Exchange: Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts

Sibelius Academy is Finland’s premier institution for music education, part of the University of the Arts Helsinki. Founded in 1882 and named after the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, it is one of Europe’s most prestigious music universities. The academy offers top-tier education for artists, teachers, and other music professionals, emphasizing a deep passion for music and a strong commitment to excellence in artistic work. The academy hosts students from various countries through its robust exchange programs. Students have taken courses here in Music Performance and Music History. 

This destination is open to students in the Faculty of Music (undergraduate & graduate) only.

Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available Courses: Check here 

Restricted Programs:  

-> Orchestral Conducting 

-> Arts Management is only open to master’s level 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here. Exchange students are encouraged to apply for student housing early through various options such as the Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (HOAS) and the Sibelius Academy Student Housing Foundation, Clavis. 

Location

Country(ies): Finland
City: Helsinki
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: No
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Jan-May), Year-long (Sep-May)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Winter/Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English, Finnish, Swedish
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All, Music
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Faculty of Music School of Graduate Studies
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.25 (undergraduate) or B (graduate)