Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
About
TalTech is a public university ranked in the top 3% globally by QS, offering EU-accredited degrees in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), IT, engineering, business, and law from €5,000/year at IELTS 6.0. Estonia's EU/Schengen status grants a post-study residence permit, and on-campus dorms at €150–300/month beat Tallinn's private rentals of €400–700.
Tallinn's tech sector is world-class for a city its size—Skype, Transferwise, and Wise were born here, and the startup ecosystem remains active. For students of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), the city offers genuine internship access and networking with engineers and founders.
Application deadlines
- September (non-EU)Apr 01
Standard deadline for non-EU applicants
- September (OECD, Georgia, Ukraine)May 01
OECD member states, Georgia, Ukraine
- September (RU/KZ/BY/UZ)Apr 01
Not OECD members — standard non-EU date
- September (EU/EEA/CH)Jun 01
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is €5000 per year. Living costs in Tallinn are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)?
English-taught programmes at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) 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 of Technology (TalTech) offer scholarships?
Institution-specific options: Development Fund 2026: ~€500k annual pool; Tuition-free places: 13/22 English programs; Cyber Security & Integrated Engineering open to UA; MFA Master's scholarship: UA and BY eligible. UA: extended deadline May 1, tuition-free Cyber/Integrated Eng. KZ: extended deadline Jul 1. BY: MFA Master's. RU: standard; border logistics issue.
Where is Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) located?
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is in Tallinn, Estonia. Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
What can you study at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)?
Fields offered include: STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Law.
Accommodation
TalTech campus in Mustamäe district, Tallinn. On-campus dormitories available; private market typical for Tallinn West areas.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓Development Fund 2026: ~€500k annual pool
- 🎓Tuition-free places: 13/22 English programs; Cyber Security & Integrated Engineering open to UA
- 🎓MFA Master's scholarship: UA and BY eligible
- 🏛Harno degree scholarship
- 🏛Harno short-course grants
UA: extended deadline May 1, tuition-free Cyber/Integrated Eng. KZ: extended deadline Jul 1. BY: MFA Master's. RU: standard; border logistics issue.
National funding for this destination
Citizenship restrictions
- Citizens of Russia, Belarus may apply only with a proven legal basis to reside in Estonia for the entire study period.
Honestly
Why this works
- Public Estonian university ranked in the top 3% globally by QS, offering an EU-accredited diploma recognised across Europe.
- Tuition starts from €3,800/year for Business programmes — competitive against Western European science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) universities.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is a low bar for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and Business admission, without duolingo alternative.
- Estonia is an EU/Schengen state: graduates can stay and work in Europe with a post-study residence permit.
- On-campus dorms cost €150–300/month — far below Tallinn's private rental market of €400–700/month.
- Ukrainian bachelor's applicants can study Cyber Security Engineering and Integrated Engineering fully tuition-free.
What to check
- Citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot apply unless they can prove a valid legal basis to remain in Estonia for the full study period.
- Full first-year tuition must be prepaid before enrolment — non-EU students need €3,800–€8,400 available upfront.
- Most Master's programmes require a GRE score unless the bachelor's degree was earned in an EU/EFTA/OECD country.
- A programme may be cancelled if fewer than 15 students confirm their places — common in niche science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) tracks.
- Tallinn is a small capital; English-speaking job market during studies is limited outside IT and tech startups.
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