Community and benefits in the same card

OSAKO, or Oulu University of Applied Sciences student union, is a non-political, statutory advocacy and service organization.

As a member, you get valuable benefits, tickets to events, and get your voice heard!

What's new

Our announcements, news, and blog.

Osako’s new executive board for the rest of the year 2022

OSAKO’s chair of the board and the whole board has been formed again.

Newsletter 2/2022 is out

OSAKOn vappuisa, vujuisa ja keväisen kepeä uutiskirje on nyt lähetetty kaikille tilaajille.

Vappu is coming! check the programme and collect the whole overall patch arrangement!

The long-awaited Vappu is here again soon! Finally, am I right? Every student’s favourite busy time of the year.

Newsletter 1/2022 is out!

This year's first OSAKO newsletter has been sent to all subscribers! The letter contains info of the call for tutors and our amazing well being SUPER WEEK.

Osako’s well-being super week after winter break!

The spring is upon us, and it’s time to take our energy levels to a higher atmosphere! OSAKO is arranging lots of alcohol free and wellness promoting activities for you to enjoy.

Apply to be a tutor 2022–2023!

The call for international tutors lasts until the 20th of March 2022.

Service point Sluuppi shop’s updated opening hours during remote teaching

Oulu University of Applied sciences continues remote teaching until 13 March 2022. Despite that OSAKO’s service point Sluuppi shop will remain open with some updates to the opening hours.

Newsletter 6/2021 is out!

This year's last, incredible and info-packed newsletter 6/2021 has been sent to all subscribers.

Study life survey results: students need more spaces on campus and flexibility in studying

OSAKO’s team for the year 2022

Who’s in charge of OSAKO’s operations next year? The new Executive board and the new Board of Representatives have been elected, and they will start their work in 2022.

Welcome to the autumn meeting of OSAKO’s body of representatives on Tuesday 30th of November

The Autumn meeting is the last regulated meeting of The Body of Representatives in the year 2021. The meeting will decide on OSAKO’s operations in the big scale.

Come join us for Hurmos 2022!

Hurmos is Finland’s largest opening event of the school year. Application period for the working group 22.11. – 22.12.2021

Osako’s new executive board for the rest of the year 2022

OSAKO’s chair of the board and the whole board has been formed again.

Newsletter 2/2022 is out

OSAKOn vappuisa, vujuisa ja keväisen kepeä uutiskirje on nyt lähetetty kaikille tilaajille.

Vappu is coming! check the programme and collect the whole overall patch arrangement!

The long-awaited Vappu is here again soon! Finally, am I right? Every student’s favourite busy time of the year.

What are the benefits of joining?

Support of the community

The student body will help you during your studies from beginning to end: from tutoring in the first year to student representation in the administration and advocacy.

Problem solving

We help you with all problems related to student life. We can also guide you forward if you need other help.

Discounts and benefits

By showing your student card, you get access to hundreds of local and national benefits, discounts and offers.

Have fun

As a member of OSAKO, you get tickets to our legendary events at a reduced price. There are plenty of events, from small-scale dinner parties to big 8 000-person parties.