Estonia University Application Deadlines 2027
Most English-taught degrees in Estonia start in autumn. Each university sets its own dates. You apply online, mostly through DreamApply (the online application system). Amounts are in euros (EUR).
Application Timeline
TLU opens
Tallinn University opens applications for bachelor's and most master's programmes starting in autumn 2027.
UT adds 2027 dates
The University of Tartu (UT) will add its 2027 deadlines and entry rules to each programme page by the end of December.
TalTech opens
TalTech opens its 2027 applications on 1 February 2027.
Key Deadlines
Tallinn University (TLU)
1 Nov 2026 to 1 Mar 2027
Tallinn University (TLU)
2 Dec 2026 to 2 Feb 2027
Each university, and sometimes each programme, has its own dates. Check your programme page.
- Most programmes start in autumn, in late August or September.
- Applications open from November to February, depending on the university.
- Most deadlines for non-EU students fall between 1 March and 15 April.
- Offers come in spring. At UT, by 30 April for many master's.
- After an offer, you send your papers by post and pay part of your tuition fee.
- Then you apply for your long-stay visa (D-visa).
Earlier dates for some programmes
Some programmes close earlier, such as TLU's Artificial Intelligence master's (2 February 2027).
Main autumn deadlines
Most programmes for students from outside the EU close between 1 March and 15 April.
Later dates for others
Some universities give EU students and residents of Estonia later dates. Students from India and Pakistan use the dates for non-EU students.
Spring intake
A few programmes start in February, such as TLU's Interaction Design master's. Its spring 2027 round closed on 25 October 2026.
Plan From India or Pakistan
Before applications open
- Take IELTS Academic or another accepted English test.
- Collect your degree papers and translations.
From November to the deadline
- Apply in DreamApply.
- Pay the EUR 100 application fee.
Spring
- Accept the offer. At UT, within 7 days.
- Send certified (officially stamped) copies of your papers by post and pay part of your tuition fee.
Late spring and summer
- Book your D-visa appointment. India: the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi, by online appointment. Pakistan: ask Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) which embassy to use.
- A D-visa is usually ready within 30 days.
Tip
Most programmes start once a year, in autumn.
Application Deadlines
Key Advantages
- Most programmes start in this intake.
- Most scholarships and dormitories follow this cycle.
Important Notes
Most English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes start in autumn.
Application Deadlines
Key Advantages
- A second chance for a few programmes.
Important Notes
Only a few programmes start in February.
When You Hear Back
| Application Type | Typical Application Deadline | Decision Released | Student Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT master's (for example Software Engineering) | 15 March | By 30 April | Accept or decline in DreamApply within 7 days |
| UT Medicine | 15 April | By 30 May | Accept or decline in DreamApply within 7 days |
| UT Business Administration (bachelor's) | 15 April | By 1 June | Accept or decline in DreamApply within 7 days |
These are UT's dates for the last intake.
Each university sets its own dates.
Deadlines by University Tier
University of Tartu (UT)
Typical Deadlines
- • Master's (last intake): 2 January to 15 March
- • Bachelor's and Medicine (last intake): 2 January to 15 April
Key Characteristics
- • Apply in DreamApply.
- • EUR 100 application fee.
UT's dates for the last intake. UT will add its 2027 dates and entry rules to each programme page by the end of December.
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Typical Deadlines
- • Non-EU students: 1 February to 22 March 2027
Key Characteristics
- • Online interview, and a test for some programmes.
- • Most master's need a GRE score (a test for master's study) from students with degrees from India or Pakistan.
Dates for 2027.
Tallinn University (TLU)
Typical Deadlines
- • Bachelor's and most master's: 1 November 2026 to 1 March 2027
- • AI for Sustainable Societies master's: 2 December 2026 to 2 February 2027
Key Characteristics
- • EUR 100 application fee, per person.
- • If you are still in your last year, you can send your final degree papers until 1 July.
Dates for autumn 2027.
To find the most accurate and up-to-date deadlines for your target universities and programs:
Your programme page
Each university lists dates on the programme page.
DreamApply
The online system many Estonian universities use. It shows open programmes and dates.
A simple plan for students from India and Pakistan.
Time Management Strategy
Application Checklist
Before applications open
- Pick 2 or 3 programmes.
- Check each programme's entry rules.
- Book your English test.
Before the deadline
- Apply and pay the application fee.
- Upload every paper.
After an offer
- Accept your offer.
- Send your papers by post and pay part of your tuition fee.
- Book your visa appointment.
Strategic Application Tips
At UT, TalTech and Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU), the EUR 100 fee lets you apply to up to 2 programmes.
Book your GRE test early. Most TalTech master's ask for it if your degree is from India or Pakistan.
Do and Don't
Do:
- Pay the fee and upload every paper before the deadline.
- Check how long your English test result stays valid. It must not run out too early.
- Use the same name as in your passport.
Don't:
- Do not send papers by email to UT. They will not count.
- Do not wait for the last day.
Scholarships, visas and papers have their own dates.
Scholarship rounds have their own dates.
Key Financial Deadlines
| Type | Typical Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Estonian government scholarship (from the Education and Youth Board, Harno), for admitted students | 1 to 31 October 2026 (2026/2027 round) | India is on the 2026 country list; Pakistan is not. The round needs a letter confirming admission for 2026/27. Check Harno for later rounds. |
Few scholarships
Students from India and Pakistan need a long-stay visa (D-visa). If your degree lasts one year or less, the D-visa is enough. Otherwise you then apply for a residence permit in Estonia.
Student Visa Timeline
Get your offer
SpringFrom your Estonian university.
Pay part of your tuition
After you acceptAs your university asks.
Apply for the D-visa
After your offerIndia: the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi. Pakistan: ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) which embassy to use.
Get the D-visa
Usually within 30 daysThen book your travel.
Apply for the residence permit (permission to live in Estonia)
After you arrive, if your studies last more than a yearAt the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), the office that gives residence permits. You can book up to three months ahead. A decision takes up to 90 days.
Plan for the visa
Other Requirements
Tests
Papers
Check your programme page Entry rules differ by programme. Read your programme page before you pay the application fee.
India and Pakistan
Tips
Document Preparation
- Have your papers translated into English early.
- Pakistan: get your papers stamped as genuine (attested) early, by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) or the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
Communication Strategy
- Watch your email for messages from DreamApply.
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