Study in Estonia: Roadmap for International Students
Estonia is becoming a hotspot for education, with several universities offering a variety of programs. This guide will help you understand the application process for those eager to study in Estonia.
Why choose Estonia for living and studying?
Estonia offers a comfortable environment for students, thanks to its highly digitalized society. From filing taxes online in minutes to conducting bank transfers via mobile phones, Estonia has become an attractive destination for international students seeking quality learning experiences.
As the first nation to provide e-Residency, Estonia allows people worldwide to manage location-independent businesses online, fostering secure and convenient digital services. Notable e-residents include Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, Tim Draper and others.
Building on this success, Estonian universities offer unique programs focusing on high-tech education, covering areas such as cybersecurity, e-governance technologies, and digital learning games.
The most popular universities in Tallinn
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), established in 1918, is Estonia's top hub for engineering, technology, and research education. It offers degrees in various fields like engineering, natural sciences, IT, business, and maritime studies.
Tallinn University, a public research university in Estonia, is situated in the heart of Tallinn, the country's capital. It ranks among the top 5% of universities globally, with around 7,000 students. Tallinn University's campus is a short walk from the medieval Old Town, amidst Europe's fastest-growing companies.
The Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonia's only public university for art, design, architecture, media, and history. It has 80 agreements with universities in and outside the ERASMUS program, including partners in Switzerland, the United States, and Australia.
The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
Established from a mixed choir in the prelude to World War I, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) officially began as the Tallinn Higher Music School in 1918. Evolving into a public university, EAMT provides comprehensive higher education in music and theatre, offering bachelor, master, and doctoral programs.
Estonian Business School, a private university in Tallinn, Estonia, specializes in business-related higher education at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. With 1,100 students, including 28% from 39 different countries, EBS operates on two campuses in Tallinn and Helsinki.
Key deadlines for 2024 application submissions
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Non-EU citizens: application period: February 1 – April 1, 2024.
Citizens from OECD member states, Georgia, Ukraine, and non-EU candidates residing in Estonia on a legal basis: application period: February 1 – May 1, 2024.
Citizens from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland: application period: February 1 – June 1, 2024.
Bachelor's and Master's Programs for Non-EU/EEA applicants (except applicants from Republic of Korea, Japan, USA): Deadline is March 15, 2024.
For EU/EEA citizens: Deadline is June 1, 2024.
Master’s Programs Application Deadline:March 4, 2024.
Doctoral Programs Application Deadline: March 31, 2024.
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
Doctoral Studies: May 10, 2024.
Bachelor’s and Master’s Studies (curricula in English): June 3, 2024.
Application deadline for non-EU applicants: April 1, 2024.
Application deadline for EU applicants and applicants from Ukraine, USA, Canada, Japan, and Kazakhstan: June 1, 2024.
Hope to see you soon studying in Estonia!
Article written by: Viktoriia Skrypchuk
