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HIGHER EDUCATION IN ESTONIA
I CYCLE: BACHELOR’S The nominal
length of the academic Bachelor’s study programme is 3 years and studies give a total
of 180 ECTS credit points. Graduates from
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II CYCLE: MASTER’S
The nominal length
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credits), but together with Bachelor’s studies,
they should last no less than five years (300
ECTS credits).
In addition to the two-cycle general structure,
the study programmes for medicine and veterinarian studies are single long-cycle studies with
a nominal length of 5-6 years (300-360 ECTS
credits), resulting in a Master’s degree.
III CYCLE: DOCTORAL The nominal
length of Doctoral studies is 3-4 years, after
which the postgraduate Doctoral degree will
be awarded.
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MASTER’S
PROGRAMMES 2015/16
in english
enrolment
All applicants are
required to have a qualification giving them
access to university studies in their home country.
In most cases, when applying, you need to
present your application, previous education
diploma (Bachelor’s diploma) and transcripts.
You also have to present proof of knowledge in
English. All internationally recognised language
proficiency tests are accepted (like TOEFL or
IELTS), though some institutions may also run
individual language tests. Depending on the
institution and programme, there may be
additional entrance tests, such as an interview, a
written essay, a portfolio etc. Some universities
have an application fee of 30-100 euros.
A ll universities with programmes in
English use the online system www.estonia.
dreamapply.com for applying. Therefore, it is
easy – you can apply for all the schools and
programmes using just one application and
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VISA AND TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT
Check out Study in Estonia’s Road Map
for coming to Estonia: Visa and Temporary
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Important websites:
Estonian Police and Border Guard Board
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FINANCING YOUR STUDIES
There are many scholarships available for
international Master’s students! In addition, there are several programmes with
tuition fee waivers to study free of charge!
Applicants apply for a scholarship through
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master’S
PROGRAMMES 2015/16 in english
Institution
Years
Degree
Tuition
per year
in euros
Contact
Animation
Estonian Academy of Arts
2
Master of Arts
TBA
helen.karner@artun.ee
www.artun.ee/en
Audiovisual Media:
Television/
Documentary Film
Tallinn University
2
MA in
Humanities
4000
media@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
Film Arts
Tallinn University
2
MA in
Humanities
5000
film@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
Interior
Architecture
Estonian Academy of Arts
2
Master of Arts
TBA
helen.karner@artun.ee
www.artun.ee/en
Music
Estonian Academy of
Music and Theatre
2
Master of Arts
500 1
5000 2
margit@ema.edu.ee
www.ema.edu.ee/en
Sound Engineering
Arts
University of Tartu/Tallinn
University (joint prog.)
2
Master of Arts
5000
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Name of the programme
ARTS
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
International
Business
Administration
Estonian Business School
2
MA in Social
Sciences
1st y. 3860
2nd y. 2850
tiina.nuum@ebs.ee
www.ebs.ee/en
International
Business
Administration
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
MA in Business
Administration
3300
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Finance and
Economic Analysis
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3300
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Business Innovation
Estonian Business School
2
MA in Business
Administration
1st y. 8000
2nd y. 4000
tiina.nuum@ebs.ee
www.ebs.ee/en
Quantitative
Economics
University of Tartu
2
MA in Social
Sciences
tuition
free
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Wellness and Spa
Service Design and
Management
University of Tartu
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3000
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Communicative
Electronics
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Computer
and Systems
Engineering
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee;
www.tut.ee/en
Cyber Security
Tallinn University of
Technology/University of
Tartu (joint prog.)
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
e-Governance
Technologies
and Services
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Human-Computer
Interaction
Tallinn University
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
merilin.tohver@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
Software
Engineering
University of Tartu/Tallinn
University of Technology
(joint prog.)
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Design and
Engineering
Tallinn University of
Technology/Estonian
Academy of Arts (joint prog.)
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Environmental
Management and
Cleaner Production
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Excellence in
Analytical
Chemistry
University of Tartu
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
4500 1
9000 2
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Health Care
Technology
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Industrial
Engineering and
Management
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Landscape
Architecture
Estonian University of Life
Sciences
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
2100
study@emu.ee
www.emu.ee/en
Materials and
Processes of
Sustainable
Energetics
Tallinn University of
Technology/University of
Tartu (joint prog.)
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Mechatronics
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Robotics,
Computer and Space
Technology
University of Tartu
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
TBA
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Technology of Wood
and Plastic
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
M.Sc. in
Engineering
tuition
free
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Urban Studies
Estonian Academy of Arts
2
Master of Arts
TBA
helen.karner@artun.ee
www.artun.ee/en
Anthropology
Tallinn University
2
MA in
Humanities
tuition
free
carlo.cubero@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
Comparative
Literature and
Cultural Semiotics
Tallinn University
2
MA in
Humanities
1660,
4 places
tuition free
piret.peiker@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
Philosophy
University of Tartu
2
MA in
Humanities
tuition
free
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Semiotics
University of Tartu
2
MA in
Humanities
tuition
free
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Technology
Governance
Tallinn University of
Technology
1,5-2
MA in Social
Sciences
3225/
entire
prog.
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
International
Business Law
Tallinn University
2
MA in Law
4752
lawschool@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
Information
Technology Law
University of Tartu
1
MA in Law
TBA
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Law
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
MA in Law
(LL.M)
3000
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
University of Tartu
1
Master of
Science
3200
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.tut.ee/en
Baltic Sea Region
Studies
University of Tartu
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3200
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Communication
Management
Tallinn University
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3200
kommunikatsioon@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
International
Relations
Tallinn University
2
MA in Social
Sciences
2400
riigiteadused@tlu.ee
www.tlu.ee/en
International
Relations and
European-Asian
Studies
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3300
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
European UnionRussia Studies
University of Tartu
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3200
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Democracy and
Governance
University of Tartu
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3200
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
International
Relations and
Regional Studies
University of Tartu
2
MA in Social
Sciences
3200
studyinfo@ut.ee
www.ut.ee/en
Work and
Organizational
Psychology
Tallinn University of
Technology
2
Master of
Science
2580
study@ttu.ee
www.tut.ee/en
COMPUTING
ENGINEERING
HUMANITIES
LAW
MATHEMATICS
Financial
Mathematics
SOCIAL SCIENCES
TBA - to be announced
1
EU
2
Non-EU
All the information in this material is valid as of September 2014.
Please check the website or contact the institutions directly for updated information.