Study at Uniarts Helsinki
Come study music, fine arts, performing arts or writing at one of the best performing arts universities in the world. Our academies are: Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy.
Admissions results
Spring 2024 admissions results are published in three stages: 5 April, 8 May and 31 May. Each admissions guide contains the programme-specific publishing date.
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Sibelius Academy’s admissions results, spring 2024
You can also inquire about the results by e-mail at siba.admissions@uniarts.fi. Admissions results are published on 5 April and 31 May 2024. Each programme has announced their publication day for admissions results in the admissions guide.
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Theatre Academy publishes its admissions results on 8 May and 31 May
You’ll be able to access the results here when they are published.
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Academy of Fine Arts publishes its admissions results on 31 May
You’ll be able to access the results here when they are published.
Study options and admissions guides
The January 2024 application cycle to Uniarts Helsinki has now closed. However, some of our programmes are outside of this cycle – find out more about them and how to apply.
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Study options
Music, fine arts, performing arts and writing – explore the many programmes offered by our academies. Programmes starting at bachelor level are for applicants who do not have a higher education degree.
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Admissions guides
Application instructions, schedules and requirements for applying to the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy or Theatre Academy. Always make sure to check which year’s guides you are reading.
Uniarts Helsinki consists of three academies
Click to find out more about each of them. Or keep scrolling to read student interviews and admissions information.
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Academy of Fine Arts
We provide the highest level of education in fine arts in Finland. The Academy of Fine Arts is part of Uniarts Helsinki.
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Sibelius Academy
We are one of the largest music academies in Europe and provide the highest level of music education in Finland.
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Theatre Academy
We provide the highest level of education in performing arts and writing in Finland. The Theatre Academy is one of Uniarts Helsinki’s three academies.
Student interviews
Read what our students think about studying here.
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My day: “After years of trial and error, I realised I practice better later in the day”
Experience the rhythm of daily life with oboe student and Student Ambassador Lucía Castillo Gutiérrez at the Sibelius Academy of Uniarts Helsinki.
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Fine arts student: Freedom of choice supports my creativity
Read an interview about Nóra Somos, a second-year fine arts student who finds that at Uniarts Helsinki, students can tailor their education as they see fit. She says that nothing feels better than being encouraged and getting into a good workflow.
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Dance pedagogy student: The master’s programme allows us to explore different pedagogical approaches
Read an interview with Francis Maskens, who hails from the UK and started his studies in the master’s programme in dance pedagogy last year. He finds his studies offer fantastic opportunities to explore the various ways that dance can benefit our society.
Get to know us better
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What is it like to study at Uniarts Helsinki?
Read more about our teaching practices, the role of artistic activities as part of the studies, and the facilities that you can use as a student.
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Ask a student about studying here
Our student ambassadors are a group of current degree students here to help you.
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Find your own voice
At the Sibelius Academy, students enjoy unparalleled flexibility and creative freedom through personalised study plans, a myriad of artistic pursuits and abundant prospects for international collaboration. Intrigued? Read more here!
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Experience art from fellow students
As a student here, you will have access to hundreds of events each year. Find out more.
Information on studies
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Study costs and living expenses
All students must cover their own living costs while studying at Uniarts Helsinki, it is important to have a budget.
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Admissions office
We will help you with any questions you have about applying to study here and confirming your study place.
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Admissions statistics
Applicant statistics of the Academy of Fine Arts, the Sibelius Academy and the Theatre Academy for the period 2019-2023.
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Flexible right to study
The flexible right to study, i.e. the right to complete JOO studies, refers to the possibility to apply for the right to study at another Finnish university to complete a study module or individual courses, for example.
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Information about student housing options
Uniarts Helsinki doesn’t offer student accommodation so you will have to make your own living arrangements.
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Healthcare and wellbeing services for international students
Read about the benefits and support available to international degree and exchange students including access to healthcare services.
Other ways to study here
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Continuous learning
Complement your skills with Open University studies or improve your professional competence through our continuous education and specialisation programmes.
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Doctoral education
Deepen your expertise and complete a doctoral degree in fine arts, theatre and dance, or music.
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Sibelius Junior Academy
The Junior Academy is a platform for future professionals of music. You can apply to study classical, jazz, folk or Global Music.