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Petition to the University of Lapland management: Open University degree right should not be accepted

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We, the undersigned Student Union of the University of Lapland and subject associations, are strongly opposed to the Finnish Government’s proposed policy in its mid-term session on 22.—23.4.2025, according to which open universities could be granted the right to grant degrees. This would be a historic and detrimental change for higher education in Finland as … Read more

STATEMENT: Finland’s Future Cannot Be Built by Cutting Education 

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The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) is disappointed with the decisions made at Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government’s mid-term budget session, which will impose massive cuts of €117.7 million to the core funding of higher education institutions. At the same time, the government has outlined granting degree-awarding rights to open universities, which … Read more

Statement: Homes for Students – Alongside Sustainable Tourism 

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Rovaniemi is Finland’s northernmost university city – and one of the few – but this isn’t always reflected in the city’s decision-making. The student housing situation in Rovaniemi has reached a crisis point, and the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) and the Student Union of Lapland University of Applied Sciences (ROTKO) are … Read more

Apply to become a welcoming buddy!

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The University of Lapland is looking for enthusiastic students to join the Welcoming Buddy program! As a Welcoming Buddy, you will support new exchange students upon their arrival in Rovaniemi and help them navigate their first weeks of the exchange experience. Your contribution will make a real difference! What do we expect from you?– Participation … Read more

Degree student!  Are you currently eligible for general housing allowance? 

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From August 1, 2025, most students will no longer be eligible for general housing allowance. Instead, they will receive the student housing supplement.  Read here what the change means in practice. The housing supplement is tied to student financial aid  From now on, you are only eligible for the housing supplement if you are receiving … Read more

International students, did you know you’re (most likely) eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal & county elections? 

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Who can vote?  International students from the member states of the European Union, Iceland, and Norway are eligible to vote if their municipality of residence, as defined by law, is the municipality in question on the 51st day (21 February 2025) before election day.  International students from other countries are eligible to vote if their … Read more