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University of the Arts Helsinki Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
University of the Arts Helsinki

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Helsinki, Finland

2 Years

English, Finnish, Swedish

Full time

Jan 2025

On-Campus

Introduction

Next admissions are in August 2025.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Why study here?

The student’s personal aspirations, freedom of choice, and individual guidance are integral to studies in fine arts. Our teachers are distinguished visual artists and experts from Finland and abroad. You will be provided a workspace and an excellent opportunity to exhibit your art in public, thanks to the Academy’s active exhibition activities.

About the studies

You will acquire skills and knowledge that will enable you to work independently as a visual artist and understand your own work as a part of the context of contemporary art and society, where artists may adopt multi-faceted roles and profiles.

Studies focus on artistic activities and theoretical studies. The Academy of Fine Arts focuses on independent art, giving the students the flexibility to pursue their personal aspirations when selecting courses and planning their curriculum. Individual guidance and independent artistic work are integral to the studies, but group instruction, workshops, field trips, and different kinds of projects are also important and increase the sense of community within the academy.

Public exhibition of one’s own art in exhibitions, public space, and other various contexts is an essential part of the studies. Students familiarise themselves with exhibition activities and practices at the Academy of Fine Arts galleries, Exhibition Laboratory, and Project Room, which improves their ability to take part in exhibition productions of various sizes.

The subject areas of the Degree Program in Fine Arts are Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, and Time and Space Arts. The subject area of Time and Space Arts allows you to specialize in moving images, photography, or site and situation-specific art. Bachelor’s students choose their subject area after being admitted to the university, during their first of year studies. Master’s students choose their subject area upon application to the studies.

Teachers

Our teaching staff is composed of distinguished artists and experts from various fields working in the international art sector. The visiting teaching staff, both from Finland and abroad, hosts thematic workshops and special courses and acts as thesis supervisors, examiners, and experts. You will also be appointed a tutoring teacher who will follow your academic progress.

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