Like Latvia and Lithuania, Estonia doesn’t have a central application portal. Instead, you apply to individual schools. Some schools place a limit on how many programs you can apply to in one application cycle, but some schools let you apply to as many as you like.
Requirements vary from school to school and from program to program but this is generally what you’ll need when applying to schools in Estonia:
- A copy of your passport
- High school grade transcripts
- A letter of motivation
- One or more letters of recommendation
- Proof of payment of the application fee (this varies from school to school)
- IELT or TOEFL results - if you want to study in Estonian, you can find out more about proficiency tests here
If you’re applying for postgraduate or doctoral studies, you’ll also need to submit transcripts from your prior degree(s) as well as a professional CV. For doctoral studies, you’ll also need to submit an academic CV.
If you’re admitted, keep a hold of your proof of payment of the application fee and your admission letter. You’ll need them when you apply for your visa.
Application deadlines vary from school to school, but you’ll generally need to apply in the spring before you want to start. Once you’ve been admitted, your school can help you apply for your student visa. Some schools can even help you find a place to live.
Study in Estonia
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Education in Estonia
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Student Visas
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Housing & Living Costs
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Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees for degree programs in Estonia can vary. Both international and domestic students are expected to pay tuition fees in Estonia, but these fees are normally quite low. We've put together information on how this works, and on scholarships, in this section.
Language & Culture
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