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Study music and performing arts in Finland

Institutions in Finland where you can study music and performing arts, what it costs, and what the government register says about each one.

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Taken from official records of what each institution teaches.

Studying in Finland at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 8,000 to EUR 20,000
Living costs a month
EUR 900 to EUR 1,200
First year, all in, from
EUR 19,400
Money to show for the visa
EUR 9,600
Work during term
30 hours a week
Stay to work after
2 years

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for music and performing arts can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study music and performing arts in Finland?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 8,000 to EUR 20,000 a year, and living costs from EUR 900 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 19,400. Fees for music and performing arts can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Finland?

Yes, up to 30 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Finland after I graduate?

Yes: Residence permit to look for work gives you 2 years.

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No institution in Finland is recorded as teaching this at master's level in the data we hold, so every level is shown.

1 institution recorded as teaching this in Finland.

Institutions

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