In the grand scheme of the European Union (EU), you might overlook Estonia and no one can blame you.
But don’t be fooled by the fact that some wouldn’t be able to find Estonia on a map! Based on all the student experiences we've collected, Estonia is one of the most popular and beautiful study destination in the EU.
So, how has Estonia become such an important player in the market of international education? How do you apply to a Master’s degree in Estonia? Let's discover together!
Where to study a Master’s degree in Estonia
Although Estonia isn’t such a big country, it is full of universities and Master’s degrees you should definitively know about. For instance, some of the most popular universities international students pick are:
- Estonian University of Life Sciences
- T251896inn University of Technology
- T251896inn University
- University of Tartu
Required documents for a Master's in Estonia
After you pick the university and discipline, there’s not much more to do than to access the university’s website and start gathering the necessary application documents.
If you want to qualify for studying a Master’s degree in Estonia, then you should be qualified to study a Master’s degree in your home country. That’s why you need these documents:
- Proof you graduated a Bachelor’s degree
- A filled-in application form for the programme you wish to study
- A passport-sized photo
- A copy of your passport
Of course, because you will be studying in English, you will need to present a proficiency certificate, like:
Still, be careful with the university you pick. Some of them might require you to take an English test created by themselves. Also, each university is allowed to decide what English certificate is acceptable, as well as the minimum grade, so you always have to research beforehand.
And, because you can’t just register with a Bachelor’s and an English certificate, the other documents required will depend entirely on the academic programme and the university. Some other examples of additional entrance requirements can be:
- An interview (that’s why you should find out 6 ways to nail one)
- A written essay
- A portfolio
University application deadlines in Estonia
As always, even deadlines vary, depending on the university, programme, and if you’re an EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA student. But, as much as we can gather, the deadlines are as follows:
For non-EU/EEA students:
- Tallinn University: 1st of April
- University of Tartu: 15th of March
- Tallinn University of Technology: 10th of April
For EU/EEA students:
- Tallinn University: 1st of July
- University of Tartu: 15th of March
Tallinn University of Technology: 1st of May
These deadline can change, so the best way to receive up-to-date information is to check out the official study programme or university page.
What else you should know about studying in Estonia?
After all is said and done, and you get accepted, you won’t have long to rejoice and throw parties, because you have to start preparing other documents, which are the student visa and the work permit; that is, if you fall in love with Estonia and decide you can’t live anywhere else.
Still, let’s take things easy and with baby steps, and just wish you good luck, for now, with your Master’s application in Estonia, and hope you will have the time of your life, just like other international students, like: