Three Finnish arts universities have agreed on the establishment of a new Arts University

The Finnish Academy of Fine Arts (KuvA), Sibelius Academy (SibA) and Theatre Academy Helsinki (TeaK) have signed an agreement that defines the essential conditions for the establishment of the new Arts University on 1 January 2013.With its operations, the new free arts university will promote art education as well as the status and autonomy of the arts in society and contribute to the Finnish artistic and cultural life as a whole. The Arts University will be composed of three academies, equal in their academic contribution and cultural influence. The staff and students of the current