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
Applications for the bachelor’s and master’s programmes at Uniarts Helsinki are open from 7 to 21 January 2026 until 15:00 EET (Finnish time). However, admissions for the Master’s programme in Fine Arts take place in the autumn. Explore our study options!
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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 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. 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.
Admissions results
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Admission result: Master of Fine Arts, Autumn 2025
24 applicants are admitted as new students to the 2-year education leading to a master’s degree in fine arts, and 12 applicants are placed on a waiting list.
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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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
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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.
Learn more about us
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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 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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Experience art by fellow students
As our student, you will have access to hundreds of events each year. Find out more.
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 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 2022-2025.
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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 services for students
Read about the healthcare services available to degree and exchange students.
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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Student exchange
Uniarts Helsinki offers exchange students an excellent range of study options.
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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.