Study at Uniarts Helsinki

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 from the same field.
Admissions guides

Application instructions, schedules and requirements for applying to the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy or Theatre Academy. The admissions guides are currently being updated, and the guides for 2026 will be published on this page in November at the latest. Always make sure to check which year’s guides you are reading. Programmes starting at bachelor level are for applicants who do not have a higher education degree from the same field.

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.
Sibelius Academy

Globally recognised for excellence, the Sibelius Academy is one of Europe’s largest music academies, offering the highest level of music education in Finland.
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.

Conducting student: Mental and personal growth has been just as important as the technical training

Interview with Costas Vallios, Conducting Student at the Sibelius Academy
Fine arts student: “One of my favorite things here is the flexibility of the studying structure”

Read an interview with fine arts student Eva Volmerson.
Choreography alum: Vast production resources encouraged us students to think bigger

Laura Jantunen began developing her own movement practice while studying at the Theatre Academy of Uniarts Helsinki. Read about her journey to the master’s programme in choreography after 10 years of working life.

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.
Ask a student about studying here

Our student ambassadors are a group of current degree students here to help you.
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!
Experience art from fellow students

As a student here, you will have access to hundreds of events each year. Find out more.

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.
Admissions office

We will help you with any questions you have about applying to study here and confirming your study place.
Admissions statistics

Applicant statistics of the Academy of Fine Arts, the Sibelius Academy and the Theatre Academy for the period 2022-2025.
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.
Information about student housing options

Uniarts Helsinki doesn’t offer student accommodation so you will have to make your own living arrangements.
Healthcare services for students

Read about the healthcare services available to degree and exchange students.

Continuous learning

Complement your skills with Open University studies or improve your professional competence through our continuous education and specialisation programmes.
Doctoral education

Deepen your expertise and complete a doctoral degree in fine arts, theatre and dance, or music.
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.

Study options and admissions guides