Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Where courage meets the future of performing arts.

📍 Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮

Quick Facts about Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

  • Tuition: $12,000 – $18,000/year
  • Intakes: Fall, Spring

Information for International Students at Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland welcomes international students.

  • No visa support offered
  • No on-campus work
  • Student housing available

Programs at Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki (24 programs)

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki offers 24 programs across Bachelor, Master, PhD levels.

Bachelor Programs (12)

  • Dance (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program provides fundamental training in various dance techniques, performance, and theoretical aspects of dance.
    Field: Dance
    Career outcomes: Dancer
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Dramaturgy (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program introduces students to the principles and practices of dramaturgy, preparing them for roles in script development and performance analysis.
    Field: Dramaturgy
    Career outcomes: Dramaturge
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Directing (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program provides foundational training and practical experience in directing for theatre and performance.
    Field: Directing
    Career outcomes: Director
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Acting in Swedish (BA) — 36 months · Swedish · €28,000/yr
    This Bachelor's program provides comprehensive training in acting for the Swedish-speaking theatre and performance industry.
    Field: Acting
    Career outcomes: Actor
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Acting in Finnish (BA) — 36 months · Finnish · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program provides comprehensive training in acting for the Finnish theatre and performance industry.
    Field: Acting
    Career outcomes: Actor
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Lighting and Sound Design (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program offers comprehensive training in lighting and sound design for theatre and live performance.
    Field: Lighting Design
    Career outcomes: Lighting Designer, Sound Designer
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Dance (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program provides fundamental training in various dance techniques, performance, and theoretical aspects of dance.
    Field: Dance
    Career outcomes: Dancer
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Dramaturgy (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program introduces students to the principles and practices of dramaturgy, preparing them for roles in script development and performance analysis.
    Field: Dramaturgy
    Career outcomes: Dramaturge
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Directing (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program provides foundational training and practical experience in directing for theatre and performance.
    Field: Directing
    Career outcomes: Director
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Acting in Swedish (BA) — 36 months · Swedish · €28,000/yr
    This Bachelor's program provides comprehensive training in acting for the Swedish-speaking theatre and performance industry.
    Field: Acting
    Career outcomes: Actor
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Acting in Finnish (BA) — 36 months · Finnish · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program provides comprehensive training in acting for the Finnish theatre and performance industry.
    Field: Acting
    Career outcomes: Actor
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025
  • Lighting and Sound Design (Bachelor) (BA) — 36 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Bachelor's program offers comprehensive training in lighting and sound design for theatre and live performance.
    Field: Lighting Design
    Career outcomes: Lighting Designer, Sound Designer
    Deadline: January 8-22, 2025

Master Programs (10)

  • Musical Theatre, Master (MA) — 24 months · Finnish
    A joint program between the Sibelius Academy and the Theatre Academy, deepening and diversifying competence in musical theatre. It focuses on acting, singing, dancing, musical dramaturgy, and performance thinking, with hands-on experience and collaborations.
    Field: Musical Theatre
    Career outcomes: Performing Artist, Artistic Creator, Visionary in Musical Theatre
    Deadline: January 2026
  • Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research (CDPR) (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    A double-degree program offering a unique opportunity to experience different forms of dramaturgical thinking and performance cultures, enabling a comparative approach to dramaturgical practice and theory.
    Field: Dramaturgy
    Career outcomes: Dramaturge, Performance Researcher
    Deadline: January 4-18, 2023
  • MA in Dance Pedagogy (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Master's program focuses on the theory and practice of dance pedagogy, preparing students for educational roles in dance and movement contexts.
    Field: Dance Pedagogy
    Career outcomes: Dance Pedagogue
    Deadline: January 5-19, 2022
  • MA in Theatre Pedagogy (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Master's program focuses on the theory and practice of theatre pedagogy, preparing students for educational roles in theatre and performance contexts.
    Field: Theatre Pedagogy
    Career outcomes: Theatre Pedagogue
    Deadline: January 5-19, 2022
  • Master's Studies in Directing (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Master's program provides advanced training and artistic development for aspiring directors in the performing arts.
    Field: Directing
    Career outcomes: Director
    Deadline: January 5-19, 2022
  • Musical Theatre, Master (MA) — 24 months · Finnish
    A joint program between the Sibelius Academy and the Theatre Academy, deepening and diversifying competence in musical theatre. It focuses on acting, singing, dancing, musical dramaturgy, and performance thinking, with hands-on experience and collaborations.
    Field: Musical Theatre
    Career outcomes: Performing Artist, Artistic Creator, Visionary in Musical Theatre
    Deadline: January 2026
  • Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research (CDPR) (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    A double-degree program offering a unique opportunity to experience different forms of dramaturgical thinking and performance cultures, enabling a comparative approach to dramaturgical practice and theory.
    Field: Dramaturgy
    Career outcomes: Dramaturge, Performance Researcher
    Deadline: January 4-18, 2023
  • MA in Dance Pedagogy (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Master's program focuses on the theory and practice of dance pedagogy, preparing students for educational roles in dance and movement contexts.
    Field: Dance Pedagogy
    Career outcomes: Dance Pedagogue
    Deadline: January 5-19, 2022
  • MA in Theatre Pedagogy (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Master's program focuses on the theory and practice of theatre pedagogy, preparing students for educational roles in theatre and performance contexts.
    Field: Theatre Pedagogy
    Career outcomes: Theatre Pedagogue
    Deadline: January 5-19, 2022
  • Master's Studies in Directing (MA) — 24 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This Master's program provides advanced training and artistic development for aspiring directors in the performing arts.
    Field: Directing
    Career outcomes: Director
    Deadline: January 5-19, 2022

PhD Programs (2)

  • Doctoral Programme of Artistic Research in Performing Arts (PhD) — 48 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This program allows students to deepen their expertise and become artist-researchers, focusing on artistic research in performing arts and their pedagogy. It offers a collegial environment for independent and creative artistic research.
    Field: Performing Arts
    Career outcomes: Artist-researcher, Innovator in performing arts, Art practitioner, Curator, Teacher, Societal engagement specialist
    Deadline: September 2-16, 2024
  • Doctoral Programme of Artistic Research in Performing Arts (PhD) — 48 months · English · €28,000/yr · Scholarship available
    This program allows students to deepen their expertise and become artist-researchers, focusing on artistic research in performing arts and their pedagogy. It offers a collegial environment for independent and creative artistic research.
    Field: Performing Arts
    Career outcomes: Artist-researcher, Innovator in performing arts, Art practitioner, Curator, Teacher, Societal engagement specialist
    Deadline: September 2-16, 2024

Scholarships & Tuition at Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Annual tuition for international students: $12,000 – $18,000/year

Visit the university's financial aid page for the latest scholarship information.

Campus & Facilities at Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

  • Student housing available
  • No sports facilities
  • No disability support info

Key Highlights

  • Finland’s largest artistic higher education institution
  • Pioneer in artistic research and pedagogy
  • Tuition-free for EU and EEA students
  • Modern facilities in the Kallio district
  • Diverse programs in performing arts and dance
  • Strong emphasis on international artistic collaboration

Fields of Study at Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

  • Theatre
  • Dance
  • Performance

Frequently Asked Questions about Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

What is Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki?

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki is a university located in Helsinki, Finland. .

How much does it cost to study at Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki?

Tuition fees at Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki for international students range from $12,000 – $18,000/year.

How many programs does Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki offer?

Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki offers 24 programs: 12 Bachelor's, 10 Master's, and 2 PhD programs across various fields of study.

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