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Department of Music and Technology

We are one of the internationally leading communities for education and research in music creation with technology.

MuTeFest'20: Electrons on the Beat
Susanna Kekkonen

We approach education and research in our field from various angles – inclusion and diversity being our key values.

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Contact information

Alejandro Olarte
Department Head
alejandro.olarte@uniarts.fi

Jan Schacher
Music and Technology Professor
jan.schacher@uniarts.fi

Read about our studies

We offer studies at Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral level.

  • Read about the Bachelor and Master studies and applying

    You will be able to study music technology at one of the best performing arts universities of the world. We have a unique learning environment, a multi-skilled, international staff, and high-quality equipment and studio facilities.

  • Read about the doctoral studies at the Sibelius Academy

    Doctoral studies and research represent an important part of the Department of Music and Technology, with about twelve ongoing doctoral projects, and two doctors (Vesa Norilo & Alejandro Olarte).

  • Read about our different focus areas

    Our focus areas are: electroacoustic music, experimental performance with electronics, film and game music, live sound in concert settings, media and sonic arts, music and technology: tools, methods and development, music technology pedagogy, recording arts and music production.

Music and Technology research

The department carries out research in fields closely linked to music creation, performance, and dissemination with technology. In addition, through developments of tools and platforms, the specific needs of experimental musicians are addressed. The center comprises an international and interdisciplinary community of researchers.

Read more about ongoing doctoral projects in Music and Technology

Music and Technology on stage

Artistic activities are an integral part of our studies and research. See our students and staff on stage in Helsinki and elsewhere!

See all our events on the Uniarts event calendar

Get to know our everyday life

Housed in the Helsinki Music Centre, we offer a unique learning environment, multifaceted faculty, high-quality technical resources and a wide network of professionals who work in arts, research, and commercial enterprise roles.

Faculty

See the list of the Music and Technology department’s faculty