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
The admissions results are published in stages during April and May.
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Academy of Fine Arts Admission results, spring 2025
You can also inquire information about the results by e-mail at kuva.admissions(at)uniarts.fi.
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Sibelius Academy’s admissions results 2025
You can also inquire about the results by e-mail at siba.admissions@uniarts.fi. Admissions results are published on 11 April and 28 May 2025. Each programme has announced their publication day for admissions results in the admissions guide.
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Theatre Academy’s admissions results 2025
You can also inquire about the results by e-mail at teak.admissions@uniarts.fi. Admissions results are published on 7 May and 28 May 2025. Each programme has announced their publication day for admissions results in the admissions guide.
Study options and admissions guides
January applications to Uniarts Helsinki have now closed. However, some of our programmes are outside of this application cycle. Find out more about our study options!
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Apply to the Master of Fine Arts programme
Applications to the Master of Fine Arts programme are open between 6-20 August 2025 until 3pm EEST (local Finnish time). Find out about the programme 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 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. 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 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
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
Read what our students think about studying here.
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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.
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 2022-2025.
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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 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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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.