TRIn Estonia, most English programs are at master's level. For 2026 entry, the University of Tartu opened 28 English programs: 25 master's, 2 bachelor's and a 6-year integrated medicine program. Applications are made through DreamApply; the deadline for bachelor's and medicine at Tartu was 15 April.
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In Estonia, you apply through the online system that the program belongs to; the University of Tartu and TalTech use DreamApply. In TalTech's 2027/2028 admission calendar, citizens of OECD countries can apply between 1 February and 1 May. Since Türkiye is an OECD member, Turkish applicants fall into this group. For other non-EU applicants, the last day is 22 March.
For 2026 entry, the University of Tartu opened 25 English master's programs, 2 bachelor's programs and a 6-year integrated medicine program. According to Study in Estonia, Estonian universities have more than 50 English master's programs. An academic bachelor's normally takes 3 years and is 180 ECTS; a master's takes 1 to 2 years.
At Tallinn University, the law bachelor's for 2027/2028 entry is €5,800 a year. At TalTech in 2026/2027, the general rate of the School of Information Technologies is €3,500 per semester. A non-EU student at TalTech pays the fee for two semesters before registration. The University of Tartu does not give a tuition waiver to newly admitted non-EU students from 2026/2027.
After you get admission, you get a long-term D visa from the Estonian representation; the process can take up to 30 calendar days. For study longer than a year, the residence permit application is made at the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) office after you arrive in Estonia. According to PPA, in 2026 your legal income must be at least €880 a month.
A full-time student can work without getting a separate work permit; the condition is that the work does not get in the way of classes. A non-EU student can stay in Estonia for 9 more months after graduating to look for work. Work in Estonia gives this period as at most 270 days from the end of the residence permit.
The universities are the country's top three schools according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Examples from current fees for international students, as published on the schools' own pages.
University of Tartu estimate, Tartu, page published on 7 February 2025, updated on 18 March 2026
For a study residence permit, legal income of at least €880 a month is required in 2026. The application asks for a bank statement for the last three months.
A month-by-month plan for 2027 entry. Official date Our suggestion
Look at the UniTartu Summer School course list; in 2026 the courses were between €450 and €800, depending on the subject.
It is a good idea to write to the school and ask whether the student's age and level suit the program; the page has no age information.
Follow the application period. In 2026 the application announcement came out on 24 March 2026; those who applied before 26 March got a fee that was 10% lower.
Complete the application. In the 2026 program, applications closed on 20 April 2026; the 2027 date has not been published yet.
We suggest you ask the Estonian representation which visa type is needed for a short course.
Arrange accommodation and transport; the course fee is not stated to include accommodation.
Course period. The 2026 program was in Tartu and Viljandi from 27 July to 7 August; the 2027 dates have not been published yet.
List the English bachelor's programs; there are fewer options than at master's level.
Prepare your diploma, transcript and English language certificate. For medicine at Tartu there is a motivation letter, an online physics and chemistry exam and an interview.
A DreamApply application opens at TalTech. For citizens of OECD countries, applications run from 1 February to 1 May.
Check the University of Tartu's 2027 dates. For 2026 entry, the deadline for bachelor's programs and medicine was 15 April.
Last day to apply at TalTech for citizens of OECD countries. Offers of admission are given between 1 February and 15 August.
Once you are admitted, pay the tuition fee. At TalTech, non-EU students pay for two semesters before enrolment. Then apply for the D visa. Visa processing can take up to 30 calendar days.
Last day to confirm your offer at TalTech. Final enrolment is between 17 and 24 August.
TalTech orientation week starts. For study longer than one year, you apply for a residence permit at the PPA office after you arrive in Estonia.
Choose your target master's programs. Note down the entry requirement and tuition fee of each program separately.
Prepare your bachelor's diploma, transcript, English language certificate and motivation letter.
A DreamApply application opens at TalTech. For citizens of OECD countries, applications run from 1 February to 1 May.
Check the University of Tartu's 2027 dates. For 2026 entry, the master's deadline was 15 March. According to Study in Estonia, the deadline for most master's programs is in March.
Last day to apply at TalTech for citizens of OECD countries.
Once you are admitted, pay the tuition fee. At Tallinn University, non-EU students pay the first semester's fee to confirm admission. Then apply for the D visa.
Last day to confirm your offer at TalTech. Final enrolment is between 17 and 24 August, and orientation week starts on 23 August.
The University of Tartu offers medicine in English as a 6-year integrated program. For 2026 entry, applications were accepted until 15 April and classes started on 31 August 2026. According to Tartu, application requirements vary by program. The exam details for medicine are on the program page.
Last checked: October 2026. Rules and amounts can change. We check the current situation together before you apply.
Academic bachelor's programs normally take 3 years (180 ECTS), and professional programs take 3 to 4 years. Applications are made through the online system the program is linked to, mostly DreamApply. Bachelor's application deadlines are usually between April and May. The University of Tartu's English-taught medicine program is a 6-year integrated program.
A master's normally takes 1 to 2 years (60 to 120 ECTS). Applications are made through the online system the program is linked to, and for most master's programs the application deadline is in March.
Besides programs taught in Estonian, Estonia has programs taught in English. Universities offer more than 50 English-taught master's programs. The Study in Estonia list also includes English-taught bachelor's programs. At the University of Tartu for 2026 entry, apart from medicine there are only two English-taught bachelor's programs and 25 English-taught master's programs.
Annual tuition fees for bachelor's and master's programs are usually between 1,500 and 15,000 EUR. Some institutions charge different fees to EU and non-EU students. Doctoral study has no tuition fee.
First you get a long-term D-type visa (long-term visa, D-type) from an Estonian foreign mission. For study longer than one year, you apply for a 'temporary residence permit for studying' at the Police and Border Guard Board office after you arrive in Estonia.
For 2026, legal income of at least 880 EUR a month is required. The application asks for your bank statements for the last three months.
Full-time students can work without an additional work permit, as long as it does not get in the way of their studies. No separate hour limit is stated for students. Students are expected to pass their courses and finish their studies in the normal time.
Students from outside the EU can stay in Estonia for 9 more months after graduation to look for work. Work in Estonia states this period as at most 270 days from the end of the residence permit.
The academic year usually starts in early September or October and is split into two semesters. International students are mostly admitted to the autumn semester.
Yes. The University of Tartu offers medicine in English, 6 years and 360 ECTS. In scoring, the motivation letter counts for 20%, the online physics and chemistry exam for 60% and the interview for 20%. To be invited to the interview, you need at least 51 out of 100 points on the letter and the exam.
It depends on the institution. At TalTech, students from outside the EU pay for two semesters before enrolment. At Tallinn University, the first semester's fee is paid to confirm admission. At the University of Tartu, half of the first semester's fee is paid when you get the offer, and the rest by 20 September for autumn entry.
It depends on the institution. Tallinn University charges international applicants who finished their education outside Estonia a 100 euro application fee. This fee is not refunded if documents are not completed on time or the entrance exam is not passed.
Study in Estonia writes that public transport in Tallinn can be used without charge by Tallinn residents, including international students studying there. TalTech's page, however, says this does not apply to students who come on a visa. We suggest you ask the city government about your own situation when you arrive.
According to the University of Tartu, a dormitory in Tartu costs about 200 to 400 euros a month, and food about 300 euros. TalTech's Tallinn page gives 500 to 750 euros or more for a small private flat. The two pages describe different types of accommodation, so we suggest you do not compare them directly.
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