Graduating
Information on how to apply for a degree certificate, submit thesis projects and complete maturity tests.
Thesis projects
Find the thesis instructions relevant to your degree. Both the bachelor’s and the master’s degree include a thesis.
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Thesis project guidance
How to complete the thesis project for your degree. Filter results to see guidance for your academy.
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Guidelines for maturity tests
Before your bachelor’s or master’s thesis project can be approved, you must complete a written maturity test.
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Thesis abstracts at the Sibelius-Academy
A thesis abstract template for a written thesis.
Thesis template and other important considerations
Use the shared template to write your thesis to make sure all the technical settings are done correctly. Follow the citation guidelines and the instructions on handling personal data.
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Uniarts Helsinki thesis template
Download the template for the written part of your thesis. You can use the anstract page when you complete your written maturity test.
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Thesis referencing guidelines
Uniarts Helsinki’s referencing guidelines help students navigate citation and referencing conventions when writing theses.
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Checking the originality of theses
The Turnitin plagiarism detection system used through Moodle checks the originality of the written components of your thesis project. You can also use the system to check the originality of other texts.
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Personal data processing in thesis projects or study attainments
When collecting personal data, you must comply with the Personal Data Act. This guide will help you identify personal data, a secure way to process it and what you should take into account with regard to study attainments.
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Requesting rectification of a thesis project or study attainment
How to submit an official request for rectification of a grade to the university.
Graduation checklists
What you need to take into account as you prepare to graduate, and the key dates related to your graduation.
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Graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts
You can apply for a degree certificate using the electronic form once your thesis has been approved and you have completed the maturity test and all required studies for your degree.
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Graduating from the Sibelius Academy
You can apply for a degree certificate using the electronic form once your thesis has been approved and you have completed the maturity test and all required studies for your degree.
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Graduating from the Theatre Academy
You can apply for a degree certificate when you have completed all the studies required for the degree in accordance with the curriculum.
Submitting thesis projects
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Guidelines for submitting thesis projects at the Academy of Fine Arts
How to compile a thesis project plan and submit the thesis project for examination.
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Submitting master’s thesis project at the Theatre Academy
Follow the step-by-step submission instructions in Moodle to make sure that you have completed all stages corrently.
After graduation
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Separate continued right to study
A separate continued right to study gives you the right to complete studies free of charge for four academic terms following your graduation from Uniarts Helsinki.
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Join our alumni network
You can gain access to alumni benefits by registering to our Alumni Network. Registration is for free and does not obligate you to participate in anything.
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Working life studies
All Uniarts Helsinki students can include studies in career skills in their degree. These studies give students tools for working professionally in the arts sector, pursuing a career as an entrepreneur and reflecting on their own path as an artist.
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MAx catalogue of Theatre Academy graduates
The catalogue presents master’s graduates of the Theatre Academy.
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Theatre Academy alumni’s right to book facilities
As a recent graduate, you have the right to book the university’s facilities free of charge for your own practice sessions and rehearsals when they are not used for the university’s activities.
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Apply for a residence permit to look for work after graduation
After graduation, you may apply for a residence permit to look for work or start a business. You may get the permit for two years at most and you must apply for it within five years from graduation. You may also use the permit in parts.
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Participate in Uniarts Helsinki’s conferment ceremony
The next conferment ceremony for masters and doctors will be held in August 2028.