About
The Sibelius Academy, part of the University of the Arts Helsinki, is Finland's only university-level music academy, renowned for its exceptionally high artistic and pedagogical standards across classical, folk, and jazz music. It is particularly strong in performance, composition, conducting, and music education, attracting students globally for its rigorous training and vibrant artistic community. For international students, the Academy offers several English-taught master's programs and extensive exchange opportunities, supported by Uniarts Helsinki's international services which assist with admissions, housing, and integration. A distinctive characteristic is its commitment to fostering both traditional excellence and innovative contemporary music practices, making it a dynamic environment for aspiring musicians worldwide.
Background
The Sibelius Academy (Finnish: Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia, Swedish: Sibelius-Akademin vid Konstuniversitetet) is part of the University of the Arts Helsinki and a university-level music school which operates in Helsinki and Kuopio, Finland. It also has premises in Järvenpää and a unit in Seinäjoki. The Academy is the only music university in Finland. It is among the biggest European music universities with roughly 1,400 enrolled students. In 2022, the Sibelius Academy was ranked 22nd globally in the field of performing arts by the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The Sibelius Academy is the organizer of the International Maj Lind Piano Competition and one of the organizers of the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition held every five years in Helsinki.
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Also in Helsinki
- Academy of Fine Arts
- Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
- Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- Scandinavian Art and Business Institute
- Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland
- Theatre Academy Finland
- University of Art and Design Helsinki
- University of Helsinki
Elsewhere in Finland
- Tampere University of Technology · Tampere
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