May. During the summer months students can take exams or study for their degrees on courses arranged either by the universities themselves or by the Summer University. Since university education in Finland is funded by the State through the Ministry of Education , students enrolled for regular degree programmes pay no tuition fees. The student union does, however, charge an annual membership fee of about FIM 300 to cover its activities. Student health services are included in this fee. Membership of the union is compulsory for those studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree but optional for students on doctoral programmes.
Students have to pay for their books and other materials, their accommodation and living expenses.
Non-degree students may apply for the Academy at any time of the year. All students applying for regular degree courses are subject to the same regulations and selection criteria. Please note that most of the tuition at the Theatre Academy is in Finnish or Swedish. Studying at the Theatre Academy Study at the Theatre Academy is full-time. The studies in theatre and dance consist of artistic assignments, workshops, exercises, seminars, lectures and special courses.