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Quality education

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country

Accreditation:Estonian ENIC/NARIC CentreArchimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, [email protected], fax: +372 697 9226

Quality:Estonian Higher Education Quality Agency (EKKA)30 Toompuiestee, Tallinn 10149, [email protected], http://ekka.archimedes.ee, phone: +372 696 2424

The Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia www.hm.ee

More details about study opportunities in Estonia can be found at www.studyinestonia.ee or info@ studyinestonia.ee

Compiled and edited by: Eero Loonurm and Mariann Lugus

Published by Archimedes FoundationAll photos belong to Enterprise Estonia, to participating universities and to Study in EstoniaDesign & layout by La PubPrinted by Ecoprint

All the information in this material was correct as at July 2011.Please check our website or contact the institutions directly for updated information.

Archimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, ESTONIAwww.archimedes.ee , [email protected]

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Estonia boasts a long tradition of high-quality higher education. For young people, Estonia’s vibrant and international environment together with access to the latest developments in infor-mation technology make Estonia an attractive place to study and live. Superior education in this small EU state comes at a good value, with relatively low tuition and living costs.

In the academic year 2011-2012, Estonian univer-sities will offer more than 100 recognised degree programs in English. Shorter periods of study in Estonia are also available in semester or summer courses. Estonian universities have facilitated programs and structural changes in accordance with the European-wide Bologna Process and the creation of a common European higher education area.

After class, scholars enjoy opportunities to wander the medieval streets of Estonian old towns, attend concerts, participate in the lively night-life of modern clubs and bars, or escape into the riches of preserved nature—endless forests, picturesque lakes, and white beaches. It is no wonder that Estonia, with only 1.34 million inhabitants, at-tracts annually more than 3 million tourists.

Institutions of higher education have made internationalization a priority. The Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia and the Ar-chimedes Foundation lead the efforts to increase mobility of scholars and research within and outside of Europe. The Archimedes Founda-tion is an independent body established by the Estonian government in 1997 with the objective to coordinate and implement international and national projects for training, education, research, technological development, and innovation.

In 2008, the Archimedes Foundation initiated the “Study in Estonia” campaign to promote Estonian higher education abroad with support from the European Social Fund. Study in Estonia has part-nered with Estonian higher education institutions that provide international degree programs, fully English-taught and accredited.

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* ECTS- European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

The Estonian higher education system offers aca-demic and professional higher education. Higher education is provided mainly by universities and professional institutions of higher education.

The academic year starts at the beginning of Sep-tember and is divided into two semesters. In most cases international students are admitted to the autumn semester.

I cycle (Bachelor’s)The nominal length of academic bachelor’s stud-ies is 3 years, and studies are worth a total of 180 ECTS* credits. Graduates from bachelor’s programmes, are awarded a bachelor’s degree or bakalaureusekraad.

The nominal length of first cycle professional higher education studies depends on the subject area and is 3 – 4 years or 180 – 240 ECTS credits, leading to a diploma called the rakenduskõrghari-dusõppe diplom.

After graduating from the first cycle of higher education, academic or professional, students can continue in the second cycle leading to a master’s degree or magistrikraad.

II cycle (Master’s)The nominal length of master’s studies is 1 – 2 years and the studies are worth a total of 60 – 120 ECTS credits, but together with bachelor’s studies they should be not less than five years and 300 ECTS credits.

In addition to the two-cycle general structure, the study programmes for medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical studies, veterinarian studies, architecture and civil engineering are single long-cycle studies with a nominal length of 5 – 6 years for 300 – 360 ECTS credits.

Visa regulationsYou are advised to consult the admissions office of your university about visa requirements and the temporary residence permit for study purposes. Important sources for finding more details about visa requirements are the Estonian Police and Bor-der Guard Board www.politsei.ee and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.vm.ee

Living costs in EstoniaThe average tuition fees on Master’s programmes in Estonian univeristies are 2000-4000 euros per academic year. Additionally a student should consider spending ca 400-500 euros for accom-modation and everyday costs per month. There is no tuition fee for doctoral programmes.

Higher Education

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Name of the institution: University of Tartu

General website: http://www.ut.ee/en

Short description:

Founded in 1632, the University of Tartu is the largest and most comprehensive university in Estonia and one of the most venerable centers of education and research in Central and Eastern Europe. Today, the University of Tartu has 9 faculties and 5 colleges across Estonia, in addition to several specialised research institutes. Tartu is home to 17,000 students, including 670 international students from more than 30 countries.

The University of Tartu is famous for research-based education and ranks amongst the top 600 in the world according to the 2009 THES-QS World University Rankings. The university is an active member of international associations such as the Utrecht Network, the Coimbra Group of Universities, and the Baltic Sea Region University Network.

The University of Tartu participates in six out of seven national Centres of Excellence for Research. On average, the University of Tartu awards 100 PhD degrees and university researchers publish over 3000 scientific articles annually. The University of Tartu is in the top 1% of the world’s most cited universities and scientific institutions in the fields of Clinical Medicine, Plant and Animal Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Social Sciences.

The University of Tartu offers international degree, semester, and summer programs with instruction in English, and each year attracts an increasing number of international students from around the world.

Type of institution : Public University

Faculties and colleges:

Faculties: Theology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Social Sciences and Education, Science and Technology, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Economics and Business Administration

Colleges: EuroCollege (EU studies), Narva College (teacher training), Pärnu College (tourism management), Viljandi Culture Academy

Research institutes:Institute of Physics, Estonian Marine Institute, Institute of Technology, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Estonian Genome Center

Number of students: 17,500

Number of international students: 670

International student office www.ut.ee/ask

Contact person: Ms. Eveliis Kurs

Phone number: +372 737 6109

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.ut.ee/studies

Address: Ülikooli 18, Tartu 50090, Estonia

Estonian Universities that Offer Degree Programmes in English

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Name of the institution: Tallinn University of Technology

General website: http://www.ttu.ee/en

Short description:

Founded in 1918, Tallinn University of Technology (TUT) is a public university with a long academic history—in 2013 Tallinn University of Technology will celebrate its 95th anniver-sary. TUT is a modern, international university sharing with students the knowledge and skills necessary for today’s international marketplace. TUT, the second largest public university in Estonia, is the nation’s leading academic institution in engineering, business, and public administration. International degree programs are available in English in the technical and social sciences.

TUT provides an internationally competitive education with additional research and innova-tion services in the areas of engineering and entrepreneurship. TUT’s efforts have been central to sustained development in Estonia and the region. TUT administrators and faculty pursue a student-centred, international, and entrepreneurial university environment.

A TUT degree can also be the basis for further academic work; graduates of TUT have been admitted to Oxford University, the University of London, University of Mannheim, Chalmers University of Technology, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, Helsinki Technical University, St. Gallen University, University of Southern Denmark and other renowned academic institutions.



Tallinn University of Technology Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineer-ing, Faculty of Power Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Chemical and Material Technology, Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration, Tallinn College, Tartu College, Virumaa College, Kuressaare College

Research institutes:

National Centres of Excellence: Centre of Excellence in Computer Science, Centre for Integrated Electronic Systems and Biomedical Engineering (CEBE), Centre of Excellence in Chemical Biology

International Centre of Excellence: Centre of Excellence in Solar Energy for Nordic Countries

Internal Centres of Excellence at TUT: Centre for Advanced Materials and Devices for Alternative Energetics, Centre for Climate and Environmental Research (CLENCH), Centre for Nonlinear Studies (CENS)

Estonian Centres of Competence: Competence Centre in Electronics-, Info - and Communication Technologies (ELIKO), Competence Centre of Food and Fermentation Technology (CCFFT), Competence Centre for Cancer Research (CCCR)

Number of students: 13700


International student office [email protected]

Contact person: Ms. Kätlin Keinast


E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.ttu.ee

Address: Ehitajate street 5, 19086 Tallinn

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Name of the institution: Tallinn University

General website: www.tlu.ee

Short description:

Tallinn University was established in 2005, merging several universities and research institutes in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The university is the fastest-growing in the country, strong in social sciences and humanities and rapidly-developing in natural sciences. Tallinn University consists of 19 institutes and 5 colleges, with more than 9,500 students and more than 500 faculty members and research fellows.

Tallinn University offers an environment that encourages the intellectual and personal growth of all its members, faculty members and students alike. Core university values include a high academic quality through a combination of research and teaching, solidarity and collegiality, procedural transparency, internationalization, and an outward focus on academics for society rather than for the ivory tower.

Central research areas of the university are humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and educational sciences. University researchers are widely published and has a particular specialty in theoretical physics.

As part of the University-wide internationalization efforts, the university offers 13 academic degree programs and a number of shorter programs and courses in English.



Estonian Institute for Future Studies, Estonian Institute of Humanities, Institute of Ecology, Institute of Educational Sciences, Institute of Estonian Demography, Institute of Estonian Language and Culture, Institute of Fine Arts, Institute of Germanic-Romance Languages and Cultures, Institute of Health Sciences and Sports, Institute of History, Institute of Informatics, Institute of Information Studies, Institute of International and Social Studies, Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Political Science and Governance, Institute of Psychology, Institute of Slavonic Languages and Cultures, Institute of Social Work, Baltic Film and Media School, Catherine’s College, Haapsalu College, Rakvere College

Research institutes: Research is conducted within all institutes




Contact person: Ms. Maarja Liht


Email: [email protected]

Website: www.tlu.ee/studies

Address: Narva mnt 25, Tallinn, 10120, ESTONIA

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Name of the institution: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

General website: www.ema.edu.ee

Short description:The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre is the only institution in Estonia offering education at BA, MA and PhD levels in music and theatre. Prominent graduates of the Academy include Arvo Pärt, Eri Klas, Tõnu Kaljuste and Erkki-Sven Tüür.



Departments of Piano, Strings, Brass and Woodwind, Voice, Conducting, Chamber Music, Music Composition (including Electronic Music Studio), Musicology, and Jazz. Institute of Interpretation Pedagogics, Music Education Institute, Cultural Management and Humanities Department, Drama School

Research institutes: Academic research is carried out in the fields of musicology, theatre studies, educational sciences and cultural management



International student office Ms Katrin Makarov, International Relations Department, [email protected], phone +372 6675 709

Contact person: Ms. Margit Võsa, admission secretary



Website: http://ema.edu.ee

Address: Rävala pst 16, Tallinn 10143, Estonia

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Name of the institution: Estonian Business School

General website: http://www.ebs.ee/en

Short description:

The Estonian Business School (EBS) is the oldest private university in the Baltic States to offer business education. The school provides active and enterprising students with the aca-demic basis for success. Business studies at EBS focus on the modern business environment in Europe considering the latest innovations and developments in the international business environment. Studies at EBS are conducted in Estonian, English and Russian and offer an opportunity to build an international network of contacts. About 1,500 students currently study at EBS and the business school has partnership contracts with over 70 universities in Europe, America, Australia and Asia, enabling extensive student and lecturer exchange.

The Estonian Business School’s BBA, MBA, MA and Doctoral programs are all accredited by the Higher Education Quality Assessment Council of Estonia and recognized by the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research.

In 2001, EBS was the first higher educational business and management institution in the Baltic States to gain international accredidation from CEEMAN (Central and East European Management Development Association). EBS received CEEMAN reaccreditation in 2007.

Type of institution : Private University

Faculties and colleges: Institute of Management, Institute of Foreign Languages, Institute of Social Sciences, Centre of Ethics, Business Centre, Executive Training Centre

Research institutes:Research is conducted within the Management Department, Department of Social Sciences and at the Research Centres: Centre of Baltic Studies, Centre of Business Ethics




Contact person: Ms. Sigrid Lainevee



Website: www.ebs.ee

Address: Lauteri 3, Tallinn 10114 Estonia

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Name of the institution: Estonian Academy of Arts

General website: www.artun.ee

Short description:

Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA) is the only public university in Estonia offering higher education in fine arts, design, architecture, media, visual studies, art culture, cultural heritage and conservation.

The Estonian Academy of Arts is a leading national and international center of innovation in visual culture. In addition to active study and research, the EAA also offers lifelong learning opportunities through the Open Academy.

Currently, the 1200 students enrolled at the Estonian Academy of Arts are taught by 83 professors, associate professors, teachers and lecturers. Additionally, 38 workshop managers are on hand to assist students. The Estonian Academy of Arts prides itself on their small student to professor ratio, which allows personal and one-on-one attention for the instructor and learner. Studies take place in small groups of carefully selected students.

Many of the students participate in exchange programmes at partner international universities during their studies. The EAA cooperates with almost 100 universities abroad and belongs to several international higher education networks. Annually, students are recognized in international design competitions.


Faculties and colleges: Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Design, Faculty of Art Culture, Faculty of Fine Arts

Research institutes: Institute of Art History




Contact person: Ms. Helen Kärner-Gavrilin



Website: www.artun.ee/admissions

Address: International Office, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonia pst 7/Teatri väljak 1, Tallinn 10143

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Name of the institution: Estonian University of Life Sciences

General website: www.emu.ee

Short description:

The mission of the Estonian University of Life Sciences (Eesti Maaülikool) is to guarantee sustainable use of natural resources and enhance rural development. Estonian Universty of Life Sciences is located in Tartu and is the only university in Estonia whose priorities in academic and research activities include sustainable development of natural resources and the preservation of heritage and habitat.

The University is the center of research and development in the fields of agriculture, forestry, animal science, veterinary science, rural life and economy, food science, and environmentally-friendly technologies. The Estonian University of Life Sciences guarantees students a broad, research-based education in the earth and life sciences.


Faculties and colleges:Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering Institute of Technology, Institute of Economics and Social Sciences

Research institutes: Centre of Agrobiotechology, Centre of Renewable Energy




Contact person: Külli Kõrgesaar



Website: www.emu.ee

Address: Kreutzwaldi 1, Tartu 51014, Estonia

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Estonia in Brief:Official name Republic of Estonia (“Eesti Vabariik” in Estonian)Area 45,227 km2Inhabitants 1,34 millionCapital Tallinn (405,000 inhabitants)Official language EstonianForm of government Parliamentary DemocracyNational holiday February 24 (Independence Day)Currency Euro

The Republic of Estonia is a member of the European Union, the Schengen Area, the OECD and NATO Estonia is in the Eastern European time zone (GMT/BST +02:00)

- Estonia was the first country to facilitate online voting nationwide

- The capital city of Tallinn has been chosen four times among

the world’s seven most intelligent communities during

the last decade by intelligentcommunity.org

- Estonia is an E-SOCIETy, with electronic ID-cards, e-government, e-Tax

Board/e-Customs, e-etc.

- Tallinn - 2011 European Capital of Culture

- PISA, the Programme fo r International Student Assessment organized by the

OECD, ranked Estonian science students

2nd in Europe and 9th in the world in 2009

- Homeland of Skype - the SkyPE software was developed

by Estonians

- Estonia ranked 1st for satisfaction with the stay in the host country

institution (Source: ESN Survey 2010)

- A total of 90% of international students are satisfied with their overall

living standard in Estonia, against a European average of 86%

(Source: The International Student Barometer™ 2009)

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