Student union OSAKO and student associations
Student union OSAKO
Student Union of Oulu University of Applied Sciences – OSAKO is a politically independent service and support organization for all students of Oamk.
OSAKO’s most important task is to represent the students of Oamk. OSAKO appoints student representatives to the administration of Oamk, strives to develop the education and enhance students’ well-being. In addition, OSAKO fosters active and vibrant student life by arranging tutoring and organizing parties, trips, and other events. There are activities for international students also: monthly events, trips and friend family -program.
Every year OSAKO members elect 20 student representatives. The highest decision-making power in OSAKO lies in the hands of these representatives. The everyday work of OSAKO is carried out by the Executive Board and three employees, working at OSAKO’s office in Linnanmaa campus. OSAKO also owns Campus Café Messi, where works two more employees. OSAKO is a member of University of Applied Sciences Students in Finland – SAMOK which promotes students’ interests on a national level.
As a member of OSAKO, you can also get the official, national student card. By paying the annual membership fee you are entitled to a sticker which indicates that the card is valid. With valid student card, you can get all the national student card benefits and hundreds of benefits locally.
For more information on OSAKO and student card, please visit OSAKO’s website. To stay posted, follow OSAKO also in Instagram!
Student associations
In Oulu UAS, there are several student associations which represent the students of a specific field of study. Find your own student association from the list down below and follow them on Instagram!
Arkko ry, Construction architects
Kultti ry, Culture students
Molli ry, Music pedagogy students
TOO ry, Dance teacher students
Luva ry, Renewable natural resources students
Osasto ry, Social and health care students
SOTU ry, Social service students
OTE ry, Engineering students
OUTO ry, Business students
OIO Ry, Engineering students (local association in Oulu)