Graduating

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.
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.
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.

Publication of thesis projects

Artistic components of thesis projects are public events, and written components are published in the library’s internal or external databases.
Checking the originality of theses in Moodle

The Turnitin plagiarism detection system used through Moodle checks the originality of the written components of your doctoral or master’s thesis project. You can also use the system to check the originality of other texts.
How to request rectification of a thesis project or study attainment grade

How to submit an official request for rectification to the University.

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.
Read thesis project guidelines for your degree

Detailed guides for completing thesis projects for the Academy of Fine Arts degrees.
Citation guidelines for thesis projects at the Academy of Fine Arts

Instructions for compiling a list of references and information on reference techniques for Academy of Fine Arts students.
Logo for written work

You can download the academy’s logo file from Uniarts Helsinki’s image bank.

Thesis guidelines for your degree

How to complete the artistic and written part of your thesis.
Instructions for submitting master’s thesis project at the Theatre Academy

These are the guidelines for submitting a thesis project.
Master’s thesis project plan at the Theatre Academy

You can download the thesis project plan for a Master of Arts (Theatre and Drama / Dance / Art and Design) degree on this page. Submit the plan to the designated planning officer of your degree programme.
Master’s thesis project templates and abstracts at the Theatre Academy

You can download the thesis project templates and read about related training opportunities on this page.
Citation guidelines for thesis projects at the Theatre Academy

Instructions for compiling a list of references and information on reference techniques for Theatre Academy students.

Guidelines for maturity tests

Before your bachelor’s or master’s thesis project can be approved, you must complete a written maturity test.

Separate continued right to study

A separate right to continued study gives you the right to supplement your studies free of charge for two years after graduation from Uniarts Helsinki.
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.
Working Life Studies

All Uniarts Helsinki students can include studies in career skills in their degree. These studies give students tools that are needed in working professionally in the arts sector, pursuing a career as an entrepreneur and reflecting on one’s own path as an artist.
MAx catalogue of Theatre Academy graduates

The catalogue presents master’s graduates of the Theatre Academy.
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.
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 the most and you must apply for it within five years from graduation. You may also take the permit in parts.

What to consider when graduating