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Tampere University Student's Handbook

Exchange student’s student union membership and student card

Exchange students are entitled to join the Student Union of Tampere University (TREY) and get a student card. Your student card entitles you to various services and benefits, such as discounts at student restaurants and on train and long-distance bus tickets. The membership is voluntary for exchange students, but highly recommended. It is also the only way to get an official Finnish (plastic) student card.

Discounted meals at campus restaurants do not require a student card or a membership, also a meal subsidy card issued by Kela is valid. You can get your meal subsidy card from the Student Affairs Office. The card is valid in all student restaurants in Finland.

Please note that if you are a visitor or an intern who does not have officially have the status of an exchange student at Tampere University, you are not unfortunately able to join TREY and get a student card.

The step-by-step express instructions

  1. 1

    Pay the Student Union's (TREY) membership fee

    The only payment option: bank transfer (instructions below under the step list)

  2. 2

    Upload the payment receipt to an online form

    Note that your TUNI account must be activated first

  3. 3

    Wait until your payment has been approved

    Check the status on your Sisu profile page: Sisu > My profile > Payments and scholarships

  4. 4

    Start your student card application online

    When payment has been approved in Sisu, start your application by adding your photo etc.

  5. 5

    Submit your student card application

    Starting from 1 August (autumn) or 1 January (spring)

  6. 6

    Pick up your student card from the TREY's office

    Pick up your card when it is ready (see: Collectable student cards)

  7. 7

    Enjoy the amazing student benefits for a very low price!

    Additional details can be found in the instructions below

Published: 26.6.2019
Updated: 8.11.2024