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University of the Arts Helsinki

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Arts university in Helsinki, Finland

The University of the Arts Helsinki (Finnish: Taideyliopisto, Swedish: Konstuniversitetet), 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).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 1, 2013Founded1
  • HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland1
  • Websitewww.uniarts.fi
  • Legal formMuu julkisoikeudellinen oikeushenkilö3
  • Kind of organizationGovernment entity1
  • LEI743700SX0I4NQXZMRT183
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressHaapaniemenkatu 6, FI-00530 Helsinki, Finland3
  • Registered withFinnish Patent and Registration Office, 2500305-63

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Academy of Fine Arts main building Mylly (Vilhonvuori, Helsinki, Finland, 2021) - 01
Photo: Coen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons6

The University of the Arts Helsinki (Finnish: Taideyliopisto, Swedish: Konstuniversitetet), 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.2

Corporate structure

University of the Arts Helsinki sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • University of the Arts Helsinki Helsinki, Finland
    • Sibelius Academy Subsidiary · Helsinki, Finland
    • Theatre Academy Helsinki Subsidiary · Helsinki, Finland

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Researcher of economic culture Paavo Järvensivu

Board professional and executive Heikki Lehtonen (chair of the board)

Professor Marja Makarow

Director of the Cultural Office of the City of Helsinki Stuba Nikula

LL.M. with court training Astrid Thors (vice-chair)

Professor Eeva Anttila

Professor Petteri Salomaa

Facilities expert Kari Karlsson

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Senior Advisor Hannu Tolvanen

Student Lukas Korpelainen

Student Sofia Raittinen

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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.

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • Sibelius Academy
  • Theatre Academy Helsinki since Jan 1, 2013

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Acquisitions

  1. Jan 1, 2013Acquired Theatre Academy Helsinki1

Timeline

  1. Jan 1, 2013Founded Founded1

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