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More Information about Study and Research in Estonia Archimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, ESTONIA www.studyinestonia.ee www.facebook.com/studyinestonia info@studyinestonia.ee Scholarship opportunities for international students: www.studyinestonia.ee/scholarships Accreditation: Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre Archimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, ESTONIA enic-naric@archimedes.ee, fax: +372 6962 419 The Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia www.hm.ee EducationUSA Advising Center at Tallinn University of Technology belongs to a network of U.S. Department of State-affiliated educational advising centers worldwide. These centers provide comprehensive, objective information on all accredited U.S. higher educational institutions. EducationUSA Advising Centers also serve as professional first contacts on higher education in their home countries. Education USA Tallinn University of Technology, 5 Ehitajate St, Tallinn 19086, ESTONIA www.eac.ttu.ee, +372 620 3543
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 information 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 universities 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, attracts 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 Archimedes Foundation lead the efforts to increase mobility of scholars and research within and outside of Europe. The Archimedes Foundation 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 partnered with Estonian higher education institutions that provide international degree programs, fully English-taught and accredited.
Testimonial: Erin Dian Dumbacher
B.A. 2006 International Affairs, DC The George Washington Universit y, Washington Development Fund Host Institutions: Universit y of Tartu/Estonian Period of stay: 9 mon ths Sponsored by: U.S. Fulbright Fellowship Q: Why did you come to Estonia? nexus of A: I could thin k of no bet ter place to study the and technolo gy international relations, transition economics, progress and drive development. Nine mon ths researching Estonia’s y to succeed revealed coun tless lessons that I’ll carr lives. with me in my academic, professional, and personal 3
HIGHER EDUCATION IN ESTONIA
Level II: Master’s
The academic year starts in early September and is divided into two semesters. In most cases, international students are admitted to the autumn semester.
The standard length of master’s level studies is one to two years, working towards completion of 60 – 120 ECTS credits. Together with bachelor’s level studies a master’s is not awarded in less than five years (300 ECTS credits).
Level I: Bachelor’s
In addition to the general, two-level structure, the courses of medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical, veterinarian, architectural, and civil engineering are available. First-level studies require a standard length of five to six years of study and a capacity of 300 – 360 ECTS credits.
The standard length of academic bachelor’s studies is usually three years with a required completion of ECTS* 180 credits (in exceptional cases four years and 240 ECTS credits) for graduation. With completion of degree requirements, a bakalaureusekraad (bachelor’s degree) is awarded. Depending on the subject area, the standard length of a first level certificate of professional higher education studies is three to four years (180 – 240 ECTS credits). With completion of the required coursework, a rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom (Diploma of professional higher education) is awarded.
Level III: Doctoral The standard length of doctoral studies is three to four years after which the postgraduate research degree doktorikraad is conferred. *ECTS - European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
Students with an academic or professional bachelor’s degree may continue on to pursue the Master’s degree, or magistrikraad.
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Estonian Universities that Offer International Degree Programmes Name of the institution:
University of Tartu
General web site:
www.ut.ee 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.
Short description of institution:
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 the 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), Türi College (environmental studies), 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
studyinfo@ut.ee
Contact person:
Ms. Eveliis Kurs
Phone number:
+372 737 6109
E-mail:
studyinfo@ut.ee
Web site:
www.ut.ee/studies
Address:
Ülikooli 18, Tartu 50090, Estonia
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Name of the institution:
Tallinn University of Technology
General web site:
www.ttu.ee 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 anniversary. 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.
Short description of institution:
TUT provides an internationally competitive education with additional research and innovation 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.
Type of the institution:
Public University
Faculties and colleges:
8 faculties and 4 colleges 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
Research institutes:
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)
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Number of students:
13700
Number of international students:
600
International student office
study@ttu.ee
Contact person:
Ms. Kätlin Keinast
Phone number:
+372 620 2022
E-mail:
study@ttu.ee
Web site:
www.ttu.ee
Address:
Ehitajate street 5, 19086 Tallinn
Name of the institution:
Tallinn University
General web site:
www.tlu.ee 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 18 institutes and 4 colleges, with more than 8,500 students and more than 400 faculty members and research fellows.
Short description of institution:
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 11 academic degree programs and a number of shorter programs and courses in English.
Type of the institution:
Public University
Faculties and colleges:
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
Number of students:
9500
Number of international students:
330
International student office
maarja.liht@tlu.ee
Contact person:
Ms. Maarja Liht
Phone number:
+372 640 9135
E-mail:
maarja.liht@tlu.ee
Web site:
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 web site:
www.ema.edu.ee
Short description of institution:
The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre is the only institution in Estonia offering education at BA, MA and PhD levels in the fields of music and theater. Prominent graduates of the Academy include Arvo Pärt, Eri Klas, Tõnu Kaljuste and Erkki-Sven Tüür.
Type of the institution:
Public University
Faculties and colleges:
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
Number of students:
700
Number of international students:
57 BA, MA and PhD students and 28 exchange students
International student office
Katrin Makarov, international office and ERASMUS coordinator, katrin@ema.edu.ee, phone +372 6675 760
Contact person:
Ms. Margit Võsa, admission secretary
Phone number:
+372 6675 709
E-mail:
margit@ema.edu.ee
Web site:
http://ema.edu.ee
Address:
Rävala pst 16, Tallinn 10143, Estonia
Name of the institution:
Estonian Business School
General web site:
www.ebs.ee
Short description of institution:
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 academic 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 the 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
Number of students:
1500
Number of international students:
150 
International student office
international@ebs.ee
Contact person:
Ms. Sigrid Lainevee
Phone number:
+372 665 1354
E-mail:
international@ebs.ee
Web site:
www.ebs.ee
Address:
Lauteri 3, Tallinn 10114 Estonia
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Name of the institution:
Estonian Academy of Arts
General web site:
www.artun.ee Estonian Academy of Arts, celebrating its 95th anniversary, 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.
Short description of institution:
Currently, the 1,130 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. More information about the Estonian Academy of Arts may be found at www.artun.ee
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Type of the institution:
Public University
Faculties and colleges:
Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Design, Faculty of Art Culture, Faculty of Fine Arts
Research institutes:
Institute of Art History
Number of students:
1200
Number of international students:
80
International student office
maria.jurisson@artun.ee
Contact person:
Ms. Maria Jürisson
Phone number:
+372 626 7388
E-mail:
maria.jurisson@artun.ee
Web site:
www.artun.ee/admissions
Address:
International Office, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonia pst 7/Teatri väljak 1, Tallinn 10143
Name of the institution:
Estonian University of Life Sciences
General web site:
www.emu.ee The mission of the Estonian University of Life Sciences is to guarantee sustainable use of natural resources and enhance rural development.
Short description of institution:
Estonian University of Life Sciences 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 Estonian University of Life Sciences 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 University guarantees students a broad, research-based education in the earth and life sciences.
Type of the institution:
Public University
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
Number of students:
5000
Number of international students:
143
International student office
Kylli.korgesaar@emu.ee
Contact person:
Külli Kõrgesaar
Phone number:
+372 731 3020
E-mail:
Kylli.korgesaar@emu.ee
Web site:
www.emu.ee
Address:
Kreutzwaldi 1, Tartu 51014, Estonia
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Why Yo u Wo uld Like Estonia?
- Estonia was the first coun try to faci litate online voting nation wide - In Jan uar y 2010, the capital city of Tallinn was chosen among the wor ld’s seven most intelli gen t communities for the fourth year in a ro w by intelli gen tcommunity.org - Estonia is an e-socie ty, with electr oni c ID- cards, e-government, etc. - Tallinn will be the 2011 European Capi tal of Culture - PISA, the Pro gramme for Internatio nal Studen t Assessment organi zed by the OECD, ran ked Estonian science studen ts second in Europe and 5th in the wor ld in 2006 - Homeland of Skype - the Skype sof tware was developed by Estonians - Reporters Withou t Borders ran ks Esto nia 6th wor ldwide in The Press Freedom Inde x
Estonia in Brief: Official name Area Inhabitants Capital Official language Form of government National holiday Currency
finland norway
russia estonia
sweden
lithuania
poland
The Republic of Estonia is a member of the European Union, the Schengen Area and NATO Estonia is in the Eastern European time zone (GMT/BST +02:00)
latvia
germany
Republic of Estonia (“Eesti Vabariik” in Estonian) 45,227 km2 1,34 million Tallinn (405,000 inhabitants) Estonian Parliamentary Democracy February 24 (Independence Day) Euro (starting from January 1, 2011)
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