Grants awarded at Uniarts Helsinki

Published 30.11.2022 | Updated 9.9.2024

You may apply for several grants within Uniarts Helsinki. E-mail is the most important channel we will use to inform all students of the application period.  

Tuition fee waivers

Uniarts Helsinki has a scholarship programme for students who are liable for payment in the form of tuition fee waivers. In principle, waivers can be awarded within the target graduation times. The programme only applies to students starting before 1.8.2026. The validity of the scholarship programme ends no later than 31.7.2030.

Academy of Fine Arts’ grants

As a student at the Academy of Fine Arts, you can apply for the academy’s general grant, a materials grant or a thesis grant. 

Sibelius Academy’s grants

The Sibelius Academy Foundation awards grants that contribute towards the completion of studies and to students that have graduated in the target schedule. 

Theatre Academy’s grants

The Theatre Academy’s grants are meant for activities promoting the student’s progression in their studies. The student should be an attending bachelor’s and master’s degree student or a doctoral student. You can apply for a grant either as a private person or as part of a group. 

Grants databases

Links to grants databases:  

•  Research Funding Database Aurora  
•  FYRK (in Swedish)  
•  SYL Grants Database  
•  Finnish Cultural Foundation  
•  Association of Finnish Foundations  
• Svenska Kulturfonden (in Swedish)  

Student exchange funding

You may receive student financial aid for studies abroad that are part of your degree programme.  
If you are pursuing a course related to your studies (e.g., exchange studies) abroad, you may be eligible for a housing supplement for those studying abroad.  

Erasmus+ and Nordplus grants 

Those leaving for a student exchange through the Erasmus+ and Nordplus programmes will be awarded a grant. The amount of the grant will be based on the duration and the destination of the exchange. 

Ask your academy’s planning officer of international affairs about the Erasmus+ and Nordplus grants.  

Information about parties supporting international mobility  

•  Finnish National Agency for Education’s international service (in Finnish and in Swedish)   
•  Fulbright Center (studying in the USA and Canada)   
• European Cultural Foundation   
•  Nordic Council of Ministers   

Research funding

Research services will provide you with information on applying for research funding, application periods and Uniarts Helsinki’s guidelines.