Facts about SAVOTTA

• The full name is the Student Union of Savonia University of Applied Sciences
• A legal part of Savonia as regulated by the Finnish Legistlation of Universities of Applied Sciences
• Founded originally 1999, roots go back to 1892
• One of the biggest student unions in Finland
• About 80% of students in Savonia are members of the Student Union (academic year 2019-2020)
• Over 5 100 members
• Member of University of Applied Sciences Students in Finland – SAMOK
• Member of Finnish student sports federation (OLL)
• Member of Opiskelijan Itä-Suomi ry
• Member of Service Sector Employers Palta
• 12 representative board members
• 8 board members
• 7-30 employees during academic year