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Study Arts & Design in Finland 🇫🇮

Finland offers 70 Arts & Design programs across 21 universities. Tuition ranges from $8k–$28k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students.

70 Programs
21 Universities
$8k–$28k/yr Tuition
1% STEM
27% Scholarships

Why Finland for Arts & Design?

Living Cost

$11,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (32) Bachelor (27) PhD (11)

Top Universities for Arts & Design in Finland

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Helsinki · National rank #1

Experience and Service Design · Master
University of Oulu

Oulu · National rank #3 · QS #342

PhD Programme in Human Sciences · PhD
University of Turku

Turku · National rank #3 · QS #366

Finnish and Finno-Ugric Languages and Cultures · Master Doctoral Programme in Humanities · PhD Digital Culture, Landscapes and Heritage · Master Bachelor's Degree Programme in Humanities · Bachelor
Ã…bo Akademi University

Turku · National rank #8 · QS #643

Doctoral Programme in Humanities · PhD
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Helsinki · National rank #15

Bachelor of Culture and Arts in Music · Bachelor
Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Kuopio · National rank #21

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Industrial Design · Bachelor Master of Culture and Arts, Design Management · Master
Music Therapy · Master Language, Culture and Social Interaction · Master History · Bachelor
Acting · Master Lighting Design · Master Dramaturgy · Master Choreography · Master Directing · Master Costume Design · Master Scenography · Master Sound Design · Master Doctoral Programme in Dance · PhD Dance Performance · Master Doctoral Programme in Theatre and Drama · PhD Dance (Bachelor) · Bachelor Directing (Bachelor) · Bachelor Doctoral Programme of Artistic Research in Performing Arts · PhD Acting in Swedish · Bachelor Master's Studies in Directing · Master Acting in Finnish · Bachelor
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Design · Bachelor
Smart and Sustainable Design · Master Design · Bachelor
Game Design · Bachelor Fine Arts · Bachelor Media and Arts · Bachelor
Arctic Art and Design · Master Service Design · Master Art and Design · PhD Finnish Language and Culture · Bachelor Graphic Design · Bachelor Visual Arts · Bachelor Industrial Design · Bachelor
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Bachelor Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts · PhD Master of Fine Arts · Master Master's Programme in Fine Arts · Master Degree Programme in Fine Arts (Bachelor and Master) · Master
Bachelor of Music · Bachelor Master of Music · Master Master's Programme in Music Theory · Master Doctoral Programme in Music · PhD Master's Programme in Conducting · Master Master's Programme in Music Performance (Instrumental) · Master Master's Programme in Composition · Master Composition, Master · Master Composition, Bachelor · Bachelor Doctoral Programs · PhD Conducting · Master
Finnish Language and Culture · Bachelor
Service Design · Master
Service Design · Master
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts · Bachelor Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts · Bachelor
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Art · Bachelor
Dance · Bachelor Theatre Academy Bachelor's Programs · Bachelor Theatre Academy Master's Programs · Master Theatre Academy Doctoral Programs · PhD

All Programs

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Industrial Design

Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

Master of Culture and Arts, Design Management

Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Master

PhD Programme in Human Sciences

University of Oulu

PhD

Doctoral Programme in Humanities

Ã…bo Akademi University

PhD Aid

Finnish and Finno-Ugric Languages and Cultures

University of Turku

Master Aid

Doctoral Programme in Humanities

University of Turku

PhD Aid

Digital Culture, Landscapes and Heritage

University of Turku

Master Aid

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Humanities

University of Turku

Bachelor Aid

Music Therapy

University of Jyväskylä

Master

Language, Culture and Social Interaction

University of Jyväskylä

Master

History

University of Jyväskylä

Bachelor

Acting

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Lighting Design

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Dramaturgy

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Choreography

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master Aid

Directing

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Costume Design

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Scenography

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Sound Design

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Doctoral Programme in Dance

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

PhD

Dance Performance

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master Aid

Doctoral Programme in Theatre and Drama

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

PhD

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Design

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

Bachelor

Smart and Sustainable Design

Häme University of Applied Sciences

Master

Design

Häme University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

Dance (Bachelor)

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor Aid

Directing (Bachelor)

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor Aid

Doctoral Programme of Artistic Research in Performing Arts

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

PhD Aid

Acting in Swedish

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor

Master's Studies in Directing

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master Aid

Acting in Finnish

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor Aid

Game Design

SAMK - Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor STEM

Fine Arts

SAMK - Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

Media and Arts

SAMK - Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

Arctic Art and Design

Lapland University

Master

Service Design

Lapland University

Master

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor

Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts

Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki

PhD Aid

Bachelor of Music

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor

Master of Fine Arts

Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Master of Music

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Master's Programme in Music Theory

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Doctoral Programme in Music

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

PhD

Master's Programme in Conducting

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Master's Programme in Music Performance (Instrumental)

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Master's Programme in Composition

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Master's Programme in Fine Arts

Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Degree Programme in Fine Arts (Bachelor and Master)

Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Composition, Master

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master Aid

Composition, Bachelor

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor Aid

Doctoral Programs

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

PhD Aid

Conducting

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Master Aid

Finnish Language and Culture

LAB University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

Service Design

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Master

Service Design

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Master Aid

Art and Design

Lapland University

PhD

Finnish Language and Culture

Lapland University

Bachelor

Graphic Design

Lapland University

Bachelor

Visual Arts

Lapland University

Bachelor

Industrial Design

Lapland University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK

Bachelor

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Art

Novia University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

Bachelor of Culture and Arts in Music

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK

Bachelor

Dance

Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor Aid

Theatre Academy Bachelor's Programs

Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor

Theatre Academy Master's Programs

Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki

Master

Theatre Academy Doctoral Programs

Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki

PhD

Experience and Service Design

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Master

Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Music Pedagogy

Centria University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Arts & Design in Finland?
Tuition for Arts & Design programs in Finland ranges from $8k–$28k/yr. 27% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $11k.
What are the English language requirements for Arts & Design in Finland?
English-taught Arts & Design programs in Finland typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Arts & Design programs are in Finland?
Abroadly lists 70 Arts & Design programs at 21 universities across Finland. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Arts & Design programs in Finland STEM-designated?
1% of Arts & Design programs in Finland carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Finland a good country for Arts & Design students?
Finland is a strong choice for Arts & Design with 21 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Finnish, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Arts & Design in Finland?
In Finland, Arts & Design programs are offered at: Bachelor (27 programs), Master (32 programs), PhD (11 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.