Theatre Academy
We provide the highest level of education in performing arts and writing in Finland. The Theatre Academy is one of Uniarts Helsinki's three academies.
About us
Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy offers education in performing arts and writing, from bachelor‘s degree to doctoral level. You can study lighting or sound design, scenography, dance, choreography, theatre or dance pedagogy, acting, directing, dramaturgy, performance art and writing. At the Theatre Academy you will study in a professional setting and your teachers will be the best experts in their field. We conduct high–quality research in the fields of performing arts and have networked both domestically and internationally.
Location
Contact information
info.teak@uniarts.fi
Admissions services
teak.admissions@uniarts.fi
Tel. (phone operator) +358 294 47 2000
Studies
With us, you'll grow into a performing arts professional who knows your own creative identity and who is renewing your field. In addition to our permanent teaching staff, our training programmes are regularly visited by top international professionals.
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Study options
The Theatre Academy offers many master’s programmes in English. Browse our study options.
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Life of an art student
What’s it really like to study at Uniarts Helsinki? Find out from our students in their blog or ask our student ambassadors.
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Student stories
Our students share their experiences about studies and admissions. Read interviews.
Research
We conduct research in the fields of performing arts and writing. Doctoral education is provided by the Research Centre for the Performing Arts Tutke.
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Theatre Academy's research projects
We carry out research and development projects and are part of networks in the field of performing arts. Browse our projects.
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Theatre Academy’s publications
Our publication series include research publications, reports, topical pamphlets, and support materials for teaching performing arts.
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Tutke – The Performing Arts Research Centre
The internationally networked research centre promotes artistic research in performing arts and their pedagogy.
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Doctoral Programme of Artistic Research in Performing Arts
In our doctoral programme you can deepen your expertise and become an artist-researcher.
Art and events
Performances and performing are at the heart of our studies. The Theatre Academy has nearly 50 premieres each year, all of which are open to the public. Welcome!
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Theatre Academy’s events in spring 2026
Read more about our upcoming performances! Artistic thesis projects and artistic components of doctoral research are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Event calendar
Browse all our events.
Deans
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Otso Huopaniemi
Dean Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy Contact via executive assistant:
+358 40 079 2099 aapo.juusti@uniarts.fi -
Laura Gröndahl
Vice dean, research University lecturer Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy
+358503087727 laura.grondahl@uniarts.fi -
Riku Saastamoinen
Vice dean, education University lecturer Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy
+358400792037 riku.saastamoinen@uniarts.fi
Professors and heads of programmes
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Tuomas Fränti
Professor, Degree Programmes and Master's Degree Programmes in Sound Design, Theatre Academy
+358505296626 tuomas.franti@uniarts.fi -
Tomi Humalisto
Professor, Degree Programmes and Master's Degree Programme in Lighting Design, Theatre Academy
+358405074551 tomi.humalisto@uniarts.fi -
Liisa Ikonen
Professor, Degree programme in designing for the performing arts, Theatre Academy
+358504667251 liisa.ikonen@uniarts.fi -
Heini Junkkaala
Professor, Degree Programme in Dramaturgy and Playwriting, Theatre Academy
+358503131873 heini.junkkaala@uniarts.fi -
Aune Kallinen
Professor, Swedish degree programme in acting, Theatre Academy
+358469219098 aune.kallinen@uniarts.fi -
Simo Kellokumpu
Lecturer, Master's Degree Programme in Dance Performance, Theatre Academy
+358504727421 simo.kellokumpu@uniarts.fi -
Elina Knihtilä
Professor, Degree Programme in Acting, Theatre Academy
+358505240927 elina.knihtila@uniarts.fi -
Tuija Kokkonen
Professor, Doctoral education Theatre Academy, Theatre Academy
+358503250708 tuija.kokkonen@uniarts.fi -
Jarkko Lahti
Professor, Degree Programme in Acting, Theatre Academy
+358503423942 jarkko.lahti@uniarts.fi -
Kai Lehikoinen
Professor, Master's Degree Programme in Dance Performance, Theatre Academy
+358504390517 kai.lehikoinen@uniarts.fi -
Kirsi Monni
Professor, Master's Degree Programme in Choreography, Theatre Academy
+358405456350 kirsi.monni@uniarts.fi -
Eeva Muilu
Professor, Master's Degree Programme in Dance Performance, Theatre Academy
+358456349704 eeva.muilu@uniarts.fi -
Sanna Myllylahti
Lecturer, Degree programme in Dance, Theatre Academy
+358440504722 sanna.myllylahti@uniarts.fi -
Tero Nauha
Professor, Live Art and Performance Studies, Theatre Academy
+358504710467 tero.nauha@uniarts.fi -
Maryam Bagheri Nesami
Professor, Doctoral education Theatre Academy, Theatre Academy
+358504385128 maryam.bagheri.nesami@uniarts.fi -
Jusa Peltoniemi
Lecturer, Master's Degree Programme in Writing, Theatre Academy
+358503437032 jusa.peltoniemi@uniarts.fi -
Riku Saastamoinen
Vice dean, education University lecturer Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy
+358400792037 riku.saastamoinen@uniarts.fi -
Miia Toivio
Lecturer, Degree programme in writing, Theatre Academy
+358503103842 miia.toivio@uniarts.fi -
Katalin Trencsényi
Lecturer, Degree Programme in Dramaturgy and Playwriting, Theatre Academy
+358504784043 katalin.trencsenyi@uniarts.fi
Alumni and graduates
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For alumni
Build your networks, improve your skills and discover fresh perspectives into art and arts education.
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MAx catalogue
Meet Theatre Academy’s graduates and current students.
