Study abroad in Helsinki, Finland: Most popular universities for Theatre & Dance.

Are you thinking of studying Theatre & Dance, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Theatre & Dance in Helsinki, Finland. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of the Arts Helsinki

University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki) is ranked among the best performing arts schools in the world and offers the highest education in fine arts, music, dance and theatre in an inspiring multidisciplinary environment. Studies within the university’s academies and joint studies provide students with tools and capabilities to work as art professionals. 
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Aalto University

Aalto University is a multidisciplinary community where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future.
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Most popular Theatre & Dance programmes for international students in Helsinki

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Theatre & Dance degree in Helsinki.

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Choreography

University of the Arts Helsinki

The Master’s Degree Programme in Choreography is comprised of two years of full-time studies.
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Dance Pedagogy

University of the Arts Helsinki

The Dance Pedagogy programme at the University of the Arts Helsinki combines critical thinking, artistic-pedagogical practices and exploration of the wide range of meanings in the arts.
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Live Art and Performance Studies (LAPS)

University of the Arts Helsinki

Live Art and Performance Studies (LAPS) is a two year English-language Masters programme at the Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki that focuses on Artistic and Perfomance Research. It is one of very few Masters programmes in the world, that focuses on the intersection of Performance Studies and the practice of Live Art/Performance Art.
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Dance

University of the Arts Helsinki

The bachelor’s degree programme in dance consists of three years’ intensive contact studies. The studies develop the student’s performance skills, independent and reflective artistic identity, and provide qualifications to work in diverse and changing contexts of dance art.
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Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Costume Design

Aalto University

Are you interested in studying costume in film from a practice-based, student-centred perspective? The Costume Design programme aims at creating the future professionals for the field of costume design, supporting the development of a dynamic artistic vision and a research-oriented approach for the performing arts and the film and media creative industries. 
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Directing

University of the Arts Helsinki

As a student of the Directing programme at University of the Arts Helsinki, you will learn to create your own themes, forms, working methods and dramatic language in the continuously changing field of theatre.
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Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Design for the Performing Arts

Aalto University

The major in Design for the Performing Arts trains artistic designers who are responsible for the visual, spatial and operational concept for a performance or event. This Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Design for the Performing Arts programme is offered by Aalto University.
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Dance Performance

University of the Arts Helsinki

The Master’s Degree Programme in Dance Performance is comprised of two years of full-time studies.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Theatre & Dance

Theatre and Dance degrees discover ways in which artists can effectively communicate various messages or emotions by using different means of creative expression, while performing on stage. Theatre and Dance schools are meant to create a clear, uncensored reflection of society and add their contribution to the development of art and entertainment.

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