Sibelius Academy’s admissions results 2026 (Junior Academy)
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Junior Academy admissions results
Based on the applications and the results of the entrance examinations in the spring of 2026, the Dean of Sibelius Academy has decided that the following applicants are admitted as students to the Sibelius Academy’s Junior Academy:
(Note: Places on the waiting list are not allocated by main subject/instrument.)
Classical Music Performance
Accordion
- Saksman Anni Iida Emilia
Brass instruments (French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba)
- Huvila Albin Kaarlo Vihtori (French horn)
- Juntunen Aaretti Otso Otava (trumpet)
- Jännes Daniel Kristian (baritone horn)
- Laukkanen Jere Antti Matias (tuba)
- Passi Mette Elise (trumpet)
- Turriago Ilona Vilhelmiina (trumpet)
- Vattulainen Oula Pertinpoika (French horn)
Waiting list:
- Zhu Deen (trumpet)
Cello
- Aarnio Veikko Iivari
- Lutsar Mari Ellen
- Toots Maali
Waiting list:
- Pirkola Jaakko Matti Johannes
- Koistinen Ukko Aarni Olavi
- Kovanen Katri Anniina
Double bass
- Hannus Vilja Maija Ilana
- Riskala Lauri Johannes
Waiting list:
- Tourunen Unna Ester Lyydia
- Servo Antti Veikko Johannes
Early Music
- Paukkeri Eeli Tobias (recorder)
- Sun Hao Yun (Baroque violin)
Guitar
- Sirola Peetu Ilmari
Organ
- Dong Youcheng
Percussion
- Gustafsson Astrid Helena
Piano
- Matesen Marii Heleen
Waiting list:
- Saarinen Elias Johannes
Viola
- Gedik Outi Selin
Violin
- Du Xinyue
- Heikkilä Lumikki Safira
- Hódi Natália Elisabet
- Mäkinen Aura Ruska Ilona
- Siivonen Vilho Ilmari
Waiting list:
- Iisakkila Lilja Maria
- Chi Yutong
- Toivio Maija Katariina
- Lilius Eerik Aukusti
Woodwind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)
- Acosta Törmälehto Alba Vilhelmiina (oboe)
- Hakonen Aino Elina (flute)
- Kuitunen Klaara Esteri (flute)
- Paasisalo Mimmi Ella Helena (clarinet)
- Pensola Onni-Einari (bassoon)
No new students were admitted to other classical instruments.
Composition
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- Kallio Otso Johannes
Folk Music
- Heinonen Kaisla Kerttu (recorder)
- Sivonen Onni Heikki Oskari (accordion)
Waiting list:
- Talvio Kaarlo Einari Johannes (violin)
Global Music
- Sanchez Vassileva Emma (violin)
Waiting list:
- Kerkkänen Miihkali Matias (violin)
- Puppala Shreyansh (voice)
Jazz Music
- Riutto Niklas Sebastian (drums)
- Salovuori Eeti Santeri (electric guitar)
- Vähälä Eelis Sauli Matias (trumpet)
Waiting list:
- Halonen Pauli Aslak Jannenpoika (alto saxophone)
- Lampela Esko Johannes (double bass, electric bass)
Music Theory
No new students
Confirming your study place and delivering your school certificates
New students will receive registration instructions attached to the acceptance letter.
To accept the offered study right, you must fill in and deliver a confirmation document of the acceptance to the Sibelius Academy no later than 9 July 2026 at 15:00 EEST (Finnish time). The electronic confirmation form is sent to admitted applicants together with their acceptance letter. If you do not confirm your study place by the deadline, you will lose it.
In August, students admitted to the Junior Academy must submit a certificate of studying in comprehensive or secondary education in 2026–2027 (to siba.nuorisokoulutus@uniarts.fi). The certificate must reach Sibelius Academy no later than 12 August 2026 at 15:00 EEST (Finnish time). If you fail to provide the certificate in time, you will lose your study place at Sibelius Academy.
Rectification procedure
If you are dissatisfied with the admissions decision, you can request for rectification of the Dean’s admission decision from Uniarts Helsinki under the Universities Act (558/2009), section 82.
If you believe that the Sibelius Academy has acted contrary to its admission criteria, you can request for rectification to the student admission decision from the Sibelius Academy in writing within 14 days of the publication of the admission results.
The rectification procedure is not intended as a means for receiving feedback, asking for further information about the admission, or requesting unjustified re-evaluation.
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