University of the Arts Helsinki

University of the Arts Helsinki
Taideyliopisto
Konstuniversitetet
Type Public
Established 2013
Rector Jari Perkiömäki
Administrative staff
 729 (2015)
Students 1,993 (2015)
Postgraduates 208 (2015)
Location Helsinki, Kuopio, Seinäjoki, Finland
Website www.uniarts.fi

The University of the Arts Helsinki (Finnish: Taideyliopisto, Swedish: Konstuniversitetet) 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 mainly located 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 Theatre Academy Helsinki). The total number of students is 1785 (as of 2015).

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 have an impact on society through art.

The rector of the University of the Arts Helsinki Jari Perkiömäki. Paula Tuovinen is the vice-rector of the university and Karri Kaitue 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. The University of the Arts Helsinki accepts applications once a year, and the next application period begins in January 2017.

More information and instructions on applying can be found from the The University of the Arts Helsinki’s website.

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.[1] University of the Arts Helsinki's Sibelius Academy also offers junior academy studies.[2]

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.

See also: Arts degrees

Degree Programmes

Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the Arts Helsinki (fine arts)

Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (music)

Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (dance, theatre)

Notable staff

Academy of Fine Arts

Sibelius Academy

Theatre Academy

Student Union

The University of the Arts Student Union is a student organisation that provides services and promotes the interest of its members. All Bachelor’s and Master’s students studying at any of the three academies of the University of the Arts Helsinki are members of the University of the Arts Student Union. The Student Union was established on 1 January 2013 as a result of the merger between the student unions of the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy. The University of the Arts Student Union is the only Finnish student union whose members exclusively consist of students studying in the field of arts.

In addition to promoting the interest of its members, the University of the Arts Student Union is in charge of Vapaan taiteen tila, a space for the university’s students to organise their own exhibitions, performances and events. The venue is located in an emergency shelter under the Katri Vala Park in Helsinki.

Organisation

Rectors

Board

References

  1. ↑ "University of the Arts Helsinki - Open Campus - Front Page". www.uniarts.fi. University of the Arts Helsinki. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "University of the Arts Helsinki - Sibelius Academy - Junior Academy". www.uniarts.fi. University of the Arts Helsinki. Retrieved 26 July 2016.

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