📖 Introduction

The University of the Arts Helsinki is a multidisciplinary university that offers high-quality education in the arts. It was founded in 2013 and is located in Helsinki, Finland. The university has a diverse community of students and faculty, representing a range of artistic disciplines, including music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.

🏫 About The University of the Arts Helsinki

  • The University of the Arts Helsinki is a vibrant and dynamic institution that fosters creativity, innovation, and excellence in the arts. It provides a range of programs and courses that are designed to develop students' skills, knowledge, and artistic vision.
  • The university has a distinguished faculty, which includes some of the leading artists and scholars in their respective fields. The faculty is committed to providing students with a supportive and challenging learning environment that encourages them to develop their artistic potential.
  • The University of the Arts Helsinki is also a popular destination for international students. It welcomes students from all over the world and provides a range of support services to ensure their academic and personal success. As of 2021, the university has approximately 450 international students from over 50 countries.
  • In total, the University of the Arts Helsinki has around 2,200 students. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as research and artistic development opportunities. The university is dedicated to providing its students with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed in their artistic careers.
  • The University of the Arts Helsinki is committed to fostering artistic excellence and innovation. It is a dynamic and exciting institution that provides a supportive and challenging environment for students to explore their artistic passions and talents.
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Programs

  • Business in the creative fields
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Open University studies
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Sibelius Junior Academy
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Sibelius Summer Academy courses
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Sound art and sonic arts study module
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Bachelor’s in Contemporary art history and theory
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Bachelor’s in Cultural music studies
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Bachelor’s in Dance
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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  • Bachelor’s in Writing
    5,000 EUR / Year
    Start Date: Aug 2025
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    🏠 Accommodation

    If accommodation on campus is important to you we advise you to arrive a few days before so you can try to register. You can also to choose accommodation off campus, we have an article about that here.

    📬 Admissions Process

    3 Steps to Apply to a University

    Application step 1

    Application step 2

    Application step 3

    Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

    Required documents:

    • Passport
    • Graduation certificate
    • Passport size photo

    Preparing documents:

    You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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    Application process:

    Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

    The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

    Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

    After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

    The university may contact you directly for further questions.

    We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

    After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

    Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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    Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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