International relations
We are the main point of contact for questions about international relations and collaboration with Uniarts Helsinki and its academies.
We are the main point of contact for questions about international relations and collaboration with Uniarts Helsinki and its academies.
We coordinate international collaboration, for example networks, exchange programmes and bilateral agreements. We support educational development through international co-operation.
If you are planning to apply for an exchange period either as a student, a teacher or a member of staff, please contact your home institution’s international relations staff first.
To discuss collaboration possibilities with us, please use one of the academy-specific email addresses listed on this page.
University of the Arts Helsinki does not work with international student recruitment agencies.
Academy of Fine Arts
kuva.international@uniarts.fi
Sibelius Academy
siba.international@uniarts.fi
Theatre Academy
teak.international@uniarts.fi
Find out if you can apply and how is it done. Application round for the academic year 2025 – 2026 is closed. Apply for 2026 – 2027 in January – February 2026.
Application information for the academic year 2025-26. Find out who can apply and how.
Find out if you can apply and how is it done.
Important information for exchange students regarding our grading system: In principle, Uniarts Helsinki’s study programmes do not use numerical grading scales. Instead, courses are marked with pass/fail.
We have been awarded an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) under the Erasmus+ scheme for the programme period 2021-2027. Our Erasmus ID code is SF HELSINK42.
Read the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 awarded to Uniarts Helsinki by the European Commission.
Read our Erasmus Policy Statement.