🇪🇪 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. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Key facts · Estonia
Degree tuition: ~€4,000/yr (median) — range €2,500–€5,500/yr across 7 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: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), EE Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Estonia
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €470–€1,200/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Estonia
University degrees (9)
- Estonian Academy of ArtsThe Estonian Academy of Arts is a public university in Tallinn, Estonia. Its official site describes it as the country’s only public university offering higher education in art, design, architecture, media, art history and conservation-restoration.
- Estonian Academy of Music and TheatreEstonian Academy of Music and Theatre is a Tallinn institution focused on music, theatre and performing arts education. The official site presents admission information, degree studies, continuing education, artistic activity, research, international relations and student services.
- Estonian Business SchoolEstonian Business School is a higher education institution in Estonia focused on business education. On its official site, EBS highlights its international business community and a global alumni network of more than 6,200 graduates.
- Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied SciencesEstonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences Mainor is a private applied sciences institution in Estonia. Its official site presents it as the country’s largest private higher education institution, offering practice-oriented higher education at applied bachelor’s and master’s levels.
- Estonian University of Life SciencesThe Estonian University of Life Sciences is a public university located in Tartu, Estonia. Its roots trace back to 1802 when the Chair of Agriculture was founded in the University of Tartu.
- Tallinn UniversityTallinn University is a public research university in Estonia. Located in the centre of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn University is one of the three largest institutions of higher education in the country.
Summer schools (14)
- 2017 Tallinn Summer Academy of Art, Design and Architecture – Edge/Blurring BoundariesThe Tallinn Summer Academy of Art, Design and Architecture is organized by the Estonian Academy of Arts' Open Academy in Tallinn, Estonia. Taught in English by educators and artists from the academy and partner universities, it focuses on innovative, solution-seeking topics across art, design and architecture.
- Bellnor International Summer Camp KloogarannaBellnor International Summer Camp Kloogaranna is a short-term summer camp in Kloogaranna, Estonia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- EstonianThe Estonian Summer Courses are organized by the University of Tartu in Tartu, Estonia. Open to everyone interested in learning Estonian, including students, professionals and language enthusiasts of any age, the two-week session combines daily language lessons with cultural activities.
- Estonian LanguageThe Estonian Language course is organized by Tallinn University through its winter school program in Tallinn, Estonia. Aimed at students of all competence levels from complete beginners onward, it teaches the language while exploring Estonian culture and history.
- Estonian Language for BeginnersThe Estonian Language for Beginners course is an online program offered by Tallinn University through its Tallinn Winter School. Suitable for beginners, it develops language skills across speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar through real-time online lessons conducted in English.
- Introduction to Estonia and Finno-Ugric CulturesIntroduction to Estonia and Finno-Ugric Cultures is organized by Tallinn University's Summer and Winter School in Tallinn, Estonia. Open to everyone interested in the topic, it covers Finno-Ugric history and culture, including language basics and contemporary politics.
Boarding schools (9)
- Antsla Gümnaasium
- Audentes Sports GymnasiumAudentes Sports Gymnasium is a boarding school option in Tallinn, Estonia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Audentes Sports Gymnasium BoardingAudentes Sports Gymnasium Boarding is a boarding school option in Tallinn, Estonia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Maarjamaa Riigikool
- Nõo Reaalgümnaasium
- Noarootsi Gümnaasium
Language schools (18)
- A&E Keeltekool
- Atlasnet Keeltekool
- City Keeltekool
- Dialoog Laste ja Noorte Keeltekeskus
- French Institute of Estonia (Institut français d'Estonie)
- IH Tallinn Language Centre (Tallinn Language Centre)
Exchange programs (11)
- ASSE Eesti (American Student Services & Education Estonia)
- Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) — Erasmus+ Exchange
- EstYES (Noortevahetuse Arengu Ühing)
- Tallinn University — Exchange Studies (Student Mobility Centre)
- Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) — Exchange Studies
- University of Tartu — Exchange Studies (International Student Service)
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Scholarships for Estonia
- Erasmus+ Student Exchange
- Tallinn University Dora Plus Scholarship for Foreign Master's Students
- Dora Plus Scholarship Programme
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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