Tallinn University
About
Tallinn University is a public institution spanning humanities, social sciences, education, media, law, and digital studies, with tuition from €5,000/year and an IELTS 6.0 minimum — some programmes even waive the test if English education is documented. Dorm rooms run €150–300/month, and both September and January intakes give applicants two entry windows a year.
Tallinn offers a compact cultural life—theatres, museums, literature events, and independent publishers are all within walking distance. For humanities and social-sciences students, the city provides genuine engagement with Estonia's creative and intellectual communities.
Application deadlines
- September (non-EU/EEA)Mar 13
Bachelor's & master's; excl KR/JP/US/UA
- September (KR/JP/US)Apr 13
Korea, Japan, USA citizens
- September (EU/EEA + UA)May 13
EU/EEA and Ukrainian citizens
- September (Estonian residents)Jun 29
Holders of an Estonian residence permit
- September (FI/LV/LT)Aug 03
Finland, Latvia, Lithuania
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Tallinn University as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Tallinn University is €5000 per year. Living costs in Tallinn are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Tallinn University?
English-taught programmes at Tallinn University 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 Tallinn University offer scholarships?
Institution-specific options: AISS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (AI+Sustainability, TLU+FI+PT). Extended deadline Jul 1 for UA/RU/KZ/GE/UK.
Where is Tallinn University located?
Tallinn University is in Tallinn, Estonia. Narva mnt 25, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia
What can you study at Tallinn University?
Fields offered include: Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Media, Law, Governance, Digital Studies, Natural Sciences, International relations, Political science, Business, Computer Science.
Accommodation
Central Tallinn location (Narva mnt). University dorms available for enrolled students. Private rental Tallinn centre 400–700 EUR/month.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓AISS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (AI+Sustainability, TLU+FI+PT)
- 🏛Harno degree scholarship
Extended deadline Jul 1 for UA/RU/KZ/GE/UK.
National funding for this destination
Tuition by citizenship
- Citizens of Ukraine get a 50% tuition discount.master's programmes only · applies only to: Educational Innovation and Leadership (School of Educational Sciences) · kept only while the required grade average is maintained · the university names no academic year; page checked 2026-07-26Source
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Why this works
- Public Estonian university offers an EU diploma with Schengen-zone access and post-study work rights in Europe.
- Tuition starts at €4,800/year — significantly below Western European public universities for humanities and social sciences.
- IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible, and selected programmes allow application without a formal test if English education is documented.
- Dorm rooms available from €150–300/month, keeping total living costs competitive within the EU.
- Both September and January intakes are available, giving CIS applicants two entry windows per year.
- PhD studies are fully tuition-free for all nationalities, including RU, KZ, UA, and UZ students.
What to check
- Tuition varies widely by programme (€4,800–7,800/year); media and IT tracks can cost 60% more than the headline figure.
- Tallinn is a small capital — part-time job market for non-Estonian/non-English speakers is limited during term.
- The only citizenship-based tuition break is 50% off one master's programme (Educational Innovation and Leadership), conditional on a weighted average of 4.0 — the blanket waiver for Ukrainian students dates from the 2022/23 intake and is not advertised for current intakes.
- Applicants are limited to two programme applications per admission period, reducing flexibility if first choices reject.
- Recognition of Estonian humanities and social-science degrees is lower than German or Dutch peers in many CIS job markets.
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