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🇪🇪 Study in Estonia

Strong in technology, science, engineering. Safety safe (20/100).

Estonia is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €500–€900 a month. Its academic strengths sit in technology, science, engineering. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 9 months. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.

Key facts · Estonia

Monthly cost
€500–900
Acceptance rate
65%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
9 mo
QS rank (best)
#285
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€4,000/yr

Degree tuition: ~€4,000/yr (median) — range €2,000–€5,500/yr across 10 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.

Proof of funds (student visa): €4,200/yr — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.

Official languages: et · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), EE Immigration Authority.

Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.

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