Graduating
How to apply for a degree certificate. The thesis project guidelines and information on maturity tests.
What to consider when graduating
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Apply for a degree certificate at the Academy of Fine Arts
Guidelines for applying for a degree certificate and receiving the degree certificate at the Academy of Fine Arts.
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Apply for a degree certificate at the Sibelius Academy
Guidelines for applying for a degree certificate and receiving the degree certificate at the Sibelius Academy.
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Apply for a degree certificate at the Theatre Academy
Guidelines for applying for a degree certificate and information on graduation dates.
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Important dates related to graduation
Information on deadlines for submitting thesis projects and dates for issuing degree certificates.
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Checklist for graduates
A checklist of things to do and consider before and after you graduate.
Thesis project
Both bachelor’s and master’s degrees include a thesis project, which comprises 6-10 credits for the bachelor’s degree and 20-40 credits for the master’s degree. A thesis project often includes both an artistic and a written component. An entirely artistic (SibA) or written thesis project is also possible.
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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.
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Guidelines for requesting a rectification of a thesis project grade
These are the guidelines for addressing an official request for rectification to the university.
Thesis projects at the Academy of Fine Arts
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Guidelines for submitting thesis projects at the Academy of Fine Arts
These are the guidelines for compiling a thesis project plan and submitting the thesis project for examination.
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Thesis project guidelines: Bachelor of Fine Arts
These are the guidelines for completing the artistic and the written component included in a bachelor’s thesis project.
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Thesis project guidelines: Master of Fine Arts
These are the guidelines for completing the artistic and the written component included in a master’s thesis project.
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Thesis project guidelines: Praxis Master’s Programme in Exhibition Studies
These are the guidelines for completing the artistic and the written component included in a thesis project for the Praxis Master’s Programme.
Thesis projects at the Sibelius-Academy
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Guidelines for thesis projects at the Sibelius Academy
Guidelines for thesis projects and written components at the Sibelius Academy.
Thesis projects at the Theatre Academy
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Guidelines for submitting thesis projects at the Theatre Academy
These are the guidelines for submitting a thesis project.
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Thesis project guidelines: Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Drama) and Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
These are the guidelines for completing the bachelor’s thesis project.
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Thesis project guidelines: Master of Arts (Theatre and Drama), Master of Arts (Dance) and Master of Arts (Art and Design)
These are the guidelines for completing the master’s thesis project.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Maturity tests
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Guidelines for maturity tests
Students complete a maturity test at the end of both bachelor’s and master’s studies.
After graduation
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How to apply for the right to continued study
Here we explain what the right to continued study means, how to activate it and what studies you can complete.
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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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Studies in career skills
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.
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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 the most and you must apply for it within five years from graduation. You may also take the permit in parts.