Universities in Estonia

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Archimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, ESTONIA www.archimedes.ee , scholarships@archimedes.ee

Accreditation: Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre Archimedes Foundation, 13A Koidula St, Tallinn 10125, ESTONIA enic-naric@archimedes.ee, fax: +372 697 9226

Quality: Estonian Higher Education Quality Agency (EKKA) 30 Toompuiestee, Tallinn 10149, ESTONIA ekka@archimedes.ee, http://ekka.archimedes.ee, phone: +372Â 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 Foundation All photos belong to Enterprise Estonia, to participating universities and to Study in Estonia Design & layout by La Pub Printed by Ecoprint All the information in this material was correct as at May 2012.

Please check our website or contact the institutions directly for updated information.

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 2012-2013, 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.

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Higher Education in Estonia The Estonian higher education system offers academic 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 September 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 studies 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 rakenduskõrgharidusõppe 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.

ECTS- European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

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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 longcycle studies with a nominal length of 5 – 6 years for 300 – 360 ECTS credits.

Visa regulations You 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 Border Guard Board www.politsei.ee and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.vm.ee

Living costs in Estonia The 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 accommodation and everyday costs per month. There is no tuition fee for doctoral programmes.

Estonian Universities that Offer Degree Programmes in English Name of the institution:

University of Tartu

General website:

http://www.ut.ee/en 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 4 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:

The University of Tartu is famous for research-based education and ranks amongst the top 400 in the world according to the THES 2011-12 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:

Research takes place in all the faculties and colleges

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:

studyinfo@ut.ee

Website:

www.ut.ee/studies

Address:

Ülikooli 18, Tartu 50090, Estonia

Tartu Ülikool

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Tallinna Tehnikaülikool Name of the institution:

Tallinn University of Technology

General website:

http://www.ttu.ee/en Tallinn University of Technology (TUT) is one of the most innovative universities in Europe.

Established in 1918, Tallinn University of Technology will celebrate its 95th anniversary in 2013. TUT is a modern, international university teaching the newest knowledge and skills necessary for today’s international and competitive marketplace. TUT, the only technical university in Estonia, is the nation’s leading academic institution in engineering, business, and public administration.

Short description:

With strong emphasis on internationalization, TUT has a strong multicultural student body (there are students from over 60 different countries), many international professors, great cooperation with world`s top universities (e.g. Berkeley, Stanford) and with international companies (e.g. Microsoft, Skype). There are 19 fully accredited international degree programmes (Bachelor, Master and PhD) that are available fully in English. Only in TUT you can study innovative programmes like Cyber Security, Health Care Technology or Design and Engineering that are unique all over the world!

TUT is the only university in Estonia that has an office in Silicon Valley, California which offers internship possibilities for our students. The cooperation with world´s top universities gives students the chance to study there as an exchange student.

Degree from TUT can also be the basis for further academic work; graduates of TUT have been admitted to Oxford University, Harvard University, Brown University, University of California Berkeley, the University of London, University of Mannheim, Chalmers University of Technology, KTH, Aalto University, St. Gallen University, University of Southern Denmark and other renowned academic institutions.

Type of institution :

Public University

Faculties and colleges:

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

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Research institutes:

Estonian Centres of Competence: Competence Centre in Electronics-, Information and Communication Technologies (ELIKO), Competence Centre of Food and Fermentation Technology (CCFFT), Competence Centre for Cancer Research (CCCR) , Software Technology and Applications Competence Centre, Innovative Manufacturing Engineering Systems Competence Centre

Number of students:

14 000

Number of international students:

800

International student office

study@ttu.ee

Contact person:

Ms. Kätlin Keinast

Phone number:

+372 620 3422

E-mail:

study@ttu.ee

Website:

www.ttu.ee

Address:

Ehitajate street 5, 19086 Tallinn

Tallinna Ăœlikool Name of the institution:

Tallinn University

General website:

www.tlu.ee Tallinn University was established in 2005, merging several universities and research institutes in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The university is strong in social sciences and humanities and rapidly-developing in natural sciences.

Tallinn University consists of 19 institutes and 5 colleges, with more than 9,200 students and more than 500 faculty members and research fellows.

Short description:

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 16 academic degree programs and a number of shorter programs and courses in English.

Type of 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:

9200

Number of international students:

457

International student office

admissions@tlu.ee

Contact person:

Ms. Maarja Liht

Phone number:

+372 640 9234

Email:

admissions@tlu.ee

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.

Type of 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:

756

Number of international students:

122

International student office

Ms Katrin Makarov, International Relations Department, katrin@ema.edu.ee, phone +372 6675 709

Contact person:

Ms. Margit Võsa, admission secretary

Phone number:

+372 6675 709

Email:

margit@ema.edu.ee

Website:

http://ema.edu.ee

Address:

Rävala pst 16, Tallinn 10143, Estonia

Name of the institution:

Estonian Business School

General website:

http://www.ebs.ee EBS is the oldest private university in the Baltic States to provide business education. The objective of the school is to provide active and enterprising people with academic knowledge and to develop their skills to successfully implement the knowledge in real life. Business studies at EBS focus on the modern business environment in Europe, take into account the latest innovations and developments in the international business environment and provide an opportunity to create an international network of professional contacts. Studies are conducted in Estonian and English.

Short description:

About 1500 students currently study in EBS. The fact that the business school has partnership contracts with over 70 universities in Europe, America, Australia and Asia enables extensive student and lecturer exchange. In 2011 the EBS Helsinki Branch was founded in Finland. In Helsinki EBS offers a full BBA programme.

BBA, MBA, MA and Doctoral programmes taught in EBS are all accredited by the Higher Education Quality Assessment Council of Estonia and have passed the higher education transitional evaluation.

In 2001, EBS was the first higher educational facility in the Baltic States in the area of business and management to receive the CEEMAN (Central and East European Management Development Association) international accreditation, CEEMAN reaccreditation took place in 2007.

EBS belongs to the 300 most well-known business universities around the world (Eduniversal surveys 2008-2011).

Type of institution :

Private University

Faculties and colleges:

Department of Management, Department of Marketing, Department of Entrepreneurship, Department of Accounting and Finance, Department of Economics, Department of Behaviour Sciences, Department of Information Technology, Department of Law and Public Administration, Institute of Foreign Languages, Centre of Ethics, Centre of Entrepreneurship, Centre for Management Research, Executive Training Centre, Estonian Business School in Helsinki

Research institutes:

Centre for Management Research

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

Email:

international@ebs.ee

Website:

www.ebs.ee

Address:

Lauteri 3, Tallinn 10114 Estonia

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Eesti Kunstiakadeemia Name of the institution:

Estonian Academy of Arts

General website:

www.artun.ee Established in 1914, the 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.

Short description:

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 and art competitions.

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Type of 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

helen.karner@artun.ee

Contact person:

Ms. Helen Kärner-Gavrilin

Phone number:

+372 626 7321

Email:

helen.karner@artun.ee

Website:

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 website:

www.emu.ee The mission of the Estonian University of Life Sciences (Eesti Maaülikool) is to guarantee sustainable use of natural resources and enhance rural development.

Short description:

Estonian University 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.

Type of 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, Tartu Technology College

Research institutes:

Centre of Excellence in Environmental Adaptation (ENVIRON), Centre of Agrobiotechology, Centre of Renewable Energy, Research Center of Organic Farming

Number of students:

4500

Number of international students:

166

International student office

kylli.korgesaar@emu.ee

Contact person:

Külli Kõrgesaar

Phone number:

+372 731 3020

Email:

study@emu.ee

Website:

www.emu.ee

Address:

Kreutzwaldi 1, Tartu 51014, Estonia

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(“Eesti Vabariik” in Estonian) Area 45,227 km2 Inhabitant s 1,34 million Capital Tallinn (405,000 inhabitant s) Official language Estonian Form of government Parliamen tary Democracy National 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)