Student Card Orders for Incoming Students
Attention to those who have ordered or are planning to order a student card. Student card orders for students starting in January 2026 are currently on hold because the university’s system does not yet have their attendance information. This is completely normal for students starting in January 2026, and new members will begin to be approved no later than early January once attendance data becomes available.
After membership approval, the student will gain access to a mobile student card via Slice and/or Pivo. Printing a physical card takes a few weeks.
How do I order a student card?
You can order a student card from Kaakko’s website. Student cards are divided into two categories: degree students and open UAS students.
Degree Student and Master’s Degree Student (YAMK)
By joining Kaakko, a degree student is entitled to VR and Matkahuolto student discounts, Kela-subsidized meals, and thousands of student discounts across Finland. The student automatically receives a mobile student card (Slice and/or Pivo). A physical student card can be ordered for an additional fee. The physical card is usually delivered to the student union office, where the student can pick it up. If desired, the student can pay an extra postage fee to have the card delivered directly to their home address.
Order a degree student card here: ORDER HERE
Open UAS Student
By joining Kaakko, an open UAS student gains access to thousands of student discounts across Finland. Unlike the degree student card, the open UAS card does not provide VR/Matkahuolto discounts or Kela meal subsidies. The student automatically receives a mobile student card (Slice and/or Pivo). A physical student card can be ordered for an additional fee. The physical card is usually delivered to the student union office, where the student can pick it up. If desired, the student can pay an extra postage fee to have the card delivered directly to their home address.
Order an open UAS student card here: ORDER HERE
Where can I find my student number?
You can find your student number in Peppi (see image). For students starting in 2026, the student number format is “26xxxxx,” where the Xs represent the student’s personal number sequence.
