Estonian Academy of Arts
About
Estonian Academy of Arts offers 8 English-taught MA programmes — animation, graphic design, interaction design, urban studies and more — from €2,800/year, a fraction of Western European arts-school fees, and accepts IELTS 6.0. An EU-recognised diploma brings full post-study work rights, and Tallinn's private housing runs €300–500/month, far below Berlin or Amsterdam.
Tallinn offers a small-city art scene with galleries, street murals, and a creative student culture scattered across walkable neighbourhoods. The cost of living is roughly €900–1,200 per month—affordable enough to focus on creative work without constant part-time job pressure.
Application deadlines
- September (Master's)Mar 02
All applicants; via DreamApply
- September (Doctoral)Mar 31
PhD programmes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Estonian Academy of Arts as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Estonian Academy of Arts is €2800 per year. Living costs in Tallinn are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Estonian Academy of Arts?
English-taught programmes at Estonian Academy of Arts typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Estonia?
For a student residence permit in Estonia you must prove €10,560 per year (2026, Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet + State Budget Act: https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/residence-permit-for-study).
Does Estonian Academy of Arts offer scholarships?
Harno national scholarships open to all CIS/Eastern European students. Apply via harno.ee.
Where is Estonian Academy of Arts located?
Estonian Academy of Arts is in Tallinn, Estonia. Põhja pst 7, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia
What can you study at Estonian Academy of Arts?
Fields offered include: Arts, Humanities.
Accommodation
Central Tallinn location. Private shared flats €300–500/month.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Harno degree scholarship
- 🏛Harno short-course grants
- 🏛Estophilus Scholarship
Harno national scholarships open to all CIS/Eastern European students. Apply via harno.ee.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Estonia is an EU Schengen state — an EU diploma gives full post-study work rights across Europe.
- Tuition is €2,800/year, far below Western European arts schools charging €8,000–15,000.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants with B2 English.
- 8 English-taught MA programmes cover animation, graphic design, interaction design, urban studies and more.
- Tallinn is a compact, walkable capital with private housing at €300–500/month — low cost versus Berlin or Amsterdam.
- EKA is Estonia's only public university specialising exclusively in arts, design and architecture — recognised within creative industries.
What to check
- No university dormitory — students must find private housing independently from day one.
- Portfolio-heavy admissions mean high rejection risk for candidates without focused creative practice.
- The institution is niche; its brand recognition outside creative industries is limited, which can affect visa sponsorship prospects.
- Estonia is a small market: local job opportunities during studies are limited, especially outside Tallinn's startup scene.
- Scholarships are not confirmed — budget planning must rely on tuition plus full living costs without discount assumptions.
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