University of the Arts Helsinki: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2560 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #796 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #13 of 36 | In Finland |
| #3 of 8 | In Helsinki |
| #190 of 1,046 | For Music |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uniarts.fi
- Languages
- Finnish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 12% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 1,935 |
| Full time employee | 731 |
| Student:staff ratio | 3:1 |
We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for University of the Arts Helsinki based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of the Arts Helsinki has published 1,078 scientific papers with 14,592 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Art & Design, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, and Engineering.
University of the Arts Helsinki majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 8 | 4 |
| 2004 | 9 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 | 30 |
| 2006 | 19 | 52 |
| 2007 | 21 | 110 |
| 2008 | 31 | 131 |
| 2009 | 39 | 238 |
| 2010 | 54 | 266 |
| 2011 | 49 | 280 |
| 2012 | 42 | 397 |
| 2013 | 50 | 491 |
| 2014 | 61 | 533 |
| 2015 | 73 | 631 |
| 2016 | 37 | 659 |
| 2017 | 77 | 701 |
| 2018 | 76 | 952 |
| 2019 | 82 | 1291 |
| 2020 | 71 | 1758 |
| 2021 | 82 | 1900 |
| 2022 | 85 | 2075 |
| 2023 | 83 | 1881 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Arts Helsinki gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (EUR) | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,000 | 2021-2022 |
| Master's Degree | 15,000 | 2021-2022 |
| Doctoral Degree | 18,000 | 2021-2022 |
The currency used in the table is Euro (EUR)
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Arts Helsinki.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Kandidaatin tutkinto/Kandidatexamen | Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Maisterim tutkinto/Magisterexamen | Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre |
| Tohtorin tutkinto/Doktorexamen | Fine Arts, Music, Theatre |
University of the Arts Helsinki alumni
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Tarja Turunen
- Occupations
- opera singerpianistsongwritercomposer
- Biography
-
Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen-Cabuli, known professionally as Tarja Turunen or simply Tarja, is a Finnish heavy metal singer, best known as the former lead vocalist of Nightwish.
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Jean Sibelius
- Enrolled in the University of the Arts Helsinki
- Studied in 1885-1889
- Occupations
- composer
- Biography
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Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely regarded as his country's greatest composer, and his music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a stronger national identity when his country was struggling from several attempts of Russification in the late 19th century.
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Tove Jansson
- Enrolled in the University of the Arts Helsinki
- Studied in 1933-1937
- Occupations
- writerpaintercartoonistchildren's writerillustrator
- Biography
-
Tove Marika Jansson was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author. Brought up by artistic parents, Jansson studied art from 1930 to 1938 in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Paris. She held her first solo art exhibition in 1943. Over the same period, she penned short stories and articles for publication, and subsequently drew illustrations for book covers, advertisements, and postcards. She continued her work as an artist and writer for the rest of her life.
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Saara Aalto
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwritervoice actor
- Biography
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Saara Sofia Aalto is a Finnish singer, songwriter and voice actress. In 2012, she came second in the first season of The Voice of Finland.
University of the Arts Helsinki faculties and divisions
| Academy : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Academy : Sibelius | Music |
| Academy : Theatre | Theatre |
General information
| Alternative names | Taideyliopisto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Culture |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1 Helsinki, 00097 Finland |
|---|---|
| City population | 665,000 |