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 the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy.
Study options and admissions guides
The general bachelor’s and master’s admissions to Uniarts Helsinki are open 7-21 January 2027 until 3pm EET (local Finnish time). However, the Master’s Programme in Fine Arts admissions are open in the autumn. Explore our study options!
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Study options
Music, fine arts, performing arts and writing – explore the many study opportunities offered by our academies. Programmes starting at the bachelor’s level are for applicants who do not have a higher education degree from the same field.
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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. The 2027 guides will be published in November at the latest. The application period starts 7 January and ends on 21 January 2027 at 15:00 EET. Programmes starting at bachelor level are for applicants who do not have a higher education degree from the same field.
Uniarts Helsinki consists of three academies
Click to find out more about each academy. 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
Globally recognised for excellence, the Sibelius Academy is one of Europe’s largest music academies, offering 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
Curious about student life? Here’s what our students have to say.
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Arts management student: I want to help shape the future of the arts
Years in consulting clarified Oula Hyle’s calling toward arts and culture. In the Arts management master’s programme, the threads of his earlier experiences finally came together: pedagogical skills, people-oriented leadership and business insight help him build bridges between the cultural field and the business world.
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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.
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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.
International and inspiring study environment
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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 our student ambassadors directly
Our student ambassadors are a group of current degree students who are 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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As a student, you will have access to free art experiences!
Find out about the hundreds of events you could enjoy as a student.
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See our exchange partner institutions
You can choose your exchange destination from over a hundred schools around the world. Take a look at our exchange partner institutions!
Practical information about studies
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Study costs and living expenses
All students must cover their own living costs while studying at Uniarts Helsinki, which makes it important to have a budget.
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Admissions office
We will help you with any questions you have about applying to study at our university and accepting an offer of admission.
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Admissions statistics
Applicant statistics of the Academy of Fine Arts, the Sibelius Academy and the Theatre Academy for the period 2023-2026.
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Information about student housing options
Uniarts Helsinki does not offer accommodation to its students so make sure to make your own living arrangements in good time.
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Healthcare services for students
Read about the healthcare services available to degree and exchange students.
Other ways to study here
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Thinking about joining us for a study exchange?
Explore the many study opportunities offered by our academies and how to apply for a study exchange.
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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.