New student

Confirm the study place and register for the first study year

Confirm the study place and register as attending by 11th July 2024.
Information about student housing options

Uniarts Helsinki doesn’t offer student accommodation so you will have to make your own living arrangements.
Arriving in Finland as an international degree student

If you are coming from outside the EU you must apply for a residence permit. EU-citizens must register their residency by 3 months of arrival. All international students must also register their personal information at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency after arriving in Finland.

Important dates for the academic year

Teaching periods and registration schedules.
Orientation studies at the Academy of Fine Arts 2024

The orientation starts August 19th. The programme will be published here by the beginning of August.
Orientation studies at the Sibelius Academy 2024

The orientation begins August 12th and the exact dates vary depending on the degree programme. The programme site will be published here June 28th at the latest.
Orientation studies for new master’s students at the Theatre Academy 2024

The programme will be published here in May.

Activate your Uniarts user ID

You can activate your user ID with your Finnish online banking identification. We recommend you do that in the beginning of August/January. If you don’t have Finnish online banking credentials, you will receive your user ID from your degree programme a bit later.
Check and verify your data in the Peppi system 

Log in to Peppi using the your university user ID. You can edit most of your information yourself. If you have questions or need help, send email to peppi@uniarts.fi   
Student card and student discounts

You get student discounts and benefits with a student card. You can use Tuudo’s digital ID and Frank student card as your student card.
Pay the healthcare fee to Kela 

Degree students pay the healthcare fee to Kela for each semester. The due dates are 15 November and 15 March. Read more about the fee on “Checklist for new international degree students” and on Kela’s website.
Checklist for new international degree students

Upon arrival in Finland, register with the authorities, open a bank account and update your information in Peppi study register.

Peppi study information system

In Peppi, you plan and register for studies and book facilities.
Tuudo mobile app

Tuudo is a mobile appication which you can upload from App store/ Google Play.
University e-mail

The most important daily communication tool that the students are expected to follow.
Moodle learning platform

In Moodle, you can find your course materials, submit assignments, and discuss course topics.
Study guide

Curricula, course descriptions and information on courses offered each academic year.
Microsoft 365 service

This is how you can install Microsoft programmes, such as Word and Excel, on your computer.

IT device lending machines on campuses

You can borrow, for example, laptops or remote meeting equipments.
Printing on campus

Students can use multi-function printers to copy, scan and print documents on campus.
Student wellbeing 

Find support for wellbeing and contact information for university chaplain and study psychologist.
IT helpdesk

Contact the helpdesk if you have problems or need guidance on how to use devices and software related to your studies.
Locations and facilities

Information about our campuses, buildings and facilities.
Student union

Student Union (ArtSU) is the community and interest and service organisation for students at Uniarts Helsinki. All bachelor’s and master’s degree students are automatically its members.

Admissions office

We will help you with any questions you have about applying to study here and confirming your study place.
Study services

Study services give guidance related to your studies.

Before you start your studies