Established in the year 1871, University of Art and Design Helsinki specializes in the fields of design, audiovisual communication, art and art education. University of Art and Design in Helsinki is recognized as a pioneer in the field of education in Helsinki. It has made valuable contributions in the in fields of exceptional research and education. The University of Art and Design of Helsinki has made noteworthy contribution in the commercialization of design and media innovations and their further development into topmost international products.
Helsinki University of Art and Design currents has 1815 students, 14% of which come from overseas.
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Among the total number of students 800 are in the studies of Open University and 1700 in continuing education studies. The staff comprises 150 professors and full time teachers, 400 part-time teachers, 50 researchers and about 200 other employees.
University of Art and Design Helsinki is the largest art school in Scandinavia. With the presence of national as well as international students, the university engages in diverse cooperation with business life both in Finland and abroad. This ranges from activities of various kinds of research, product development, and business development services to providing high class training services and production and conference facilities.
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