As a HAMKO member, you have access to thousands of student benefits across Finland! Benefits are offered by, among others, our partners Slice.fi and Opiskelijan Tampere, and there are both -permanently valid and seasonal or one-time benefits.
As a member, you will certainly be interested in the student card that you receive as a token of your membership. But it is actually just a bonus! By becoming a member, you are enabling active advocacy and service activities, you get the opportunity to influence and support the student community.
Member Benefits
- Exclusive opportunities: only members can stand and vote in elections to the Representative Council. The Council is an important decision-making body in the Student Union.
- Tutoring: you will meet blue-shirted tutors trained by HAMKO at the beginning of your studies.
- Lunch at student prices without a separate meal subsidy card.
- Student card: your key to numerous student benefits – you can get both a physical and a digital card.
Discounts
Here are some examples of some of the benefits. Providers do not always actively advertise student discounts, so always remember to ask!
🎟️ Student events: get discounts on HAMKO events.
🚆 Travel cheaper: student discounts on VR, Matkahuolto and many local public transport services make travelling cheaper.
🌍 Student trips: travel with Timetravels at student-friendly prices!
👖 Overalls at half price! (Evo, Lepaa Mustiala and Riihimäki: ask your local association for overalls)
🏋️ Exercise and well-being – HAMK Moves exercise pass at a reduced price and benefits for gyms, swimming pools and sports clubs.
🍽️ Food and leisure – Student lunches at reduced prices without a separate meal card, plus discounts at restaurants, cafés and bars. Did you know that you can visit any student restaurant in Finland and get a meal at student prices with your HAMKO student card? You can search for canteens here
🏠 Insurance, e.g. our partner for home insurance often offers promotions for our members.
🎭 Entertainment and culture – Theatres, concerts, movies, ballet, opera, clubs and much more at student prices, even all over Finland!
🛍️ Discounts also on various clothing stores, pharmacies, driving schools, streaming services, phone and internet subscriptions and glasses.