The University of the Arts Helsinki (, ), also known as Uniarts Helsinki, is a Finnish arts university that was launched in the beginning of 2013. Apart from a few exceptions, it is the only university in Finland that provides education in the fields it represents.
The University of the Arts Helsinki is located mainly in Helsinki, but it also has operations in Kuopio (department of church music) and Seinäjoki at the University Consortium of Seinäjoki (department of popular and folk music).
The university comprises three academies that were formerly independent universities: The Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the Arts Helsinki (until 2013 Finnish Academy of Fine Arts), the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (until 2013 Sibelius Academy) and the Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (until 2013 Helsinki Theatre Academy). The total number of students is 1946 (as of 2019).
According to the university, the goal of the merger is to strengthen the education, research and artistic activity within the field of arts in the university sector on a national and international scale. Another objective is to provide more opportunities to influence society through art.
The rector of the University of the Arts Helsinki is Kaarlo Hildén. Lauri Väkevä and Jaana Erkkilä-Hill are the vice-rectors and Heikki Lehtonen is the chair of the university board.
Admissions
The University of the Arts Helsinki offers over 30 degree programmes in the fields of music, fine arts, theatre and dance. The programmes lead to a Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral degree.
Education and research
The university provides the highest level of education in the arts in Finland, also engaging in artistic activities and research. In addition to bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies, the university offers open and continuing education services. University of the Arts Helsinki's Sibelius Academy also offers junior academy studies.
Degrees
At the University of the Arts Helsinki, students can complete Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral degrees in the fields of fine arts, music, theatre and dance.
Degree programmes
Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the Arts Helsinki (fine arts)
Study Programme in Printmaking
Study Programme in Painting
Study Programme in Sculpture
Study Programme in Time and Space Arts (moving image, site and situation specific art, photography) Praxis Master's Programme Doctoral Programme
Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (music)
Arts Management
Church Music
Classical Music Performance, accordion
Classical Music Performance, early music
Classical Music Performance, forte piano
Classical Music Performance, guitar
Classical Music Performance, kantele
Classical Music Performance, orchestral instruments
Classical Music Performance, organ
Classical Music Performance, piano
Classical Music Performance, piano chamber music and lied
Classical Music Performance, vocal music and collaborative piano
Composition and Music Theory
Conducting
Folk Music
Jazz
Music Education
Music Technology
Nordic Master in Folk Music
Nordic Master in Jazz
Popular and Folk Music (research)
Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (dance, theatre)
Degree Programme in Acting (in Finnish) Degree Programme in Acting (in Swedish) Degree Programme in Dance Degree Programme in Directing Degree Programme in Dramaturgy Master's Degree Programme in Choreography Master's Degree Programme in Dance Pedagogy Master's Degree Programme in Dance Performance Master's Degree Programme in Lighting Design Master's Degree Programme in Sound Master's Degree Programme in Theatre Pedagogy Master's Degree Programme in Live Art and Performance Studies (LAPS)
Notable staff
Academy of Fine Arts
Tuulikki Pietilä (teacher of printmaking, Art Academy School 1956–1960, now the Academy of Fine Arts) Helene Schjerfbeck (teacher of a painting atelier and a figure drawing class at the Finnish Art Society's Drawing School 1892-1902)