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 2025
| Submission deadline | Thesis projects approved |
|---|---|
| 2 June 2025 | 1 September 2025 |
| 3 September 2025 | 20 October 2025 |
| 3 November 2025 | 1 December 2025 |
Spring term 2026
| Submission deadline | Thesis projects approved |
|---|---|
| 23 January 2026 | 6 February 2026 |
| 20 March 2026 | 10 April 2026 |
| 17 April 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
3. Submit your Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis project for examination
You must deliver your thesis project both as a paper copy/printout to the Academic Affairs Office and 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 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| About 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 2 June 2025 | 20 August 2025 | 1 September 2025 |
| About 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 3 September 2025 | 8 October 2025 | 20 October 2025 |
| About 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 1 October 2025 | 12–13 or 19–20 November 2025 | 1 December 2025 |
Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| About 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 8 Dec 2025 | 21 Jan 2026 | 30 January 2026 |
| About 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 4 Feb 2026 | 18 March 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| About 3 weeks before the final submission deadline. | 1 April 2026 | 12–13 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
3. Submit your Master of Fine Arts thesis project for examination
You must deliver your thesis project both as a paper copy/printout to the Academic Affairs Office and 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 MFA 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 forms (you can find the links on this page) to submit their thesis project plans and to notify of their examiner choices. The deadlines for the written component are the same as for other MFA students.