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.
Follow the below-described guidelines when you want to submit a thesis project for your bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis project
1. Read the guidelines for the Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis project
The guidelines explain how to complete the artistic and the written component required for a thesis project.
2. Check the deadlines for the written component of the Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis project
You must have the written component of your Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis project pre-examined before you can officially submit it for examination. Agree on the schedule for the pre-examination with your teacher or lecturer.
Autumn term 2026
| Submission deadline | Thesis projects approved |
|---|---|
| 2 June 2026 | 1 September 2026 |
| 2 September 2026 | 19 October 2026 |
| 2 November 2026 | 30 November 2026 |
Spring term 2027
| Submission deadline | Thesis projects approved |
|---|---|
| 15 January 2027 | 5 February 2027 |
| 19 March 2027 | 9 April 2027 |
| 16 April 2027 | 21 May 2027 |
3. Submit your Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis project for examination
You must deliver your thesis to the Academic Affairs Office by email as a single PDF/A file to the address: kuva.opinnaytteet@uniarts.fi. The maximum file size is 10Mb. The file should include the written component in its entirety: the title page, text, images, and a list of references and works cited.
Master of Fine Arts thesis project
1. Read the guidelines for the Master of Fine Arts thesis project
The guidelines explain how to complete the artistic and the written component required for a thesis project.
2. Check the deadlines for the written component of the Master of Fine Arts thesis project
You must have the written component of your Master of Fine Arts thesis project pre-examined before you can submit it officially. Agree on the schedule for the pre-examination with the supervising teacher.
Autumn term 2026
| Pre-examination of the thesis project: The schedule is agreed with the ssupervising teacher | Submission deadline for the finished thesis project | Examination event | Thesis projects approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 12 June 2026 | 19 August 2026 | 11 September 2026 |
| 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 4 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 |
| 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 5 October 2026 | 4–5 or 11–12 November 2026 | 30 November 2026 |
Spring term 2027
| Pre-examination of the thesis project: The schedule is agreed with the ssupervising teacher | Submission deadline for the finished thesis project | Examination event | Thesis projects approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 16 December 2026 | 13 January 2027 | 3 February 2027 |
| 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 10 February 2027 | 10 March 2027 | 2 April 2027 |
| 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 31 March 2027 | 27–28 April 2027 | 26 May 2027 |
3. Submit your Master of Fine Arts thesis project for examination
You must deliver your thesis project to the Academic Affairs Office by email as a single PDF/A file to the address: kuva.opinnaytteet@uniarts.fi. The maximum file size is 10Mb. The file should include the written component in its entirety: the title page, text, images, and a list of references and works cited.
Praxis MA thesis project
Students in the Praxis Master’s Programme follow the same general guidelines as other master’s students at the Academy of Fine Arts when it comes to the thesis project process.
Students use online form to submit their thesis project plans. The form can be found in thesis guidelines. The deadline for the written component is 1 April, 2027. At least three weeks should be allotted for preliminary examination. The thesis is approved 21 May, 2027.