordic Economics Students’ Union at KY, is the largest of the three subcommittees. Our main responsibility is preserving KY’s sitz culture, and our first sitz party of the semesterHarkkasitsit - is something you don’t want to miss! Our event portfolio also includes career events held in cooperation with future employers, as well as many exclusive events for our members. You might have also heard of our legendary Wappu Terrace! Each fall we warmly welcome tens of Mursus to join
us. You can recognise our members from the NESU letters and names that embellish our overalls. Once you join NESU-KY, you become part of a tight knit Nesu family that grants you unforgettable experiences for the rest of your studies. Our active alumni are also a frequent sight at our events.
ö Instagram @nesu_ky
ö Facebook @NESUKY
THE ROAD IS CLOSED. NESU-KY members posing at their Wappu Terrace event. IMAGE: JADE JÄPPINEN
Committees
KY has four committees that are all led by members of the KY Office. Their responsibilities range from creating student culture and wellbeing to training our tutors and fostering master’s students. These committees also play a vital role in ensuring that all new students have a smooth landing into KY life!
KUVA CULTURE
KY’s calendar is filled with events to bring students together, strengthen our community, and create unforgettable memories. Behind many of these amazing events, from pub crawls and lauluiltas to the iconic Wappu Parade, is KY’s very own Cultural Committee, KUVA . KUVA’s mission is to preserve and promote KY’s unique student culture, always with great energy and in great company.
At the heart of the KY spirit, KUVA offers its members the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in student culture and make new acquaintances from the Aalto community. With strong teamwork and an enthusiastic group of friends, KUVA brings these events to life so that every KY member can enjoy a rich and lively student experience.
LIHY
SPORTS AND WELLBEING
Need some balance in your life alongside all the partying and studying? The Sports and Wellbeing Committee LiHy can help you with that! To maintain a good spirit at KY, LiHy organises a wide range of events to support students' wellbeing and make the most of student life. Our events vary from cake buffets and chilling with dogs to multidisciplinary adventure-packed sports days and hiking trips to the beautiful Lapland. The members of the most energetic committee of KY can be recognised from their sporty and striped Adidas jackets. LiHy's goal is to support students' wellbeing - and of course, to have fun and feel good at the same time!
TC '25 MC '25
MC MASTERS’ STUDENTS
Who says student life has to slow down once you begin your master’s studies? The Master’s Committee, MC , is here to make sure your final years at university are anything but dull!
MC organises events where every master’s student or like-minded person can come to enjoy and meet people across all different majors. Whether it’s a career event, a summer boat party, or maybe a sparkling song night, there’s always something interesting to do and new people to meet. Even if you're just getting started with volunteering or returning for one last round of KY fun, our committee comprises a mix of seasoned actives and enthusiastic newcomers.
TC TUTORING
A mursu’s, marsu’s or exchange student’s first connection to KY and uni life is their very own tutor, and behind it all is the Tutor Committee, TC. TC recruits and trains the tutors who guide new students through orientation and into the world of unforgettable student life. The goal is to help tutors create a welcoming, fun and safe environment where new students can make friends and find their place in our community. TC also organises fun events for tutors like Tutor Cottage and Tutorlauluilta.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the scenes of orientation or want to relive it once more while giving back, TC might just be the place for you.
LiHy organises an annual Autumn Hike surrounded by northern scenery. IMAGE: LIHY
Clubs
KY has dozens of different associations that offer a wide variety of events to attend in your free time! Just remember, our clubs are more than they might seem, so be sure to get to know them better during orientation. You can find all the clubs also at ky.fi/clubs. If new ones are founded, they will be added to the website as well. In addition to all these associations, remember to check out all the ones operating under AYY!
TRY OUT DIFFERENT THINGS. KY’s Clubs provide endless fun, and for example amazing brunch. IMAGE: BREKY
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
AALTO COCKTAIL
Aalto Cocktail was founded in 2011 with a simple mission: to bring an alternative to vodka and beer served at your average student affair. We host a variety of events, most notably cocktail workshops where regardless of your level of skill, you get to craft your own cocktails with our guidance. Our clubroom has a great selection of tools, spirits, syrups and everything else necessary for delicious cocktails. We also organise a monthly Members’ Night every first Thursday. In addition to our board, the club functions with the aid of our active members who help organise events and keep our clubroom in tip-top shape.
ö Instagram aaltococktail
ö Telegram @aaltococktailevents
ö Website aaltococktail.com
BACCUS
Baccus is Aalto University’s wine club, representing people interested in learning about wine, drinking wine, and most importantly, having fun while doing so. We organise tastings with a wide range of themes for both people just starting to learn about wine and experienced wine enthusiasts. Additionally, we organise an annual wine trip, usually to a European wine country.
We also have other annual events such as “Introtasting” (where you can learn more about us) and “Sparkling Night”, a champagne tasting around Wappu. To participate in our events or apply for a board position, no prior knowledge of wine is required!
ö Instagram @viinikerhobaccus
BREKY
Strawberries, mimosas and croissants. It’s more than food, it’s the moments we make, With laughter and smiles, there’s no mistake. Whether it’s casual or a special affair, Brunch with friends is beyond compare.
KY’s own brunch club BreKY is where food meets connection. We host fun, relaxed brunch events that bring everyone together to enjoy delicious food and great conversation. We also spend time together with the board to plan future get-togethers, brainstorm ideas, and try new places around Helsinki. Whether it’s a casual meeting or an event, it’s all about creating moments where everyone feels welcome, heard, and a little closer to each other. We would love you to join us this fall at our info session and our brunch events.
ö Instagram breky.ry
ö TikTok breky.ry
KYLLÄ OLUELLE
KYllä Oluelle is a laid-back beer society founded in 2014. Our mission is to create a better beer culture among all Aalto students and show the versatile world of beer to all interested. We host multiple events during the year, such as beer tastings, UCL-nights, Oktoberfest, Barventures and the somewhat traditional Post-Manta Party on Wappu Eve. Most importantly, we create our own beer for Wappu every year in collaboration with a local brewery.
We are searching for new board members every autumn. Whether you are a seasoned beer enthusiast or new to beer, you are more than welcome to come to our events and apply to be a part of our board.
ö Instagram @oluelle
WHISKY
WhisKY is a student club for business and other AYY students. We organise a variety of events, including monthly whisky tastings, casual hangouts, and visits to distilleries.
Everyone’s welcome, even if you’ve never tasted whisky before! Our events are relaxed and held primarily in English. You can become a member to get discounts and early access to event tickets. Each autumn, we also look for new board members, so if you’ve ever dreamed of hosting your own whisky tasting, apply to join the board!
The easiest way to get involved is to follow us on social media, and join one of our events.
ö Instagram @viskikerhowhisky
MUSIC
AKYSTIC
Akystic is a unique cover band consisting mostly of students and alumni of KY. We cover a large variety of genres and styles ranging from acoustic pieces to the newest pop tracks, without forgetting the evergreen rock’n’roll hits. Our members
possess broad experience and knowledge in music, each having years of performing experience. We do numerous gigs yearly, varying from small acoustic gigs to student parties with audiences of hundreds, even thousands of people.
We hold our auditions every autumn. If you love music and performing, make sure you don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of an amazing group!
ö Instagram @akysticmusic
ö Facebook aKYstic
ö E-mail akystic@ky.fi
ö Website akystic.com
BOSTON PROMENADE
Boston Promenade has originated from Aalto University’s School of Business and is a big band consisting of approximately 25 members. It has been entertaining party people since 1964 – so this year, the band celebrates its 60th anniversary.
In addition to performing at parties, Boston performs annually at numerous private events and also occasionally around the world. In addition to big-band music, Bos-
ton’s repertoire consists of jazz, soul, rock, and funk. You can find us on
ö Instagram @bostonpromenade
ö Facebook Boston Promenade
ö E-mail pj@bostonpromenade.com
KYL
KYL (Kauppakorkeakoulun Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat) is the oldest active KY club that has changed the notion of what male choir singing is about. We seek male-voice singers. With us, your vocal cords will produce music ranging from Sibelius to Taylor Swift. You’ll also get to sing brand new songs written for our choir, while performing in Musiikkitalo and top concert halls from Helsinki to Brazil. Our main language is Finnish, however, we welcome everyone into our choir regardless of one's first language. We value good attitude over strong musical background. Join us, grow as a performer, and gain lifelong brotherhood!
ö Instagram @kylchoir
ö E-mail kyl@kyl.fi
ö Website kyl.fi
KYN
The female choir KYN, established in 1981, is a bright and versatile female voice choir. Members are either students or young women working in different fields. KYN has always made music with ambition, passion, and a creative angle. KYN’s musical strength lies in its expressiveness, rhythmic competence, and unique repertoire. KYN has played a pioneering role in combining a choir with a jazz band and cooperating with professional musicians. In 2023 at the Grand Prix of Nations Norrköping KYN won the Grand Prix in the “Folklore with accompaniment” category and received a gold medal in the “Jazz, Pop, Show” category. KYN is ranked as number
8 on INTERKULTUR’s list of female choirs. In the last two years KYN has published its 10th album, From the Shadows (Varjoista), and represented Finland in EBU’s Let The Peoples Sing Choral Competition.
ö Instagram @kynchoir
ö Facebook @kynchoir
ö Website kyn.fi
PTNKY
PTNKY is all about the joys of life, decadence and hedonism. And of course petanque. PTNKY was founded in the aftermaths of the Helsinki Olympics and ever since it has been spicing up the student life scene of Helsinki metropolitan area. This organisation was out of action for decades but it was resurrected in 2016.
PTNKY doesn’t tolerate discrimination, so our parties have no boundaries about which university you go to, or if you even are a student. Come and witness. Viva la petanque!
ö Instagram @ptnky
ö Facebook PetanKY
ö Website ptnky.fi
SPORTS
A!DVENTURES
A!dventures is for everyone who enjoys being active. We do everything from skydiving and orienteering to just heading outdoors for a hike. We bring together business, technology, and arts students in our events.
We participate together in various sporting events such as the Jukola Relay, the biggest orienteering relay event in the world. We also organise multiple events where we try out new sports like bubble football and lasershooting.
Whether you are a couch potato or an experienced marathoner, we are the club for you!
ö Instagram @aaltoadventures
AALTO PREDATORS
Aalto Predators (Aalto-yliopiston amerikkalaisen jalkapallon seura ry) is an american football and cheerleading association. Our association includes a football team for men called Aalto Predators, a football team for women called Aalto Aliens and a cheerleading squad called APC Foxes.
Predators compete against other universities in the Finnish College Football League and APC Foxes perform awesome halftime shows during Predators home games and in other events.
If you have any interest towards American football, cheerleading or both, we welcome both rookies and professionals in our teams!
Running f****ng sucks… alone. That’s why ARC was founded, to create a community around social running. We organise different kinds of running events, starting from midweek and collaboration runs to bigger events like our ARC HALF.
In our runs, we give students the opportunity to close their laptop, lace their shoes and join us on a chill social run. Our runs with varied pace groups and a welcoming atmosphere make it easy for runners of all levels to get inspired for a social run.
Keep up with us on Instagram and just show up in running shoes!
ö Instagram @aaltorunningclub
ENERKY
EnerKY is a club that organises low-threshold sports events and tryouts for KY members. These low-cost events inspire business students to try new ways of exercising, moving and having fun in great company: past events have included e.g. bouldering, paintball and bubble football! The club isn't only for top-level athletes but for anyone who wants to try something new and at the same time enjoy the spirit of this energetic and inventive group or create their fellow students opportunities to move. Are you ready to feel EnerKY?
ö Instagram @enerkyofficial ö Facebook @EnerKY
FBC-KY
FBC-KY, also known as “The Snakes” is Aalto University Business Students’ floorball club. We aim to offer an affordable way for students to continue playing floorball and balancing student life. The team holds weekly practices on Sunday evenings at Otahalli, and all KY members are welcome to participate for a small seasonal fee. Some team members have played floorball for their entire youth and others have only started in the university, so a sporty mentality is all you need to fit in.
If you wish to join, come to the open practices in the fall!
ö Facebook @floorballclubky
ö Instagram @fbc_ky
FC KISSAT
FC Kissat is a football club for female students at Aalto University. Our goal is good exercise and most importantly a fun time playing, and we are open to players of all levels. We have members from mursus and phuksis to the recently graduated, all with different football experience but a mutual
passion. FC Kissat welcomes all Aalto University female students to come and join! Exchange students are also warmly welcomed, even for short exchange periods.
We have practices once a week, in winter we play futsal inside and in summer football outdoors in Espoo. We also participate in the Helsinki hobby league throughout the year as well as in tournaments like the legendary Kala joki Beachfutis . Come alone or with a friend to play with us!
ö Facebook @fckissat
ö Facebook group FC Kissat
ö E-mail fckissat@gmail.com
HERNESAAREN NÄÄDÄT
Näädät is the most successful collegiate ice hockey team in Finland and one of Aalto BIZ’s most traditional sports clubs. We play in Division 3 of the Finnish Ice Hockey Association and compete in the new university hockey league in Finland, called FCAA.
Whether you're a seasoned player or just a fan of the game, Näädät offers unforgettable experiences, great friendships, and exciting hockey events. Everyone's welcome to join our community—no previous experience needed!
ö Facebook @naadathockey
ö Instagram @naadathockey
ö E-mail office@naadat.hockey
KYPPENDALES
KYppendales is KY’s own performing dance group that can be found starting the parties on stage, training for gigs at Otaniemi or just having fun together. Our members come from KY, AYY, and even HY and Hanken with varying dance backgrounds ranging from commercial and street styles to ballet and gymnastics. We train up to three times a week, make our own choreographies and provide the audiences with amazing performances at events such as Annual Balls, af-
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY. KYppendales performs at many different KY events. IMAGE: KYPPENDALES
ter-parties and so on. Come dance together with us at our Open Dance Practices (where we also recruit new members) and the low threshold party: (O)saispa lattialla!
ö Facebook @kyppendales
ö Instagram @kyppendales
ö Tiktok @kyppendales
KY-SLICE
FORE! Golf is a very popular sport in the business world and with its over 40 years
of history, KY’s own golf club KY-Slice is one of the most traditional clubs KY has to offer. The goal is to provide opportunities to play golf at student-friendly prices. KY-Slice arranges various events throughout the year, from green card courses for beginners to tournaments for more experienced players. Although golf is what brings the club members together, don’t take it too seriously — the main purpose of the events is to have fun and meet new friends.
KY-Slice’s events are open for all students. Come to the info evening this fall!
AFTERSKI. KY-SKI takes care of you inbetween the slopes. IMAGE: KY-SKI
ö Instagram @kyslice1984
ö Facebook @kyslice1984
ö Telegram https://t.me/kyslice
KY-SKI
KY-Ski (est. 1975) is one of the oldest student clubs at Aalto University School of Business and is celebrating its 50th anniversary bigger than eva before! Each year, we organise skiing and surfing related trips and events from Bad Gastein to Costa da Caparica.
Our absolute go-to event is KAA(M)OS, where we travel to Levi on the legendary Mörköjuna, for a trip that every KY member has to experience at least once… Sounds good? Follow our socials and attend our info evening to find out more information about our upcoming events and board recruitment!
ö Instagram @kyski1975
ö Telegram @kyski1975
ö Website kyski.fi
KY-SAIL
KY-Sail is the sailing club of Aalto University's School of Business. Our mission is to spread the sailing culture in all its forms by organising various sailing-related activities throughout the year.
We are best known for our annual sailing trip to the Mediterranean, which is a twoweek shebang with about 100 students. We also host the largest and the most memorable crayfish party of the year in October. To end the academic year and start the summer in style, we organise Summer Cruise, a big (galeas) boat party in front of the shores of Helsinki. We also host sailing days that offer opportunities to learn the basics of our beloved sport!
ö Instagram @kysail
ö Website kysail.fi
KY-SWIM
KY-Swim is the official swim club of KY. We host swim practices, water sports events and playful competitions that offer students the chance to improve their skills, stay active and connect with like-minded peers. Our activities center around community, wellbeing and having fun.
Our goal is to make swimming and water sports accessible and enjoyable for everyone. You don’t have to be an experienced swimmer to join. We want to encourage students to try a new sport as well as provide an environment to continue a beloved hobby. Come meet us at our INFO night to learn more about our club and how you can apply for the board.
ö Instagram @kyswimclub
ö Website ky-swim.webnode.fi
KYSSI
KYssi is KY’s own racket sports club that organises the wildest tournaments AND afterparties for students. Our mission is to spread the joy of racket sports by bringing people together in a fun and relaxed setting.
Our flagship events are Marraskuun mailakarkelot, Wappelit and KYssi After Exams. All our events include a tournament of a certain racket ball game, a costume contest and of course an afterparty. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to have fun alongside light exercise, you’re welcome as you are!
Sounds like a grand slam? Come to our info night to hear more and apply for our board. LØVE. KYSSI
ö Instagram kyssiofficial
ö Facebook kyssi4lyfe
KY UNITED
KY United is KY’s very own football club playing in the 5th division and Suomen Cup. We aim to create a possibility for students to continue playing football competitively, yet in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We also organise weekly open practices, where everyone is welcome regardless of experience. These practices are free of charge and offer an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded students, joining a community that is enjoying the beautiful game together. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram group chat, where you’ll get all the latest information on tryouts, team applications and weekly open practices!
ö Instagram @kyutd ö Telegram t.me/kyunited
TIKKY
180! TikKy is KY's own darts club that gathers people around the king and queen of bar games, darts. Since the beginning of 2024, KY students have enjoyed the atmosphere of British pubs, complete with cold beverages and intense battles with friends by the dartboard.
We organise various events ranging from tournament-focused Darts Nights and KY Darts Championships to more relaxed checkpoints and collaborations. Everyone is welcome to our events, regardless of any prior experience.
Want to have fun with darts and channel your inner Luke Littler? See you by the dartboards!
ö Instagram @tikky_2024
OTHERS
AALTO DEBATING SOCIETY
Aalto Debating Society (ADS) organises weekly debates aimed at improving people's
skills in public speaking and argumentation. Practice sessions are open to anyone, regardless of your level of experience. We offer high-quality training and workshops, along with great debates with speakers from various backgrounds.
ADS is also constantly practicing for and has students compete in university debating tournaments abroad, such as the European and World University Debating Championships. This fall we are also hosting the 2025 Nordic Open!
ö Telegram @ads_hds_announcements
AALTOES
Aalto Entrepreneurship Society (Aaltoes) is the most prominent and most active studentrun entrepreneurship society in Europe. Our mission today is being the world’s best community and growth platform, especially for personal development and reaching entrepreneurial-minded people.
Aaltoes was founded in 2009 by Aalto University students and has since changed the attitude towards entrepreneurship, developed Slush to the scale it is nowadays, implemented world-class concepts and Europe’s most significant events.
As a member of Aaltoes, you will challenge yourself personally and at the team level. You will surround yourself with future doers, network with national and international talents, visit Silicon Valley and China startup hubs – without forgetting high-quality career development.
ö Instagram @aaltoes
ö Facebook @aaltoes
ö Telegram @aaltoes
ö Website aaltoes.com
AALTO INVESTMENT CLUB
Aalto Investment Club is a student association that creates investing-related events,
concepts and social media content. At our events, students learn from top professionals and hear about the latest global trends — all while enjoying good food with friends.
We aim to provide a relaxed and inclusive space to learn, so no prior knowledge is needed. We simplify complex financial terms to make investing more accessible and embrace diversity in everything we do. We organise excursions, speaker events as well as more casual events for our AIC Community!
ö Instagram @aaltoinvestment
ö LinkedIn Aalto Investment Club
ö Telegram @aaltoinvestmentclub
ö Website aaltoinvestmentclub.com
AALTO PRIVATE EQUITY CLUB
Aalto Private Equity Club (AaltoPEC) is a student association focused on private equity
and venture capital. Throughout the year, we host a broad range of events such as company excursions, panel discussions and networking dinners where students can connect with industry professionals and learn about the field. With a variety of event formats, there’s something for all students regardless of their major or year of study. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and an interest in private equity and venture capital.
We look forward to seeing you at our events!
ö Instagram @aaltopec
ö LinkedIn @aaltopec
ö Telegram @aaltopec
ö Website aaltopec.fi
AALTO SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
Aalto Sustainability Club (ASC) is a student association committed to spreading
KY UNITED. Everyone is welcome to KY United's open football practice. IMAGE: KY UNITED
awareness of sustainability issues and inspiring action across the Aalto community. ASC provides a platform for members and interested participants to enjoy and engage in events, gain new knowledge, and create networks with other students and professionals. We organise engaging events like company visits, panel discussions, movie nights, cookouts, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned sustainability enthusiast
or just curious to learn more, there's a place for you! Everyone is welcome to join, no matter your background or experience.
ö Instagram @aaltosustainabilityclub
ö Website aaltosustainabilityclub.com
ö Telegram t.me/+NhFf0EjMWLw5MTRk
KY-BEPPO
Heittäkää! KY-Beppo is KY’s very own beer pong club and one of the newest additions to the community.
Our events include proper beer pong tournaments as well as other more laid-back events with a KY-Beppo twist. The events are open to everyone as no proper skills are required, so whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, our events are the perfect way to relax, meet new people, and experience student life at its most fun.
We’ll be active during the orientation week, so feel free to visit our checkpoints and if you’re lucky enough you might even be able to get to try our famous BeBooli.
ö Instagram @ky_beppo
ö Facebook @KyBeppo
KYMPPI
Kymppi, taking care of aviation culture and keeping the party going since 2008. Our most traditional events include the famous pub crawl Kymppisuora, which takes place every Wappu, the shot rally Power Hour and Uusi Nousu during the Annual Ball Week. Other events from the past include Jokeriappro, movie nights, sitz parties, cottage trips, and wine tastings.
We officially accept new members during the fall but you are welcome to join our events at any point of the year. By joining you can make sure to not miss out on the fun! You can meet our crew members for example during the Orientation Week and throughout the year at sitz parties, pub crawls, and other student events. Spot the hat and come and say hi!
ö Instagram @ky_mppi
ö Facebook Kymppi
ö E-mail kymppi@ky.fi
KY-POLITICS
Ky Politics Club (KY-Politics) is a student association that aims to bring the world of politics closer to the student community by organising events, panels, and excursions featuring prominent politicians, analysts, and relevant topics. Our mission is to lower the bar for students aspiring to be involved in politics via a non-partisan way, which is why those with no prior experience in politics are especially welcome to our events. If you are interested in getting your voice more thoroughly heard in the democratic process or want to deep-dive into the way society is set up, we are here for you.
ö Instagram @kypoliticsclub
ö Telegram @kypoliticsclub
ö LinkedIn @ky-politics
ö Website kypolitics.fi
KY-SPEKSI
Having turned 40 this year, KY-Speksi is one of KY's most traditional clubs. Speksi is an improv musical which combines music, dancing and improv in a unique way, while telling meaningful and hilarious stories.
While the show is centered around characters and a story, the audience may participate at any time by yelling "Omstart!", to see a part of the scene re-played through improvisation. Come try this during our shows in January, either in Helsinki or Mikkeli!
We'll be recruiting actors, dancers, musicians as well as choreographers, costume designers and event organisers and more in September, so stay tuned!
ö Instagram @kyspeksi
ö TikTok @kyspeksi
ö Email speksi@ky.fi
ö Website kyspeksi.net
KY-VEGAS
KY-Vegas is KY’s only true card game club, offering a laid-back environment for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Each year, we organise Texas hold ’em tournaments and other exciting events. Grab your non-reflective sunglasses and perfect your poker face to compete for fantastic prizes! Even if you’re not a card game aficionado, everyone is welcome to join our events, socialize, and enjoy great company.
ö Instagram @ky-vegas
TIKELO
Tikelo (Tiistai-keskiviikkoelokuvat) is KY’s own movie club and one of its oldest, dating back to 1965. We host laidback and affordable movie nights, ensuring that both the film and the overall experience are of high quality. Our movie selection is diverse, and as a member of Tikelo, you can help decide which films are shown.
Whether you are a casual movie enjoyer or a seasoned film connoisseur, you are more than welcome to come to our events or join our board!
ö Instagram @tikelo1965
ö Telegram t.me/tikelo1965
WOMEN'S CAREER SOCIETY
Women’s Career Society is an association that inspires young women to find a career path and unites like-minded students to build a wide network. Completely student-driven, the association is run by business-minded students from both Aalto University and Hanken School of Economics.
The main goal of WCS is to close the gender gap in specialist and leadership positions by empowering, inspiring and uniting students and professionals.
We organise a variety of empowering events, like workshops, panel discussions and afterworks. Each year we also run an annual mentorship program that connects students to professionals to help shape their careers.
OMSTART! "KY-Speksi 2024: Oikeuden Nyrkky" told the epic battle between Kapteeni Kylteri (left) and Tohtori Teekkari (right). IMAGES: ILKKA NISSILÄ
Subject Clubs
Subject clubs represent the wide range of majors taught at the School of Business. Each study program has its own subject club that organises social events and fosters close connections with their respective faculty. The subject clubs also play a big role in familiarizing students with career opportunities through organising company excursions. All students are welcome to join subject club events - no matter what they study!
AALTO ACCOUNTING
Aalto Accounting is an active and large student association for accounting students at Aalto University. We connect students, the Department of Accounting, and the corporate world through career nights, after exams, sports events, and the legendary Laskissitsit. Our goal is to support your studies, foster professional growth, promote student well-being, and build bridges to working life.
ö Instagram @aaltoaccounting
ö Jodel @ky-accounting
AALTO BUSINESS LAW
Aalto Business Law is a subject club for business law students and those interested in business law. Aalto Business Law brings together business law students, protects its members’ interests and study opportunities as well as improves members’ relations to future employers. With our partners, we will offer a great selection of events, eg. excursions, career info evening, Christmas party, events for Mursus and much more!
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ö Instagram @aaltobusinesslaw
ö Facebook @aaltobusinesslaw
ö TikTok @aaltobusinesslaw
ö LinkedIn @aaltobizlaw
ö Telegram @aaltobizlaw
ö Website aaltobusinesslaw.fi
AALTO BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Aalto BT is the subject club for all Information and Service Management and Business Analytics students at Aalto University, welcoming everyone who is interested in technology-driven business. We work together with the ISM department faculty to make sure students’ voices are heard at the university, and our partner companies to ensure employers are aware of the value of our students and know how to recruit them.
ö Instagram @aaltobt
ö Website aaltobt.fi to receive member-only information from our newsletter!
AALTO ECONOMICS
Aalto Economics is the subject club for those studying economics as well as economics-minded students in Aalto Univer-
sity. AE functions as a messenger between economics students and the Department of Economics, and provides students with opportunities and support in the corporate world. We also organise a wide range of social events, such as our casual “Beerconomics” hangouts, Sitz-parties and an annual study trip.
AE is committed to fostering a warm and welcoming community of econ students. Follow us on social media to get involved!
ö Instagram @aalto_economics
ö LinkedIn Aalto Economics
ö Telegram Economics at Aalto (link in Instagram bio)
ö Website aaltoeconomics.fi
AALTO FINANCE
Aalto Finance is a student organisation for finance-interested students. We represent both finance majors as well as all students interested in finance. Our core mission is to connect four key stakeholders: students, alumni, partner companies, and the Faculty of Finance.
We provide opportunities for students to get to know each other, connect with the faculty, and develop networks with people working in related industries.
ö Instagram @aaltofinance
ö Facebook @Aalto.Finance
ö LinkedIn @aaltofinance
ö Telegram @AaltoFinance
ö Website aalto.finance.fi
AALTO MANAGEMENT
Aalto Management (MGT) is the subject club for those interested in strategy, people management, international business, and sustainability. We support student interests, foster professional development, and connect members with faculty, employers, and peers through professional events like excursions, case nights, and the Nest workshops as well as social events like the Boat Party and Annual Ball.
ö Instagram @aaltomanagement
ö Facebook @aaltomanagement
ö Linkedin @aaltomanagement
ö Website aaltomanagement.org
AALTO MARKETING SOCIETY
Aalto Marketing Society (AMS) is the subject club for marketing-minded students that brings together students, alumni, companies, and the faculty. Each year, we organise a wide range of events – from company excursions and After Exams to Song Nights and our Annual Ball.
Our mission is to raise the appreciation of marketing and provide a welcoming community, where every student can grow on their own unique path.
ö Social media @aaltomarketingsociety
ö Website aaltomarketingsociety.com
AMS. Aalto Marketing Society represenxts all marketing-minded students at Aalto University.
IMAGE: AMS
AALTO BUSINESS LAW. Aalto Business Law board represents business law students. IMAGE: AALTO BUSINESS LAW
CEMS CLUB HELSINKI
CEMS is a global alliance of leading business schools and companies offering the highly ranked CEMS MIM, a truly international management degree. CEMS Club Helsinki brings together Global Management students, addon minors, and exchange students from 30+ partner schools. We organise social, corporate, and alumni events with strong company partnerships — perfect for networking, gaining skills, and having fun.
IDBM Klubi: Mix business, technology and design students together and you get IDBM, — a Master’s program that aims to tackle wicked problems (think climate change, sustainability, education... the list is endless!). We want to work on things that matter, and feel like we’re contributing to change. This is why we work with a lot of real clients to solve their problems with our design thinking aided problem solving skills.
ö Social Media @idbmklubi ö Email hello@idbmklubi.com
Annual Ball Committee
KY’s Annual Ball, known for its glamour and elegance, is the crown jewel of KY’s Annual Ball Week. Each year, the chosen Annual Ball Committee adds a unique personal touch in creating the event, ensuring that the event remains both traditional and refreshingly distinct.
KY’s Annual Ball is the single most glamorous event of the year and the highlight of the Annual Ball week, held between the end of February and the beginning of March. The event cherishes KY’s centennial history and celebrates our strong community and its members.
The Annual Ball is organised by the Annual Ball Committee , which is chosen during the autumn. The committee is open to everyone regardless of their academic year or KY background. Usually, the committee consists of 7–9 members who all have different responsibilities, including the Chair. Responsibilities include, for example, catering, programme, invitations, corporate relations, and communications. Being part of the committee is an amazing opportunity to use your creativity and shape one of KY’s most prestigious traditions. It’s a half-year project but the memories last a lifetime.
While the Annual Ball is without a doubt a traditional event, each committee adds a personal touch to make it look like their own! The event is the crown jewel of KY where we dress up and enjoy the people around us.
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF!
Go to ky.kuvat.fi to see pictures from many of the previous years’ Annual Balls.
KY114 ANNUAL BALL. KY celebrating its 114th Annual Ball. Pictured below is the Annual Ball Committee. IMAGES: AHTI BRUMMER
Representative Council
The Representative Council (RepCo, edustajisto or “edari” in Finnish) is the highest decision-making body of KY. Its purpose is to make sure that KY is acting in the best interest of its members.
The Representative Council consists of KY members who are eager to have an influence on the actions of KY and the future of our dear community. Whereas the KY office takes care of the daily operations and development at KY, the Representative Council sets the broader frame to guide said operations. The Council determines what KY is, what it stands
for, and what KY actually does today and in the years to come. RepCo operates at the very heart of KY, which makes it a great viewpoint to all that’s happening in our community!
The Representative Council operates through meetings, which are held approximately once a month at the School of Business. The RepCo also organises meeting
CHEERS! The Representative Council celebrating Wappu in Otaniemi. IMAGE: ELINA ROPANEN
after-works and other leisure events to balance the work of the Council members and to get them acquainted with each other. The actual decisions of The Representative Council are made in the meetings, but ultimately they are only the culmination of council work – a lot of hours go into preparation, discussion, and planning as well.
The Representative Council is elected every two years: the next Representative Council elections will be held in the fall of 2025 concurrently with the elections of the Representative Council of our student union, AYY. The current Representative Council was elected in 2023 and it consists of 21 members and 41 deputy members from both Otaniemi and Mikkeli. The current Council operates fully in English.
HOW CAN I JOIN?
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Run as a candidate, or at least vote, in the Council Elections this autumn!
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Come and attend a Representative Council meeting – all KY members are welcome!
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Keep an eye out for upcoming meetings and previous decisions on KY’s social media.
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Chat with a current Council member to make sure your voice is heard. They’re there to represent all KY members –and that includes you!
REPCO. Eelis Arokoski (chair) and Edit Lahtinen (vice chair) steer the representative council together.
Kylteri Magazine & Podcast
Student and business life, as well as the world outside them, have endless interesting stories to be told. Aalto University Business Students' magazine and podcast Kylteri is a community for people willing to bring those stories to the public either through words, photos or illustrations. As a magazine and podcast, Kylteri provides thought-provoking, quality journalism.
Kylteri has been keeping up the traditions of brave student journalism since 1999. From the very beginning, KY's own student magazine has provided its readers with quality journalism, covering topics from student life and alumni stories to social phenomena and culture. Kylteri publishes two print magazines a year, one in the spring and one in the autumn. You can get your free copy from the mailbox in A Bloc or read it online at kylteri.fi . Along with the magazine, Kylteri also started its very own podcast in 2024.
The team leads of Kylteri's editorial staff are the Editor-in-Chief, as well as KY's Art Director and Editorial Assistants, whose responsibilities range from overseeing the magazine's visual image or written content to managing social media. Still, the heart of the magazine and podcast is the diverse groups of writers, hosts, illustrators, and photographers, who are recruited before the making of each print magazine.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN?
Do you know your way with words or know how to take a shot with a story? Do you enjoy illustrating or have an interest in testing your drawing skills in the context of print media? Or do you just happen to be curious about the field? To join Kylteri, you don't need previous experience in journalism, photography, or illustration - this is a great, low-threshold opportunity to test whether creative (and witty) communication would be your thing. At Kylteri, we cover a wide range of topics, so whatever it is that you would like to write or talk about, our doors are always open. If you find this in any way interesting, don't hesitate to contact us! Let's find some inspiring responsibilities for you.
Also, good to know: Kylteri publishes content in both Finnish and English. Kylteri's contributors get compensated for their work.
The Aalto Community offers all Aalto students great opportunities to build interdisciplinary bonds through fun events and other activities. Keep your eyes open and remember to explore events outside of the KY bubble to make the most of this special community! Here are other students within the community that you may see on campus.
STUDENT LIFE. Every student can mingle with students from other fields. IMAGE: MIKAEL STENMAN
ARKKITEHTIKILTA
The Guild of Architecture can be recognised by their 'painter's white' overalls, for which the starting Fuksis design a logo on the back.
ö Instagram @arkkitehtikilta
ö Telegram t.me/arkkitehtikilta
ö Website arkkitehtikilta.fi
ATHENE
The Guild of Information Networks has forest green or “Athene green” overalls; the left sleeve, collars, and back pockets are black as a tribute to the Computer Science Guild, which Athene separated from in 2003.
ö Instagram @athenekilta
ö Website Athene.fi
AUTOMAATIO- JA SYSTEEMITEKNIIKAN KILTA
The Guild of Automation and Systems Technology can be recognised by violet overalls. The left sleeve is black with a white pocket that reminds of the shared history with TiK and SIK and the arduino-blue pocket on the right leg represents Digital Systems and Design students.
ö Instagram @askilta
ö Website as.fi
FYYSIKKOKILTA
The Guild of Physics ’s overalls are natural white and in order to get the right shade, Fuksis dye their overalls with tea. For Quantum Technology students, the left sleeve is beige.
ö Instagram @fyysikkokilta
ö Website fyysikkokilta.fi
INKUBIO
The guild for Bioinformation Technology. You may recognise inkubites from redbrown overalls with self-made cow patches.
ö Instagram @inkubio
ö Website inkubio.fi
KEMISTIKILTA
The Chemistry Guild brings Chemistry and Chemical Engineering students together. They used to have red overalls, but after the three CHEM guilds became the Association of Process Engineering Students, they now use blue overalls with three stripes, yellow, blue, and red.
ö Instagram @kemistikilta
ö Website kemistikilta.fi
KONEINSINÖÖRIKILTA
The Guild of Mechanical Engineers . You can recognise a student from KIK from their beautiful pink overalls!
ö Instagram @koneinsinoorikilta
ö Website koneinsinoorikilta.fi
MAANMITTARIKILTA
The Guild of Surveying Engineers . You can recognise the guild members from matte black overalls with fuchsia red left sleeves and pockets.
ö Instagram @maanmittarikilta
ö Website maanmittarikilta.fi
PRODEKO
The Guild of Industrial Engineering and Management is separated from the rest of the party people by their cheerful white and rainbow-colored overalls.
ö Instagram @prodeko
ö Website prodeko.org
PROSESSITEEKKARIT
The Association of Process Engineering Students overalls are blue and have three stripes, yellow, blue, and red, on each limb representing the three CHEM guilds that PT descends from.
ö Instagram @prosessiteekkarit
ö Website prosessiteekkarit.fi
PUUNJALOSTAJAKILTA
The Forest Products Guild (PJK) used to be recognised by a yellow sleeve on their blue overalls, but after the three CHEM guilds became the Association of Process Engineering Students, they now use blue overalls with three stripes, yellow, blue, and red. The board of the guild wears yellow overalls.
ö Instagram @puunjalostajakilta
ö Website puunjalostajakilta.fi
RAKENNUSINSINÖÖRIKILTA
The Guild of Civil Engineers (IK) gathers students of Building, Computational, Energy, and Environmental Engineering students under one roof. They can be recognised by dark blue overalls with a green sleeve.
ö Instagram @rakennusinsinoorikilta
ö Website rakennusinsinoorikilta.fi
SÄHKÖINSINÖÖRIKILTA
The Guild of Electrical Engineering (SIK) has pure white overalls.
ö Instagram @sahkoinsinoorikilta
ö Website sahkoinsinoorikilta.fi
TEKNOLOGFÖRENINGEN
Teknologföreningen is the Swedishspeaking nation at Aalto University with members who are interested in the Swedish language, regardless of school or field of study. They have 'technology' red overalls with white fur hoods.
ö Instagram @teknologforeningen
ö Website tf.fi
TIETOKILTA
The Computer Science Guild (TiK) members are recognised by their shiny black overalls with the guild’s unofficial @-logo in the back.
ö Instagram @tietokilta
ö Website tietokilta.fi
TOKYO
Students of Art, Design and Architecture in Aalto University. ARTS students generally don't wear overalls but are more likely to have jackets with changing patterns.
ö Instagram @tokyo_aalto_arts
ö Website tokyo.fi
VUORIMIESKILTA
Vuorimieskilta is a subject organisation for students of Materials Science and Technology and used to be recognised by their beer crate blue overalls, but after the three CHEM guilds became the Association of Process Engineering Students, they now use blue overalls with three stripes, yellow, blue, and red.
ö Instagram @vuorimieskilta
ö Website vuorimieskilta.fi
MIKAEL STENMAN
University studies are a combination of freedom and responsibility: you can create your own timetable and focus on what interests you, but you are also accountable for your choices. In any situation, studying shouldn’t be overly stressful. If problems arise or you happen to have any questions, you can always rely on support from the university, KY or your subject club. Turn the page to learn more about your future studies! ö ö ö
IMAGE: UNTO RAUTIO
Studying at Aalto BIZ
Studying at a university is quite different from your past studies: there is no strict curriculum unless you decide to create one for yourself. Now you have the freedom to choose which courses to attend and how to build your individual timetable! This freedom comes with great responsibility – you must ensure that you complete all the courses required for your degree.
The time it takes to finish your degree doesn’t depend only on your studying methods and planning but also on your individual life situation. While the typical target time for completing both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees is five years, changes in your life circumstances can affect this timeline. Working, going on an international exchange, or starting a family, for example, may slow down your studies. Conversely, clear scheduling and a goal-oriented attitude could help you graduate more quickly.
STUDYING AT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
You study at Aalto BIZ (Aalto University School of Business) , which is a part of Aalto University. Aalto University was formed in 2010 when three independent universities –Helsinki School of Economics , Helsinki University of Technology, and the University of Art and Design Helsinki – merged into one. Today, the university consists of six relatively autonomous schools.
You’re free to attend courses or even complete your minor studies in any of the
schools within the university. To make it easier, there are several multidisciplinary programs available. Additionally, Aalto University is continuously striving to improve collaboration between its schools. It is also possible to include an internship in both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, providing a great opportunity to gain practical work experience.
Studying methods used and required during your studies vary between courses and teachers. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the teachers won’t give you ready-made answers but rather a broad toolkit to use to solve the problems presented to you. University studies aim to teach you problem-solving skills and give you new points of view on perhaps already familiar topics.
In addition to lectures, most courses include assignments, small group teaching, or exercise sessions. Teamwork and case presentations are both common ways to learn and work, helping you get accustomed to the working methods you’ll likely encounter in your future career. Most courses conclude with an exam, but often, the exam isn’t the
The structure of the master’s studies at Aalto School of Business depends on your Master’s Programme.
You can find more info here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/school-ofbusiness/masters-programmes
BIZ 3.0. BIZ students have mode working spaces in the heart of the Otaniemi campus. IMAGE: MIKA HUISMAN
sole basis for your final grade – cases and assignments may have a significant impact on your final grade as well.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Your university-level business studies will begin with the Bachelor’s degree. At Aalto BIZ, this lower university degree consists of common core and methodological studies, specialization and minor studies, language studies as well as elective studies. The Bachelor’s degree consists of 180 ECTS , which is equivalent to three years of studying, by recommendation. At the end of your first year of studies, you will be asked to pick a specialization area chosen from seven options: Accounting , Information & Service Management (ISM), Economics , Finance , Management , Marketing , and Business Law. This area of specialization will make up approximately one-third of your Bachelor’s degree studies and define the area on which you will write your Bachelor’s thesis – your first step into the world of research and academic writing.
MASTER’S DEGREE
The Bachelor’s degree might be a stepping stone into corporate life. However, you should bear in mind that most employers, especially in Finland, prefer or even require their employees to have a Master’s degree to be able to acquire higher positions within the company. For this reason, it is not surprising that most business students opt to continue their studies until having finished both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Many choose to deepen their knowledge in their Bachelor’s specialization area, but it is not uncommon to switch to an entirely different major, either. In addition to Aalto BIZ’s Master’s programs, there are also interdisciplinary Aalto programs to choose from.
The two-year Master’s degree is worth 120 ECTS and includes advanced specialization studies, minor and elective studies as well as the pro gradu thesis. The pro gradu thesis follows the same principles of academic writing as the Bachelor’s thesis but it is significantly more extensive. Some students choose to get more familiar with working life while wrapping up their studies – it is possible to conduct your pro gradu research as a commission project for an interesting company. That’s basically getting paid to complete your studies!
QUESTIONS? ANSWERS!
At the beginning of your studies, your tutor will explain everything you need to know about your future studies and student life. Remember that you can also always ask your professor if you have any questions in mind. The professors can be contacted via email or face-to-face during their weekly reception hours – just remember to check the times beforehand! More often than not, the professors are quick to answer your questions.
GO TO:
aalto.fi/en/school-of-business/stud ies-and-programmes when in need of basic information about your studies.
sis-aalto.funidata.fi to build your personal study plan HOPS and to see information on courses and enroll on courses and exams.
mycourses.aalto.fi to find all the course material. You can also download the MyCourses mobile application.
The Learning Services office if you want to talk more profoundly about your studies, or contact Learning Services by email, studybiz@aalto.fi.
The Everyday Life of a Student
It’s easier to enjoy student life when your day-to-day necessities are in order. This section aims to answer practical questions about housing, income, and healthcare. Fortunately, there is no need to worry. We students are pretty well taken care of – our student union AYY, the social security institution KELA, and the Finnish Student Health Service YTHS, amongst others, are here to help us.
HOUSING
AYY owns apartments that are rented out to students of Aalto University. However, AYY does not have adequate housing for all Aalto University students so you should also search for an apartment through other channels.
First-year students and students moving from outside the metropolitan area have priority in the housing queue. You can apply for housing as soon as you receive the confirmation of your place of study. A so-called freshman point is available for AYY’s shared apartment queues. To receive the freshman point, you must apply for housing no later than in July or December, depending on when your studies begin.
APPLYING FOR AYY’S HOUSING
Familiarise yourself with AYY’s housing on ayy.fi/en/housing
Read about the application process on ayy. fi/en/how-to-apply-for-housing.
Apply for AYY’s housing through the Domo system: domo.ayy.fi .
Questions concerning housing are addressed to AYY’s Housing Office:
ö Contact forms ayy.fi/fi/asuminen/ kysy-asumisesta
ö Phone +358 50 520 9410
ö Address Otakaari 11, 02150 Espoo
OTHER HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA
ö The Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region, HOAS, is the largest student housing provider in the metropolitan area: hoas.fi
ö The Student nations of the University of Helsinki: osakunta.fi/fi/osakunnat
FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS
Student financial aid is a social benefit that consists of three parts: study grant, housing supplement , and student loan.
To receive student financial aid, you must gain at least 5 ECTS per supported month. However, the minimum is 20 ECTS per academic year, regardless of the number of months for which you receive student financial aid. In addition, since student financial aid is a social benefit, the amount of your income affects how many months of student financial aid you are entitled to during the year.
Students who begin their academic studies for the first time in 2025 have 30 months of financial aid for completing the lower university degree. When students have completed their Bachelor’s degree and continue to the Master’s degree, they are entitled to 21 additional months of financial aid. However, a student can use no more than 48 financial aid months in total to complete both degrees. Further information at kela.fi/opintotuki.
In recent years, there have been many changes to student financial aid and upcoming changes will occur, so remember to follow Kela’s website and ask if anything is unclear to you!
MONITOR YOUR INCOME
If you work or get a summer job among studies and earn more than the income limits of student financial aid allow, you need to return the extra financial aid on your own initiative or cancel the aid in advance for the number of months necessary. Read more at kela.fi/ opintotuki-omat-tulot
You should avoid using financial aid months unnecessarily, as you will not get back the months already used, even if you still have studies left. Thus, do not use your financial aid for sick leave or a holiday! If your sick leave is prolonged, you can apply for a sickness allowance. Find more information at kela.fi/opintotukijos-sairastut .
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
FINNISH STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE (YTHS)
The Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS or YTHS in Finnish) takes care of university students’ health. You can always make an appointment with FSHS when you are in need of health services. Since the beginning of 2021, the students entitled to FSHS services such as yourself have paid the healthcare fee, which is 36,80€ per semester, to Kela. The fee needs to be paid unprompted (you won’t be sent an invoice regarding it) twice a year and you can pay the fee at oma.kela.fi
If YTHS (FSHS) is closed or you cannot make an appointment, you can always use your own municipal health center or emergency services.
During your first year of studies, you will receive a request to participate in the electronic health survey of FSHS (SÄTKY) which is designed to review the health of first-year students. It is very important that you respond to it. The survey will be sent to you via the online service Self and registration is needed. After responding to the survey, you will receive an invitation to visit a public health nurse and/or dental care if necessary.
FSHS health centers in the metropolitan area:
01 ö Otaniemi: Otakaari 12, Espoo
02 ö Töölö: Töölönkatu 37 A, Helsinki
You may use the services of any health center, also in other municipalities, if you wish to do so. Further information can be found on yths.fi.
EXHAUSTION AND CONCERNS
In case of any concerns or exhaustion, you can turn to the students’ support center
Nyyti or the university pastors of Aalto. Further information at nyyti.fi and into.aalto. fi (Student life Support for studying University chaplains). With study-related challenges, you can turn to student affairs services at your school or Aalto’s study psychologists , opintopsykologi@aalto.fi .
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR AND HARASSMENT
You do not have to tolerate inappropriate behaviour. If you have witnessed harassment or experienced harassment yourself, you can contact AYY’s trained harassment contact people Ronja Mäkinen or Lauri Jurvanen at equity@ayy.fi for help and support. The service is strictly confidential. You can also get in touch with the Manager of Academic Affairs of Aalto BIZ Pia Lahti ( pia.lahti@aalto. fi ), KY’s Executive Director Aada Hakakoski (aada.hakakoski@ky.fi ), or your own tutor.
UNIVERSITY SPORTS SERVICES – UNISPORT
UniSport offers Aalto University students inexpensive sports services and has sports facilities on the City Centre Campus of the University of Helsinki as well as in Kumpula, Meilahti, Otaniemi, and Töölö. UniSport offers, amongst other things, group exercise classes, ball games, a gym, and various courses. Further information can be found at unisport.fi .
TRANSPORTATION IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA
A 40% discount is granted on seasonal tickets for students if they are registered within the HSL region (Espoo, Helsinki, Kauniainen, Kerava, Kirkkonummi, Vantaa) and have the student status registered on their HSL travel card. The student discount is also granted to international exchange students residing temporarily within the HSL
SPORTS. Unisport offers a wide range of group exercise classes and gyms in several locations. IMAGE: UNISPORT
region. Further information on fares, the purchase of the travel card, and the discount ticket application can be found at hsl.fi/ liput-ja-hinnat .
More specific routes and schedules are available on the timetables of transport companies or the Journey Planner at reittiopas.fi , where you can easily find the current timetables and routes of public transport.
LONG-DISTANCE TRANSPORT
VR offers a student discount on long-distance train journeys. Further information can be found on VR’s website vr.fi . Matkahuolto’s student discounts can be found at matkahuolto.fi. You need to have your valid student card with you both on the train and the bus to be eligible for the student discount.
STUDENT MEAL SUBSIDY
By presenting a valid student card or a receipt of a paid student union membership fee, you can get the student discount at student restaurants subsidised by Kela Usually, you need to pay around 2,70–3,00€ for your lunch.
STUDENT CARD
As a student, you get to enjoy various discounts and benefits – but to be eligible, you need to prove your student status by showing a valid student card. After having paid the membership fee of your student union, you may download the Frank App on Google Play or AppStore to your phone to use your digital student card. More info about the student card can be found here: frank.fi/en/studentcard
DON’T MISS OUT. Students get many benefits – make sure you know what you’re entitled to. IMAGE: SELMA KIURU
Different Places, One KY
Since the spring of 2019, the business students at Aalto University have been at two campuses: Otaniemi and Mikkeli. The Otaniemi campus consists of various locations ranging from KY’s and AYY’s event spaces to multiple student restaurants as well as optimal spaces for studying.
At the Otaniemi campus, students at the School of Business carry out their studies at the Undergraduate Centre on Otakaari 1 and the new School of Business at Ekonominaukio 1. If you want to meet other Aalto business students during the day, go check out KY Corner, a break room located in the U-wing of the Undergraduate Centre. KY’s Office, Espilä , and event space Saha are both just a few minutes away from the Undergraduate Centre and right next to the new School of Business.
ESPILÄ
Espilä is located at Konemiehentie 4 , right opposite of KY’s event space Saha. Espilä is where the KY Board , employees and the staff of the KY Foundation work. Espilä has conference rooms available for reservation and a common working space open to all KY members. Don’t hesitate to drop in for a cup of coffee (it’s free for all KY members!) and say hi to the KY Office members! When in need of KY-related assistance, don’t hesitate to turn to KY’s member services. They will assist you in, for example,
buying KY products or going through the lost and found after a slightly longer and blurrier night. Member services can be reached during service hours or by emailing at service@ky.fi . You can, of course, always come by and get the help you need in person!
SAHA & BMK
Saha and BMK are the event spaces and homes to parties and KY activities in Otaniemi. Saha is located at Konemiehentie 3, right across the street from Espilä. BMK can be found at Betonimiehenkuja 3. The spaces are reserved entirely for KY’s use, and are available for KY’s volunteers’ reservations.
KY CORNER
KY Corner is a break room for all business students, conveniently located on the first floor of the U-wing in the Undergraduate Centre. KY Corner is a natural place to meet and hang out with other business students during your school day or after the lectures. KY Corner is also known for the Sports and Wellbeing Committee’s casual events such as the popular Cake Buffet .
MIKKELI
The Aalto University School of Business, Mikkeli Campus is located in the city centre of Mikkeli, in the Southern Savo region of Finland, and it offers the Bachelor’s degree programme in International Business (BScBA).
Probba ry, the student organisation of Aalto University School of Business, Mikkeli Campus, has its own premises at the campus. The office of Probba ry is located on the 3rd floor of the campus building (Lönnrotinkatu 5) and the Probba Lounge can be found in the basement of the building.
HUNGRY?
Daily Otaniemi campus restaurant menus are visible on kanttiinit.fi
The Otaniemi map shows campus restaurants with a lighter green color.
Mikkeli Campus
MUC Library
MIKKELI
Alvari
Konetekniikka KY Espilä Design Factory & Startup Sauna
Undergraduate Centre
BMK
Täffä OK 20
Rantasauna
YTHS (FSHS)
Maarintalo
Kvarkki
Unisport
Dipoli
Dipoli Reima
U-Wing KY Corner
Arvo BIZ 3.0
Kipsari Väre
A Bloc Harald Herlin Learning Centre
TUAS T-talo Subway
AYY Office & Service Desk
KY Saha
As an Aalto BIZ student, you don’t have to wait until graduation to get in touch with working life. KY operates actively with several companies and future employees. In addition to KY’s corporate relation work, also subject clubs organize excursions, career evenings and much more!
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Aalto BIZ Career Services
WE HELP WITH JOB-SEARCHING AND CAREER PLANNING
Career Services at Aalto University School of Business help students prepare for working life by enhancing their job search skills and facilitating their employment to relevant jobs. Our aim is to be there for you from the very beginning of your studies until graduation.
Quotes from our Student Surveys:
I think it is super that JobTeaser has a lot of ‘hidden jobs’ available. Even big companies and organisations post sometimes jobs only there and this gives a huge advantage to Aalto students during these challenging times.
The Aalto Summer Job Fair helped me land my summer job! For us immigrants, those can be really hard to find and it only happened because I was able to have a conversation and connect with the responsible hiring manager.
Thank you, you have helped me a lot! I got a lot of useful information that has helped in my advancing my career.
Career Services are based on long-term and diverse corporate relations and tight connections with our students. Students’ opinions are very important to us, and a yearly selected student council from School of Business students is also sparring our activities.
ö Book an appointment with us get to get personal guidance e.g. for creating a good CV and cover letter or get tips for job search or career design.
ö Participate in our versatile career events, CV Clinics, and trainings to get useful career tips and job search skills from us and from employers and School’s alumni. All events can be found in JobTeaser.
ö Search for jobs and internships from Aalto University’s job portal JobTeaser – by checking the portal regularly you’ll get a good glance on companies and organizations who employ business students.
ö Get information on internship grants abroad and internship support in Finland.
ö Use Going Global portal for international job search.
ö Read our career and job search related materials in Job Search Guide.
ö Follow our Instagram channel for regular Career Tips and Aalto BIZ Alumni Stories and news from employers.
ö Our newsletter Aalto BIZ CareerMail comes once a month straight to your aalto email.
öGive a permission in Sisu to use your contact information for recruiting purposes to get invitations and messages from employers.
Imagine starting your studies like stepping aboard a ship. A bit wobbly at first, with a sea of opportunities ahead. You’ve got a map (your courses), a crew (your friends), and a destination (a future career). What’s missing? A compass. That’s where we come in.
Suomen Ekonomit is your compass — quiet but reliable. We’re the network of 55,000+ business professionals who once sat exactly where you are now. When you joined KY, you also joined us automatically as a student member. That means we’re already onboard with you, even if you haven’t noticed it yet.
Whether it’s navigating your first job contract, finding the right salary info, or just figuring out what you want to be when you “grow up” (spoiler: it’s okay not to know yet), we’re here. We offer career coaching, legal help, and job market insights tailored for business students like you. And the best part? It’s all included in your membership.
So while you dive into student life, whether that’s through sitsits, group work, or surviving your first 8 am lecture — remember that there’s a compass in your pocket. Use it when things get foggy. That’s what we’re here for.
Set sail with confidence!
PS: Don’t forget to follow @kyllikylteri on IG or @aallonkylli on Telegram for student updates and events!
CHEERS MURSU – AND CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING INTO AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS!
Founded in 1819, Sinebrychoff is part of the Carlsberg Group and the oldest brewery in the Nordics. In one corner, we’ve got Karhu, the symbol of Finland’s wilderness and Finnish beer. In the other, we’ve got Battery, the amazing energy drink that keeps you going and studying. And if that weren’t enough, we’ve also got Moomins, the cuddliest creatures in the land of storytelling, Brooklyn, the heartbeat of New York, 1664, the embodiment of elegance, and more… We are proud of our power brands like KOFF, Carlsberg, KOFF Long Drink, Garage Vodka Lemonade, Crisp, Crowmoor and Somersby, as well as Coca-Cola beverages such as Coca-Cola, Fanta, Bonaqua and Sprite.
We’ve got around 600 awesome individuals doing all sorts of interesting tasks here – from selling and marketing to finance, logistics and beverage production. Our working environment is relaxed,
we have good benefits, and our team is top-notch! Our people enjoy long careers with us and share the passion for continuous improvement and learning, whether in brewing beer or developing our business. Plus, being part of the global Carlsberg crew opens doors to exciting opportunities worldwide.
Diversity of our personnel, interaction with our customers, consumers and society is important to us. Responsibility is in our strategy Together Towards ZERO and Beyond – and we brew our beverages with 100% renewable energy. We support responsible drinking with our selection of alcohol-free beers and other beverages.
Want to join our community of endless opportunities, beer bliss with Finland’s finest craftsmen, and diverse brewniverse?
Stay tuned for our opening positions and follow our channels! Enjoy Mursujaiset responsibly!
Need a coffee break or want to see what’s happening behind the scenes at KY? You’re always welcome to drop by at Espilä! Whether it’s Academic Affairs, Communications, Community or Corporate Relations, our dedicated KY board and employees work here every day. The KY Office is also home to the KY Foundation. This section introduces you to the people who devote a big part of their time to KY and run the organization’s daily routines. We are here for you! ö ö ö
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Here for YOU!
AADA HAKAKOSKI ö KY’s Executive Director
As you navigate through your business student life, KY is here to support you every step of the way. The physical core of KY is our office, Espilä, where you can get anything from KY merch to helpful, useful advice. Here are some of KY’s Executive Director’s tips and insights into KY and the first steps of student life.
Congratulations on getting into Aalto BIZ, and welcome to KY! Your upcoming years will be filled with unique experiences, new people and hopefully some course credits. You will also have the chance to learn new skills, discover new sides of yourself, and hopefully find a warm community along with life-long memories, friendships, and connections.
Although there are many different roles and positions within KY, all our employees and volunteers share the same underlying goal: we simply want to offer you the best, most memorable years of your life. Whether you prefer the fells of Lapland or the sunny Mediterranean seas, performing on stage or mastering event organisation, or simply enjoying the KY ride, our goal is to help make your KY dreams come true. At the KY office you can find eight employees – me included – working towards this goal, along with both KY Board and KY Foundation.
The KY office, a.k.a. Espilä , is located at Konemiehentie 4 – not too far from the Business School building! Whether you want to have a cup of free coffee, drench yourself in KY merch from head to toe, get help on KY related issues, or advice on volunteering, Es-
pilä is the place to be. You can check Espilä’s opening hours from our website.
Having read the Guide this far, you’ve probably noticed that community (one of our favorite words) is at the very heart of KY. There are thousands of us, and with such a massive amount of people it is vital that we take care of not only yourselves but others too. To start your mastery of acceptable behaviour in a student community, I encourage you to take a thorough look at KY’s Code of Conduct, also found on our website. Code of Conduct will offer you some pointers on how to best be a pleasant member of your new community. You will get far by respecting other people’s personal space, boundaries, and opinions, and offering a helping hand or a kind word whenever possible!
Finding your own path at KY might happen quickly or take a bit more time. Finding your way to Espilä, however, is almost guaranteed to be quick and easy. Come drop by, say hi and have a cup of coffee with us! Who knows, maybe you’ll gain valuable insight on student life while visiting… Either way, we are always here for you!
BOARD ’25. The current KY Board is made up of eight members: Otava Tuomi (top left), Vilhelmiina Vierjoki, Thomas Febvre, Otto Lehto (bottom left), Emma Karppinen, Hector Björklund, Elsa-Maria Oksanen, and Milla Äikää.
KY Board
A band of KY members are selected annually to lead KY’s path forward. This year, the Executive Board has eight members who help the KY community.
The KY Board is the face and voice of all KY members. The Board works almost fulltime, which means you might not see them during lectures. Board members spend their days together figuring out KY’s most pressing questions, representing the organization and voicing members’ opinions. Additionally, each board member works on their own duties in their sectors.
The Board runs the ongoing operations at KY. Some of them are more planned, like taking care of the finances and recruitment. Other duties are more emergent, such as culture projects or resource mapping. A large chunk of time is designated to represent KY. This includes speaking on behalf of members in Aalto University decision-making, advocating to stakeholders, keeping in touch with our fellow business students abroad and in Finland, and a lot more.
In addition, each board member has two or more specific responsibilities. The following pages will present you with what each of our board members does on a regular basis.
The Chair of the Board Hector Björklund splits his time between leading the board, working together with the executive director and the vice-chair in managing things at the KY Office, and representing KY in various places and positions. He is also part of the KY Foundation Board.
The Vice-Chair, also responsible for finances and premises, Otava Tuomi is to Hector like Robin to Batman. He steps in whenever needed, in addition to having his own responsibilities like securing a permanent home for KY in Otaniemi and taking care of the board's budget.
Regardless of our responsibility – each and every one of us is here for you! We’re passionate about our community and love to meet and chat with KY members. Say hi when you see us around, or drop us a message if you need help. We are here to make your university journey an unforgettable one.
Academic Affairs
How are students represented at the School of Business? Is someone looking out for my best interest in academic decision-making? That’s exactly what we in the Academic Affairs sector at KY are here for!
Academic issues are an important part of student life. This is why we aim to address challenges and drive forward changes that benefit our members. KY’s Academic Affairs sector is led by two board members who focus on students’ academic wellbeing – this year, Vilhelmiina Vierjoki and Thomas Febvre
KY members are fortunate – at the School of Business, decision-makers are often eager to get student input and hear student perspectives. That’s why student representatives from the KY Board and subject clubs are often asked to join and contribute to new projects.
Additionally, there are other student representatives called hallopeds, who are involved in decision-making at both business school and university level. Together with the Academic Affairs board members from each of the ten subject clubs, they work tirelessly toward the shared goal of academic wellbeing. This advocacy work is mainly carried out in meetings with the school’s management.
This all might sound a bit ambiguous –and sometimes, it is. At KY, the Academic Affairs round table, formed by all student advocates, aims to make student advoca-
cy more tangible and bring it closer to our members. One example is the Tea and BIZcuits event in the Business School lobby, where hallopeds and board members gather student feedback while serving coffee, tea, and biscuits.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
We want to emphasise the importance of giving course feedback at the end of each course.
Additionally, we encourage students to apply for subject clubs and even become hallopeds.
Application periods for these opportunities take place later in autumn.
If you have anything on your mind, don’t hesitate to contact KY’s Academic Affairs sector. We will make sure you are heard! <3
AFFAIRS.
ACADEMIC
Thomas Febvre and Vilhelmiina Vierjoki want to make sure your voice is heard at BIZ.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY. Emilia Ala-Jääski, Saana Rauvala, Emma Karppinen, and Aapo Rissanen work with communications at KY.
Communications
What is happening at KY? Where should you be and when? How do I get involved in student life? If you are feeling unsure, don’t worry – KY’s Communications Sector is here to keep you in the loop about everything going on in our vibrant community.
There’s always something happening at KY, and with so much information, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where the Communications sector steps in! From updating our official channels to training volunteers in using them, we handle everything related to communication. We make sure that business students get the newest updates on events, studies, volunteering and career opportunities.
As the largest sector in the KY Office, communications brings together a wide range of expertise – from branding and visual design to editing the Kylteri magazine and managing IT. Board member Emma Karppinen and Communications Coordinator Saana Aho are responsible for communicating everything that is happening in our community. Art Director Saana Rauvala oversees all visuals at KY, working on graphics ranging from campaign graphics to designing layout
of Kylteri magazine. The AD works closely with Emilia Ala-Jääski , the Editor-in-Chief of Kylteri, who manages all aspects of our student magazine. Meanwhile, IT Coordinator Aapo Rissanen manages KY’s IT systems and oversees new technology projects. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our areas of expertise. By following KY’s official communications channels (listed on page 7), you will stay upto-date with all that is happening at KY.
Corporate Relations
What do I want to do when I graduate? What companies offer summer jobs for business students? How will I land my first internship position? We are here to help you find answers to these questions and many more!
As students, career is an integral part of our lives for most of us. Summer jobs and internships offer an experience that is worth its weight in gold. Therefore, KY wants to help you reach your best potential and jumpstart your career! KY is dedicated to showing you the best career opportunities and options available to help you land your dream job.
KY’s Corporate Relations sector consists of Board Member Elsa-Maria Oksanen and Corporate Relations Coordinator Jaakko Koskinen . Their job is to make work life seem more approachable and display opportunities for seeing what work life holds for KY’s students. KY’s mission is to bring companies and students together in a manner that benefits both. KY offers students a lot – students discover which companies are the most interested in us. They also gain insight into what lies beneath each company’s surface. Furthermore, students can network with company representatives, giving them an edge when applying for jobs. In return, companies have the opportunity to identify and attract KY’s top talent.
KY offers a diverse set of ways for companies to get involved with students. We aim for our portfolio to consist of relevant
and interesting partner companies, such that every student can find suitable opportunities for themselves. We especially emphasise face-to-face encounters between students and companies. Companies are also present on our dollar green overalls, social media, and print media. In addition, the finest events of KY wouldn’t be possible without the support of our partners.
Remember that it’s never too early to get hands-on experience in working life. Don’t forget to join the exclusive KY Career groups on Telegram and LinkedIn (find these listed on page 7). This way, you will get an edge in your career by hearing about the best opportunities first. Come meet us in Espilä or send a message to us! We are more than happy to tell you more about corporate relations at KY!
THE CORPORATE DUO. Jaakko Koskinen and Elsa-Maria Oksanen lead KY’s corporate relations.
COMMUNITY. Maria Saarinen, Julius Hannula, Sten Tartu,Milla Äikää, Otto Lehto, and Thomas Febvre take care of many KY community members.
Community
Every KY member is a part of our welcoming community, and we all partake in building it. KY’s community sector is the biggest and brightest consisting of culture, new students, student wellbeing, and clubs. This sector is also responsible for supporting and thanking our volunteers including clubs, project teams, subcommittees, and tutors.
WELLBEING
University years are often described as the best years of our lives – and no wonder why! However, alongside all the fun, everyone faces struggles and challenges from time to time. Supporting the wellbeing of our members is a top priority for KY, and one of the main tasks of KY Board member Thomas Febvre and Association Coordinator Sten Tartu together with KY’s very own Sports and Wellbeing Committee LiHy. Besides feeling good, it is crucial that each of us feels safe and respected in our community. KY wants to provide a safe and equal environment for everyone, and has created a set of rules for the type of behaviour we expect in everyday KY life. Be sure to check out our renewed Code of Conduct on ky.fi !
CULTURE
KY is committed to delivering the best student experience for all its members. Our Culture sector aims to make sure that everyone is welcome and appreciated in our community, and that there is always something fun waiting just around the corner. We aim to create opportunities for every student to find something they’re interested in, and that everyone finds their own place in this
huge community. KY is extremely proud of its wide array of volunteers and strong traditions, from our beloved Annual Ball week , Wappu and Autumn Festival to various Kuntis parties.
The Culture sector consists of the KY Board member responsible for culture, Otto Lehto and his partner-in-crime, Culture Producer, Julius Hannula . They work together with our beloved subcommittees KUJ , NESU-KY and KY-Sub, and also lead the Cultural Committee KUVA . As said before, our student culture would not be the same without our volunteers. Subcommittees and committees have over a hundred volunteers every year, and they play a huge part in our yearly traditions, and developing the student culture even further. Keep an eye out for information on various volunteer opportunities throughout the year – there might be something that catches your interest!
NEW STUDENTS
At KY, one of our top priorities is making sure new students feel warmly welcomed and easily become part of our community. The New Students sector ensures that your student life gets a smooth start by designating a trained tutor for you, organizing
orientation week, and cooperating with the School of Business. Being a mursu, marsu or an exchange student at KY is an experience of a lifetime that can’t be replicated anywhere else.
The sector is led by Otto Lehto, KY Board member responsible for new students, Maria Saarinen , the Tutor Coordinator at the School of Business and chair of the Tutor Committee, and Milla Äikää , KY Board member for Master’s students and chair of the Masters’ Committee. Their main goal is to make sure every new student at the School of Business and KY has an easy start. This effort involves everyone from KY Office members to association volunteers.
CLUBS
KY is the roof organization for around 60 associations, most of which are clubs. KY’s Association Coordinator Sten Tartu and the KY Board member responsible for clubs, Milla
Äikää , ensure that all clubs get as much support and guidance as they need.
KY’s clubs offer almost everything you could imagine, and play a key role in producing unforgettable experiences at KY. Anything from golf to wine tasting, skiing to investing... If you can come up with it, we most likely have a club for it!
However, if you feel like something is missing, or you just have an amazing new idea you want to try out, you are more than welcome to either start a project or found a club of your own! Just contact Sten and he will respond to any questions you might come up with!
ACTIVE COMMUNITY. At the heart of the KY Community are fun, communal events. IMAGE: SELMA KIURU
KY Foundation
KY Foundation helps students achieve their professional, study-related and extracurricular goals at the Aalto University School of Business.
The purpose of the KY Foundation is to enable the KY community to thrive, through supporting leisure activities, culture, sports, and the study success of business students at Aalto University. The KY Foundation supports students and associations both financially and through different resources like free spaces. With a yearly budget of approximately 1,7 million €, the KY Foundation works to ensure that Aalto University’s business students can enjoy the best student experience for years to come.
OVER 700,000 EUROS OF GRANTS AWARDED ANNUALLY
The KY Foundation offers annual grants and subsidies to the KY community totalling at over 700 000 €. This is distributed to different clubs and associations that provide students with activities, services, and leisure. But you don’t have to have a club or association to reap the benefits of the grants. We also give out grants to individual students, or groups of students who come up with great ideas for a new project or event. So come up with creative ways to share joy to your fellow students and apply for a grant from the KY Foundation to make your dream into a reality! We also help with starting up new clubs and associations, so if you have an idea for a new club, apply for a grant and
leave your mark in the KY community. The latest information on current subsidies can be found at KY Foundation’s website (kyfoundation.fi ) and the grant portfolio is developed according to students’ needs. All application forms, subsidy requirements and news are also posted on the website. Apply now!
FREE PREMISES FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS
KY Foundation provides students and KY’s associations free space to operate and organize events in. On the Otaniemi campus, the KY Office “ Espilä” and the party venue “ Saha” stand on opposite sides of Konemiehentie, providing KY members and associations space for different purposes. In addition we have a large event space in Betonimiehenkuja. Whether organizing larger meetings, parties or chilling with coffee, these buildings provide business students the space they need, all free of charge! The independent Kylteri magazine (kylteri.fi ) is also published by the KY Foundation.
STUDENT-LED DECISION-MAKING
Since the KY Foundation has such a big role in the KY community, it is important that
students are also the ones calling the shots. Decision making in the KY Foundation is led by the Executive Board and its Chairperson Weixin Niemi . The Board consists of a student majority and advisory members. The advisory members are top professionals in their fields of asset and real estate management and help ensure that the Foundation’s assets are managed in the best possible way. To ensure the Foundation keeps the students’ best interest at heart, the Board is overseen by the Supervisory Council which is made up of KY Association’s representative council members. The Foundation also employs a Managing Director Arttu Lääkkölä , who oversees the day-to-day operations.seen by the Supervisory Council which is made up of KY Association’s representative council members. The Foundation also employs a Managing Director Arttu Lääkkölä , who oversees the day-to-day operations.
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE KY FOUNDATION
STUDENT MEMBERS
Weixin Niemi (Chairperson)
Meeri Korpi
Otso Lammi
Juho Ollanketo
Valtteri Häkkinen
Hector Björklund (Chairperson of KY Association)
ADVISORY MEMBERS
Mikael Laine (Vice Chairperson)
Ira van der Pals
Erika Tikka
Antti Huotari
Lotta Sjöberg
Markus Laine
KY FOUNDATION. Weixin Niemi (left) leads the KY Foundation’s Board, which has decision-making power, and Managing Director Arttu Lääkkölä oversees day-to-day operations.
GET IN TOUCH! You can visit us at Espilä during service hours or drop a line to service@ky.fi. IMAGE: SAARA SAVOLAINEN
Contact Us
Whether you need help with booking KY’s premises, wish to post something on KY’s channels or want to buy KY merch, feel free to contact us with very low-threshold! We are always more than happy to help and hear your ideas, thoughts as well as answer questions you might have.
