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.
About us
Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy offers education in performing arts and writing, from bachelor‘s degree to doctoral level. You can study lighting or sound design, scenography, dance, choreography, theatre or dance pedagogy, acting, directing, dramaturgy, performance art and writing. At the Theatre Academy you will study in a professional setting and your teachers will be the best experts in their field. We conduct high–quality research in the fields of performing arts and have networked both domestically and internationally.
Contact information
info.teak@uniarts.fi
Admissions services
teak.admissions@uniarts.fi
Tel. (phone operator) +358 294 47 2000
P.O. Box 20
FI-00097 UNIARTS
Studies
With us, you’ll grow into a performing arts professional who knows your own creative identity and who is renewing your field. In addition to our permanent teaching staff, our training programmes are regularly visited by top international professionals.
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Study options
The Theatre Academy offers many master’s programmes in English. Browse our study options.
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Life of an art student
What’s it really like to study at Uniarts Helsinki? Find out from our students in their blog or ask our student ambassadors.
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Student stories
Our students share their experiences about studies and admissions. Read interviews.
Research
We conduct research in the fields of performing arts and writing. Doctoral education is provided by the Research Centre for the Performing Arts Tutke.
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Theatre Academy’s research projects
We carry out research and development projects and are part of networks in the field of performing arts. Browse our projects.
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Theatre Academy’s publications
Our publication series include research publications, reports, topical pamphlets, and support materials for teaching performing arts.
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Tutke – The Performing Arts Research Centre
The internationally networked research centre promotes artistic research in performing arts and their pedagogy.
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Doctoral Programme of Artistic Research in Performing Arts
In our doctoral programme you can deepen your expertise and become an artist-researcher.
Art and events
Performances and performing are at the heart of our studies. The Theatre Academy has nearly 50 premieres each year, all of which are open to the public. Welcome!
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Theatre Academy’s events Spring 2025
Read more about our upcoming performances.
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Event calendar
Browse all our events.
Deans
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Otso Huopaniemi
- Dean
Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy - Contact via executive assistant: +358400792099
- otso.huopaniemi@uniarts.fi
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Laura Gröndahl
- Vice dean, research
University lecturer
Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy - +358503087727
- laura.grondahl@uniarts.fi
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Riku Saastamoinen
- Vice dean, education
University lecturer
Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy - +358400792037
- riku.saastamoinen@uniarts.fi
Professors and heads of programmes
Browse all our Theatre Academy staff-
Eeva Anttila
- Professor, Master’s Degree Programme in Dance Pedagogy, Theatre Academy
- +358405858415
- eeva.anttila@uniarts.fi
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Tuomas Fränti
- Professor, Degree Programmes and Master’s Degree Programmes in Sound Design, Theatre Academy
- +358505296626
- tuomas.franti@uniarts.fi
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Tomi Humalisto
- Professor, Degree Programmes and Master’s Degree Programme in Lighting Design, Theatre Academy
- +358405074551
- tomi.humalisto@uniarts.fi
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Liisa Ikonen
- Professor, Degree programme in designing for the performing arts, Theatre Academy
- +358504667251
- liisa.ikonen@uniarts.fi
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Heini Junkkaala
- Professor, Degree Programme in Dramaturgy and Playwriting, Theatre Academy
- +358503131873
- heini.junkkaala@uniarts.fi
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Aune Kallinen
- Professor, Swedish degree programme in acting, Theatre Academy
- +358469219098
- aune.kallinen@uniarts.fi
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Elina Knihtilä
- Professor, Degree Programme in Acting, Theatre Academy
- +358505240927
- elina.knihtila@uniarts.fi
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Saana Lavaste
- Professor, Degree Programme in Directing, Theatre Academy
- +358505273873
- saana.lavaste@uniarts.fi
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Kirsi Monni
- Professor, Master’s Degree Programme in Choreography, Theatre Academy
- +358405456350
- kirsi.monni@uniarts.fi
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Eeva Muilu
- Professor, Master’s Degree Programme in Dance Performance, Theatre Academy
- +358456349704
- eeva.muilu@uniarts.fi
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Sanna Myllylahti
- Lecturer, Degree programme in Dance, Theatre Academy
- +358440504722
- sanna.myllylahti@uniarts.fi
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Tero Nauha
- Professor, Live Art and Performance Studies, Theatre Academy
- +358504710467
- tero.nauha@uniarts.fi
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Jusa Peltoniemi
- Lecturer, Master’s Degree Programme in Writing, Theatre Academy
- +358503437032
- jusa.peltoniemi@uniarts.fi
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Miia Toivio
- Lecturer, Degree programme in writing, Theatre Academy
- +358503103842
- miia.toivio@uniarts.fi
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Jarkko Lahti
- Professor, Degree Programme in Acting, Theatre Academy
- +358503423942
- jarkko.lahti@uniarts.fi
Alumni and graduates
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For alumni
Build your networks, improve your skills and discover fresh perspectives into art and arts education.
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MAx catalogue
Meet Theatre Academy’s graduates and current students.
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Theatre Academy’s key years and rectors
Read about the Theatre Academy’s important years and rectors from the time before Uniarts Helsinki.
